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 around and enjoy, including the Italian Garden and the Japanese 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 March - 31st October (last entry 5pm)
10am - 4pm 1st November - 28th February (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.
HARBOURVIEW CAFE NOW OPEN!
The ideal place to relax and enjoy the stunning views across to Brownsea Island and the Purbecks!
Enjoy lunch, afternoon tea, a wide selection of homemade cakes, sandwiches, baguettes and fresh coffee.
NEW PLANT CENTRE NOW OPEN!
See the News and Events Page for further information.
The new plant centre at Compton Acres provides a fully stocked sales area; from seasonal bedding plants and hanging baskets to planted arrangements and specimen plants
01202 707591
HAMPTON COURT FLOWER SHOW
10th JULY
ONLY A FEW SEATS REMAINING!
Tickets £55 pp
Please see our NEWS AND EVENTS page for further information