Gardens to visit in Dorest

Well people, the title says it all really,

i'll be off on my holidays to Dorest next week and i was just wondering if anyone has any advice on good places to visit while i'm away?

Looking forward to your responses- i know i can really on you all.
TND

 

There's Abbotsbury Sub Tropical, Mapperton & Forde Abbey at my end, strongylodon probably can tell you more about the eastern side of the county.

Whereabouts you heading?

 

Maybe try this site it gives gardens that are open to visit. http://www.ngs.org.uk/gardens-to-visit/visit-dorset-gardens.aspx?gclid=CM2Bo4WMj7gCFa7JtAodgyIA8g
This should help you with some choice.
Carl

 

Just near bridport/ Dorchester. - thanks ziggy!

That's cjt2014 ( catchy name by the way).can't believe I didn't think of that before!

 

Maybe knoll gardens?

 

Useful thread. I'm spending a few days in Dorset in September.
Always interested in visiting some new gardens.

 

That's cjt2014 ( catchy name by the way).can't believe I didn't think of that before!
Thanks.
Thats ok no problem I go to dorset a a few times a year......

 

Gardens this end may be some distance form the Dorch/Bridport area but there are
Knoll (as mentioned) known for grasses etc,

Compton Acres ( Poole) Italian garden and unusual shrubs.

Bennets Water gardens (Weymouth) water Lily ponds and 'Monet' settings (small and expensive).

 

Thanks everyone

Holiday is 24 hours away and counting- can't wait!!!

Will let you know Trunky what its like- looking forward to it.

 

Morning

I hope you have a great time in my home county
I believe there is a new leaflet out with all address and details of horticultural nurserieS and gardens in the Dorset area... I no that the leaflet is available at the tourism office at Wimborne but not sure where else as yet.... Literally just been published