Outdoor Theatre – “Hamlet” - Click here to buy tickets now or buy on the door
Saturday 27th August 2016, 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Doors open at 6.00pm
Bring your own seat and a picnic
Sunday afternoon with local Brass Bands
A Brass Band will be playing on the Sunken Lawn, each Sunday afternoon from the 17th July through to Sunday the 28th August.
Enchanted Illuminations / Family Fright Nights Cancellation Policy - in the event that it is deemed to be unsafe to open the Gardens e.g. due to high winds or severe weather that evening will be cancelled. Ticket holders will be invited to use their tickets on the next available night or given a full refund. Please check the website for advance warnings to avoid disappointment.
The Enchanted Illuminations
Come and see the Gardens in a different light. A large section of the gardens will be lit with a wonderful array of colour. The map of the route can be found below.
Thursday 13th October – Wednesday 26th October & Sunday 30th October, dusk until 8:30pm. Book online and save up to 10% off standard admission charges. A standard garden ticket allows access during the day and also covers the Enchanted Illuminations event if visited on the same day. Normal admission applies, except to the 3 Halloween family fright nights when a different charge applies. No extra charge for Season Ticket holders.
The Restaurant will be open from 10am to 8pm, Kitchen from 10am to 3pm and 3.30pm to 7.30pm throughout the event. Tel: 01305 871732 Email: catering@abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk
Map of the Enchanted illuminations route 2016
PLEASE NOTE A DIFFERENT CHARGE APPLIES
The Enchanted Illuminations Halloween Family Fright Nights
Thursday 27th – Saturday 29th October, 4:30pm until 8:30pm.
Free face painting (scary faces), fancy dress encouraged. Come and meet the Bugs and stay for the Bug show. And do not miss Dr D Ranged scary wounds, Surgery. Why not join the fun by dressing up and prepare yourself to be both ‘tricked and treated!’
Tickets available on the Door.
No extra charge for Season Ticket holders.
The Restaurant will be open from 10am to 8pm, Kitchen from 10am to 3pm and 3.30pm to 7.30pm throughout the event. Tel: 01305 871732 Email: catering@abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk
Spring is Here
Mid February – end of April
Magnolia, Camellia and Spring Colour
No extra charge for Season Ticket holders.
The Giant Easter Egg Hunt
Friday 25th - Monday 28th March 10am – 5pm (last admission 4pm).
Find a golden horseshoe and win a GIANT CHOCOLATE EASTER EGG (two giant eggs each day). Find the Wessex FM Bug and win a FLUFFY EASTER BUNNY (one each day). Find a golf tee & exchange it for one of 8,000 Lindt Chocolate Golden Bunnies (max one bunny per person). The Children can also enjoy a Free Bouncy Castle, Free Family Magic Shows (from professional magician Kaleb Zebadi, brought to you in association with Entertainingly Different) and Free Face Painting.
No extra charge for Season Ticket holders.
Show Of Hands – Tickets on sale.
Saturday 2nd July 2016
Show of Hands & Friends
Featuring
Megan Henwood, Mawkin, Ninebarrow, Miranda Sykes & Rex Preston and Show of Hands
Saturday 2nd July 2016, Gardens open from 10am, entry to the concert area from 1.30pm, Music starts from 3pm, Concert finishes 9.30pm
COME AND ENJOY A GREAT EVENING IN THE GLORIOUS SETTING OF THE SUBTROPICAL GARDENS
Barn Dance with
Black Sheep
Black Sheep are Dorset’s most popular Barn Dance Band / Ceilidh Band. They have been performing in Dorset and beyond for more than 30 years
Saturday 23rd July 2016 7.00pm to 11.00pm (music starts at 7.30pm)
Tickets £8.50 includes a snack & a hot/cold drink.
Book your ticket now Or buy on the Door
Abbotsbury Fair
Wednesday 10th August
Ferret Racing, Trampolines,Brass band (am only),Animal petting area, Bouncy Castle, Stalls and a Dog Show.
Abbotsbury Attractions & Village
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Three superb attractions (The Swannery, Subtropical Gardens and Children’s Farm) are all located within a mile of each other around the village. Abbotsbury is full of quirky shops, galleries, tearooms and interesting nooks to explore. Afterwards pop down to the Beach Café for a pot of tea.To find out more about Abbotsbury, visit the Abbotsbury Village website.