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Compton Acres

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England

Garden in Poole, United Kingdom

Opening Café: 9:00am – 4:30pm (last orders at 4:00pm, 2:45pm for lunch); Gifted Moments & The Italian Pantry: 10:00am – 4:00pm; Ticket Office Gift Shop: 9:30am – 4:00pm; Plant Centre: 9:30am – 5:00pm, Sundays until 4:00pm; Gardens: Summer (Good Friday to 31 October) 9:30am – 5:00pm (last entry 4:00pm), Winter (1 November to Good Friday) 10:00am – 4:00pm (last entry 3:00pm); The Italian Villa: Monday to Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm

Price Adult £11.45; Concessions (seniors, students, disabled) £10.45; Carers & Blue Light Card holders £4.25; Children 5-16 £5.75; Children 4 & under FREE; Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) £26.50

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Age fit Children 5-16 £5.75; Children 4 & under FREE

Setting indoor/outdoor

The experience

About this day out

Compton Acres is a privately-owned garden estate in Poole created in 1920 by Thomas Simpson, with more than 10 acres of ornamental gardens. Visitors can explore five distinct themed gardens connected along an easy-to-navigate circular route, featuring subtropical and Southern Hemisphere planting. The site also includes a Café, Plant Centre, Gift Shop, The Italian Pantry, Gifted Moments and the award-winning events venue The Italian Villa.

When to go

Opening calendar

Café: 9:00am – 4:30pm (last orders at 4:00pm, 2:45pm for lunch); Gifted Moments & The Italian Pantry: 10:00am – 4:00pm; Ticket Office Gift Shop: 9:30am – 4:00pm; Plant Centre: 9:30am – 5:00pm, Sundays until 4:00pm; Gardens: Summer (Good Friday to 31 October) 9:30am – 5:00pm (last entry 4:00pm), Winter (1 November to Good Friday) 10:00am – 4:00pm (last entry 3:00pm); The Italian Villa: Monday to Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm

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What it costs

Prices at a glance

Admission: Adult £11.45; Concessions (seniors, students, disabled) £10.45; Carers & Blue Light Card holders £4.25; Children 5-16 £5.75; Children 4 & under FREE; Family (2 adults and up to 3 children) £26.50

Prices can change. Confirm ticket terms with the venue before booking.

Practical details

Facilities & accessibility

At a glance

CaféGifted MomentsThe Italian PantryTicket Office Gift ShopPlant CentreThe Italian VillaAccessible toilets

Accessibility: The gardens are wheelchair accessible, with step-free routes available throughout many areas. As a historic garden over 100 years old, some paths are narrow or steep and may require assistance from a companion; alternative routes are available where needed. Wheelchair maps are available from the Ticket Office. There is no wheelchair hire available on-site. Accessible toilets are located at the Ticket Office, in the Café, and near Harbour View.
Parking: Free parking is available for visitors. There is free visitor parking directly outside the main entrance to Compton Acres, with additional spaces and accessible parking bays for easier access across the site. Coach drop-off and pick-up space is available.
Dogs: Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the gardens on a lead and in most areas of the café. Retractable leads are not permitted.

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