The South's Finest Privately Owned Historic Gardens
Compton Acres invites you to escape to a different world. The new Compton Acres has more features than ever before.
Compton Acres was built in 1929 and is a wonderful example of a historic garden in the UK. It is of late Victorian Mixed Style design with seven distinct gardens to wander aound and enjoy, including the Italian Garden and the Japenese Garden.
As well as its beautiful ten acres of gardens, there are exciting shopping opportunities, restaurants, a delicatessen, regular events and, with further all-weather facilities planned for the near future. Compton Acres in Poole, Dorset is fast becoming one of the most visited and prestigious family attractions on the South Coast.
Compton Acres is open 12 months of the year 7 days of the week at the following times
9am - 6pm 1st April - 31st October (last entry 5pm)
10am - 4pm 1st November - 31st March (last entry 3pm)
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to go to the Children’s Zone, our new page completely dedicated to kids!
The Italian Villa
Compton Acres offers clients an elegant and stylish setting for a host of Gala events and celebrations. We are licensed for civil ceremonies and partnerships, so let us provide the perfect venue for your wedding and reception. The Italian Garden becomes your exclusive wedding garden, the ideal setting for memorable photos.
The Italian Villa is also the ideal venue for product launches, AGM's, exhibitions, conferences, birthday parties and anniversary celebrations.
Compton Acres are organising a day trip to Hampton Court.
The show will provide an abundance of ideas for you to take home, from beautiful displays to gardening products, and our knowledgable head gardener will be accompanying the trip if you have questions or queries.
For more information please see our events page or contact the office on 01202 700778