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Arts Society Blackmore Vale Summer Party

Thu 18th Jun 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

This Event Is Open to Non-Members

About the event

We shall arrive at 6pm for drinks and canapes
joined by the Estate Manager, Owen Davies
who will give us an exclusive talk covering the history of
this magnificent Tudor manor with over twenty historic rooms.
We shall also hear about the five acres of walled gardens and terraces constructed by Inigo Thomas in the 1890s

We shall then be able to freely tour the house and gardens as this is a totally private visit.

It might help some members to consider asking to car-share –
email casadelpato@hotmail.co.uk

Remember that St Nicholas Church, Moreton is very close by should you wish to extend the day and visit the 13 decorative windows by Lawrence Whistler prior to Athelhampton.

This will be a truly enlightening evening in delightful surroundings.
Cost of the event - £40 per person


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The Gardens

The gardens at Athelhampton are renowned for their stunning beauty and historic design, offering visitors a tranquil escape into nature. Strolling through the grounds, you'll find carefully manicured lawns, vibrant flower beds, and unique architectural features that showcase the estate's rich heritage.

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Athelhampton House, Dorset by Christine Matthews
Topiary garden
The Corona
Bridge over the river Piddle

Athelhampton HOUSE

Athelhampton House is recognized as one of England's finest Tudor manor houses, built in 1485. Its historical importance is highlighted by its largely unchanged Great Hall, which features a remarkable hammer-beam roof and exquisite stained glass windows. This architectural style is emblematic of the Tudor period, making the house a significant example of that era.

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Athelhampton Elizabethan Kitchen as restored 2022, showing the great brick range, serving hatches and potboilers"
Athelhampton Elizabethan Kitchen as restored 2022
The Great Hall, Athelhampton House, Dorset
The Kings Room, Athelhampton House - geograph.org.uk
Beautiful Tudor traceried window in the Great Hall
An Unusual Bathroom Athelhampton House
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Date:
Thu 18th Jun 2026
Time:
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Venue

Athelhampton House
Athelhampton House, Athelhampton Rd, Puddletown
Dorchester, Dorset DT2 7LG United Kingdom.
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The Arts Society Blackmore Vale