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THE GARDENS WILL OPEN SUNDAY 25th, AFTER WE HAVE CARRIED OUT A SITE SAFTY CHECK SO OPEN WILL AT 12 NOON, UPDATE WE ARE STILL CLEARING PATHS SO WILL NOT BE OPEN BEFORE 1PM. THE SHOP AND CAFE WILL BE OPEN FROM 10AM

SADLY DUE TO THE STORM SATURDAY 24th OCTOBER ILLUMINATE IS CANCELLED - please check your emails if you have tickets

OCTOBER ILLUMINATE - celebrate the season with evening winter lights - click for tickets

What’s On

EVENTS AT ABBOTSBURY SUBTROPICAL GARDENS

For our events we recommend you book online for quicker entry.

Bonfire & Fireworks at Melbury House

Friday 6th November

Bonfire & Fireworks at Melbury House

Set within the beautiful grounds of Melbury House, join us for a spectacular evening of bonfire, fireworks and family fun under the stars. Melbury House...

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Abbotsbury Illuminate 2026 – Immersive Winter Lights at the Gardens

20th November until 31st December (selective dates)

Abbotsbury Illuminate 2026 – Immersive Winter Lights at the Gardens

Tickets now on sale!! Free car parking and no booking fee. Family tickets available.

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Santa's Grotto - Daytime

5th, 6th, 12th, 13th and 19th, through until 23rd December

Santa's Grotto - Daytime

Father Christmas is returning to the Subtropical Gardens. Weekends in December and then a run up until Christmas. Tickets now on sale!

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Santa's Grotto & Illuminate - Dusk

5th,6th,12th,13th, 19th through until 23rd December

Santa's Grotto & Illuminate - Dusk

Teatime and early evening Santa and Illuminate timeslots - tickets for sale now!

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Sing-a-long Christmas Carols at Illuminate

Monday 14th December from 6pm

Sing-a-long Christmas Carols at Illuminate

Monday 14th December Wessex Military Band will be playing a selection of Christmas Carols from 6pm. A special guest will be helping the Band along!

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Christmas Quiz with Santa

Monday 14th December - lunchtime

Christmas Quiz with Santa

Join our Christmas Quiz Afternoon in the Cafe hosted by Santa. A quiz for all!

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Knit & Natter with Santa

Tuesday 15th December - lunchtime

Knit & Natter with Santa

Come and enjoy the Subtropical Gardens this festive season. Father Christmas will be in the Cafe for a Knit and Natter.

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Festive Best Dressed Dog with Santa

Wednesday 16th December - lunchtime

Festive Best Dressed Dog with Santa

Bring your best friend to the Cafe for a festive photo with Santa.

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Lancaster The Explorer - Open Now

Open daily included with entry

Lancaster The Explorer - Open Now

Join Lancaster The Explorer on a journey across the world of plants at the Subtropical Gardens.

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