Our Gardens
The Compton Acres Gardens remain open to members and visitors between 10am and 4pm with the last entry at 3pm
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What's on/Latest News
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January 2021 Update4th Nov 2020
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Sunday Roasts at The Italian Villa29th Sep 2020
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Our New Menu8th Jul 2020
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Compton Acres secures Italian Villa21st Apr 2020
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Japanese Garden Celebrations this April17th Apr - 20th Mar 2020
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Centenary Celebrations!17th - 20th Apr 2020
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Our Gardeners Blog for February25th Feb 2020
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Mum’s the Word…22nd - 22nd Mar 2020
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We’re finalist in the Destination Awards!6th Feb 2020
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Valentine’s day at Compton Acres14th - 15th Feb 2020
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Our Gardeners Blog for January28th Jan 2020
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Superhero Half Term Challenge26th Oct - 3rd Nov 2019
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Our Gardeners Blog for September18th Sep 2019
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Summer Garden Trail24th Jul - 1st Sep 2019
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Competition: Do you have a Great Dorset Garden?8th Jul 2019
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Our Gardeners Blog for July5th Jul 2019
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Our Gardeners Blog for May31st May 2019
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Half Term Children’s Garden Trail25th May - 2nd Jun 2019
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Japanese Week at Compton Acres4th - 12th May 2019
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Our Gardeners Blog for March28th Mar 2019
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Easter Bunny Trail6th - 21st Apr 2019
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Go Rustic to Reduce Plastic6th Feb 2019
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Our Gardeners Blog for December6th Dec 2018
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Veterans’ Visit12th Nov 2018
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We Struck Gold at the Dorset Tourism Awards!9th Nov 2018
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Our Gardeners Blog for September18th Sep 2018
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A Wonderful Garden Adventure with Julia’s House3rd Sep 2018
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Our Gardeners Blog for August18th Aug 2018
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Alice Summer Challenge21st Jul - 2nd Sep 2018
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Children’s Half Term Emoji Challenge20th - 28th Oct 2018
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Our Gardeners Blog for June13th Jun 2018
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Take a Trip After Alice into a Glorious Garden Wonderland26th May - 3rd Jun 2018
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Our perfect pit-stop is back!5th Apr 2018
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Our Gardeners Blog for April30th Apr 2018
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Uncover Dippy’s Dinosaur Trail this Easter!30th Mar - 15th Apr 2018
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Our Gardeners Blog for March5th Mar 2018
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Mother’s Day is Nearly Here!11th - 11th Mar 2018
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February Half Term Dinosaur Fun10th - 18th Feb 2018
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Our Gardeners Blog for January23rd Jan 2018
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World Photo Day Competition6th Jul 2018
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Presenting Festive Firs to Children’s Charities8th Dec 2017
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Winter Plant Showstoppers6th Nov 2017
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Explore All Four Seasons at Compton Acres10th Jan 2018
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…21st Sep 2017
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As colourful as our gardens!28th Sep 2017
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Our Gardeners Blog for August11th Aug 2017
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Dedicated week to celebrate the exotic!14th - 23rd Jul 2017
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Our Gardeners Blog for July17th Jul 2017
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Vote for Our Café & Tearooms!27th Jun 2017
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A Sprinkle of Hope for Dementia Sufferers15th - 15th Jun 2017
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Our Gardeners Blog for February23rd Feb 2017
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Garden Design Secrets from The Wooded Valley20th Feb 2017
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Garden Showstoppers at the Plant Centre25th Jan 2017
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Art in the Ark27th Jan - 26th Feb 2017
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Got the January Blues?12th Jan 2017
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Bournemouth.com visits Compton Acres12th Jan 2017
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Perfect for ‘pottering’ about31st Mar 2016
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Compton Acres – A Luxury Adventure22nd Mar 2016
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Celebrating the UK’s Finest Roses23rd Feb 2016
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South West Tourism Awards: We won GOLD!22nd Feb 2016
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Rowan Yarns choose Compton Acres1st Feb 2016
Special Offers
A Day Out to Remember
Visit Compton Acres and Dorset Belles
for a Poole Harbour Cruise
Welcome to Compton Acres
Compton Acres is recognised as one of the most important ornamental gardens in England.
Constructed in 1920 by Mr Thomas Simpson, today, Compton Acres is still acknowledged as one of the finest privately owned gardens in England. Enjoy over 10 acres of horticultural heaven, relax in our charming Café & Tea Rooms, browse the treasures in our Gifted Moment store or delve into the exciting world of plants within our Plant Centre.
ENJOY COMPTON ACRES ALL YEAR ROUND
Annual Pass Memberships
Just some of the benefits:
Enjoy 12 months’ unlimited garden visits
10% discount on purchases in our Cafés, Plant Sales Centre and Visitor Centre Craft Shop
50% discount on regular ticket prices for Members’ guests