Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Weymouth, Dorset
About Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, established in 1765, was described by Alan Titchmarsh as "one of the finest Gardens I have ever visited." It has been featured on TV regularly, most recently in Gardeners' World and the Great British Garden Revival series on Tropical Gardens. But importantly for parents there is also a Children's Play Area!
The gardens are beautiful and well laid out with a good variety of plants from all over the world and easy to follow routes. The gardens include a Secret Walk, a Summer House to explore and a Sculpture Trail to follow. There are lots of little bridges over the waterways to cross but no steeps slopes and minimal gravel, which is good for anyone, from toddlers to seniors, who may be unsteady on their feet.
Approximately 50% of the Garden is accessible to disabled visitors, but some of the gravel paths are difficult to negotiate.
The point at the top of the gardens give incredible views of Portland Island and Chesil Beach or you can relax by the lily pond, keeping an eye out for carp and dragonflies. A great place for kids to bring a camera along to, a sketch pad or a bug and bird ID book running a near second place if you've got room left in the kit bag next to the picnic and the paddling gear!
Become a VIP Pass member to Unlock Exclusive Discounts at Top UK Attractions
Try Now - £1 for 30 DaysRenews at £4.99 monthly. Cancel anytime.
Pass Covers Entire Family
Loved by 300k Members
Opening Times
Summer
Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
Winter
Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
Closed 22nd December - 1st January
Pricing & Tickets
General Admission
Adults: £12.50
Kids (5-15): £9.50
Family (2 adults, 3 kids): £46.00
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
Find other attractions similar to Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens by visiting our attraction tickets section.
FAQs
Contact Details
Verification & Last Updated
Claim Status:Claim
This attraction has not been claimed and verified. Own this attraction? Claim it now.
Last Updated: 01:30 03/10/2024
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens Reviews
Recent blog posts
Make this year a memorable one, with some family bucket list ideas for 2025! Life is too short and quality time is important.
Test your kids with these fantastic 60 general knowledge questions with answers! A mixture of fun brain teasers, head-scratcher q’s and more!
Rain or sunshine, discover the best indoor play areas near you. All across the UK, so your family are guaranteed fun all year round!
Looking for a cheap family day out with lots of free activities? Find out everything you need to know about Manchester Runway Visitor Park!
COMPETITION TIME: WIN an Explorer annual membership to Marwell Zoo! 🐆🤩 😲 We’ve teamed up with Marwell Zoo to give one lucky family (2 adults and 2 children) the chance to win annual membership! 👀 To enter, fill out the form below. Make sure to go to our Facebook post and tag…
Are you searching for the best themed afternoon tea in London? From magical and experimental to completely curious!
Get excited with our list of some of the best new rides and attractions opening up in the UK and abroad in the next few years!
Feeling a bit stuck and down this winter? We’ve rounded up the best ways to beat the winter blues as a family. From walks and crafts to days out!