Best Stately Homes and Gardens In Dorset

    We've rounded up the best stately homes and gardens in Dorset in our quest to discover brilliant family attractions and places to visit near you. There are 13 Dorset stately homes and gardens to pick from.Alternatively, why not explore some other sightseeing days out nearby, including museums and art galleries, or tourist attractions. Find the perfect places to go with your kids and get out on your next adventure!

    All the stately homes and gardens we list are rated according to the ages they are suitable for, facilities and whether they are suitable for rainy days or best when the sun is shining.

    Many of the places we list are historic or educational in nature and would be suitable for class trips or as ways to keep the learning up whilst having fun over the school holidays.

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    Athelhampton House and Gardens

    • Dorchester
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Stately Homes and Gardens

    Athelhampton House and Gardens is a 15th century house with beautiful grounds, dating back to 1891. The Great Hall of this house, built in 1485 would...

    All Ages

    4.3 mi

    Kingston Maurward Gardens & Animal Park(1)

    • Dorchester
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Stately Homes and Gardens

    Even wet weather cannot detract from the beautiful grounds and lake at Kingston Maurward Gardens and Animal Park. This family friendly day out is ide...

    All Ages

    7.6 mi

    Montacute House

    • Montacute
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Stately Homes and Gardens

    Montacute House was built at the end of the 16th century and is considered to be one of the most beautiful Elizabethan houses in England. Whether the...

    All Ages

    20.7 mi

    Beaulieu

    • Brockenhurst
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Stately Homes and Gardens

    Make like royalty deep in the heart of the New Forest;  Beaulieu is an award-winning day out packed with motors and a magnificent Palace House. Get s...

    Motor Mayhem!

    All Ages

    37.1 mi

    Longleat Safari and Adventure Park

    • Warminster
    • Outdoor
    • Safari Parks

    Experience the thrill of Longleat Safari and Adventure Park. This safari drive through takes you closer to wild animals than ever before. Drive throu...

    All Ages

    26.3 mi

    Forde Abbey House and Gardens

    • Chard
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Stately Homes and Gardens

    Forde Abbey Historical House and Gardens is a lovely working, family estate, with a number of features that offer an enjoyable day out for all ages....

    Ages 4+

    26.8 mi

    Mompesson House

    • Salisbury
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Tourist Attractions

    Mompesson House When walking into the celebrated Cathedral Close in Salisbury, you and yours will step back in time, especially if you're a fan of th...

    Ages 4+

    28.4 mi

    Walled Garden at Mells

    • Mells
    • Outdoor
    • Stately Homes and Gardens

    Walled Garden at Mells is set in the historic Somerset village of Mells, a short distance from Bath and the pretty market town of Frome. The Walled G...

    Ages 0-12

    30.3 mi

    Mottisfont Abbey and Garden

    • Romsey
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Tourist Attractions

    Mottisfont Abbey and Garden is a romantic house converted from a medieval Augustinian priory that still retains the original ‘font' from which it got...

    All Ages

    37.2 mi

    Wildwood Escot(1)

    • Ottery St Mary
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Parks and Playgrounds

    Come learn about the native wildlife, get stuck in the crazy maze, and marvel at the magnificent Anglo-Saxon village, all set in the 220 acres of par...

    All Ages

    44.1 mi

    Bowood House & Gardens(1)

    • Calne
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Stately Homes and Gardens

    The whole family can relax in 100 acres of beautiful parkland, designed by Capability Brown, offering a lake, arboretum, pinetum and cascade. Perfect...

    All Ages

    45.2 mi

    Bicton Park Gardens(3)

    • Budleigh Salterton
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Stately Homes and Gardens

    Spanning nearly 300 years of horticultural history, these magnificent gardens are set in East Devon's picturesque Otter Valley, between the ancient c...

    Ages 0-12

    45.4 mi

    Dyrham Park

    • Dyrham
    • Indoor and Outdoor
    • Stately Homes and Gardens

    Dyrham Park has plenty for a family to see and do. The mansion is stunning and full of collections of paintings, ceramics and decorative art such as...

    Ages 4+

    46.7 mi

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