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.
SPECIAL OFFER - ANNUAL PASSES
Offer runs from 1st November 2009 - 29th February 2010
Don't miss out! Buy your annual pass between the above dates and come as many times as you like to the gardens for a whole year! FAMILY £30 (2 adults & 3 children), SINGLE £12!!!!
The perfect present......if you are purchasing an annual pass as a present you can also buy a voucher for the Plant Centre. Choose from £10 or £20 vouchers.
CHRISTMAS AT COMPTON ACRES!
Every Wednesday night from 25th November - 16th December
From 5pm-8pm on Nov 25th/ Dec 2nd/9th/16th
come and join in our Christmas Festivities.
Carol singing from local schools in the Italian Villa. Santa's Grotto. Illumination of the Italian Garden. Late night shopping in The Ark, Something Different, and R&T's model railway exhibition and gifts. Mulled wine, mince pies & roast chestnuts by Sorridi Restaurant & Cafe. Christmas trees, mistletoe & festive plantings available from the Plant Centre.
*New this year - Christmas Fayre in the Italian Villa every Wednesday night 5-8pm* In association with Compton Acres chosen charity, Life Education Wessex.
Don't miss out!
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE SEE OUR NEWS & EVENTS OR KIDS ZONE WEB PAGES
VIZZIT MEDIA PRESENTS....A WEDDING FAIR AT THE ITALIAN VILLA
9th & 10th January 2010 10.30am-4pm
A one-off lively event not to be missed. Come and organise your special day under one roof. Showcasing over 40 leading suppliers offering you the complete wedding experience. A stunning bridal fashion show will take place at 12.15pm each day. £2 entrance fee. For more information call: 01590 682161