Gardens to Visit in Dorset
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Quick checklist
- Clear opening hours (especially weekends and bank holidays)
- Pricing transparency (or a quote process that’s easy to follow)
- Photos of recent work / stock, where available
- Convenient parking and accessibility (for garden centres)
- Good local reputation (ratings and review volume where shown)
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Popular listings
The Potting Shed
The Potting Shed is a plant shop in Shaftesbury, Dorset selling outdoor plants, houseplant gifts, cactus & succulent gifts, gardening accessories & more. Online sales or instore
Dorset National Landscape
Our mission is to help make sure that our special landscapes are handed to future generations in good shape, by working in partnerships to achieve this.
Upton Heath
An internationally important heathland with views across Poole Harbour, Corfe Castle and the Isle of Purbeck. A beautiful nature reserve to visit at any time of the year.
Lulworth Castle
At the heart of Dorset, set in 20 square miles of rolling countryside lies the Lulworth Estate. With 5 miles of World Heritage Jurassic Coast including the world-famous…
Badbury Rings
Find out more about Badbury Rings, one of Dorset’s finest Iron Age hillforts, now home to protected wildlife such as ground-nesting birds and orchids.
National Trust – Hardy’s House Max Gate
Hardy’s House, Max Gate, Dorset, is an atmospheric Victorian home designed by Thomas Hardy, cared for by the National Trust.
Lodmoor Country Park
Lodmoor Country Park, Weymouth. Explore the beautiful country park, enjoy the free Green Gym, play area, orienteering course and tree trail all set within this stunning location.
Minterne House and Gardens
Minterne House is a stunning country house and garden in Dorset. Steeped in history it is the perfect exclusive venue for weddings and events.
Shute House Garden
One of Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe’s favourites among his own design projects. The de
The Secret Garden at Serles House
Search for the perfect open garden to visit with Find a Garden. View regular openings, group openings, by arrangement and our ticketed events.
Happy Bottom Nature Reserve
Stand together with our 27,000 members, staff, volunteers and supporters and become a member – help bring back nature in Dorset.
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