Portland Garden Excursions

Abbotsbury Swannery & Gardens

Abbotsbury Swannery & Gardens

Abbotsbury with its world famous Swannery and a grade on listed Sub Tropical Garden with stunning views of the Jurassic Coast offers a unique and exciting expe. More information.

approx  time from port
30 minutes
Athelhampton House

Athelhampton House

Athelhampton is one of the finest 15th Century manor-houses and is surrounded by one of the great architectural gardens of England. The house contains many finely furnished rooms including The Great Hall, Great Chamber and wine cellar. 

approx  time from port
35 minutes
Mapperton

Mapperton House and Gardens

Mapperton Gardens is a unique valley garden in West Dorset, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The gardens surround the Jacobean manor house, stable block, dovecote and All Saints' Church.

approx  time from port
1 hour
Minterne

Minterne House

Minterne has been in the Churchill and the Digby families for nearly 350 years. The valley was landscaped in the manner of Capability Brown in the 18th century with a series of small lakes and cascades described in 'The 1,000 Best Houses,' as "a corner of paradise." More information.

approx  time from port
45 minutes
Sherborne

Sherborne Castle & Lakeside Gardens

Sherborne is one of the most beautiful towns in England.  With its abundance of medieval buildings, superb Abbey, world famous Schools, Almshouses and Castles, Sherborne has much to offer visitors including specialist shopping centre with a choice of handcrafted goods, elegant fashions and a street market on Thursdays and Saturdays. More information

approx  time from port
1 hour 10 minutes

 

Port Contact

Ian McQuade

T: +44 (0)1305 824044
F: +44 (0)1305 824055
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