# Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens, Weymouth — Reviews & Opening Hours > Rated 4.7/5 from 3,902 Google reviews. 18th-century garden with rare plants and notable magnolia and camellia blooms, plus a restaurant. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/dorset/restaurants/abbotsbury-sub-tropical-gardens (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Botanical Garden # Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens Abbotsbury, Dorset [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=755270281042641960&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [ABBOTSBURY SUB-TROPICAL GARDENS](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/108508129103359002267) **In short:** Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens is a botanical garden in Dorset, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 3,902 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places 18th-century garden with rare plants and notable magnolia and camellia blooms, plus a restaurant. Summary via Google ## About Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens Abbotsbury Sub-tropical Gardens holds an 18th-century botanical garden with collections of rare plants, magnolias, camellias and rhododendrons set among water features and woodland paths. A rope bridge and viewpoint overlook the Jurassic Coast. The site has a restaurant and is accessible by wheelchair and pushchair. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens's own website](https://www.abbotsburygardens.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM People say this botanical garden offers a wide variety of unusual plants, including magnolias, camellias, and rhododendrons, as well as water features, a rope bridge, and a viewpoint with stunning views of the Jurassic Coast. They highlight the peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, and the well-maintained paths suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. They also like the friendly and helpful staff, and the gift shop and plant center. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.7 / 5 (3,902 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Dorset Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/995157). [More restaurants in Dorset](https://staycation.co.uk/dorset/restaurants) ★ 4.7 (3,902 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.abbotsburygardens.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01305 871387](tel:01305871387) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Dorset ### 🏨 Places to stay near Dorset Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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