Opening Times
Café: 9am-4.30pm
Ticket Office Gift Shop & Plant Centre: 9:30am-5pm
Gardens (Summer): 9:30am-5pm, last entry 4pm
Gifted Moments & Italian Pantry: 10am-4pm
How to find Compton Acres
Compton Acres
164 Canford Cliffs Road
Poole Dorset
BH13 7ES
Tickets
We recommend booking your tickets online, but pre-booking is not essential.
A Restored Horticultural Masterpiece
Connected along an easy-to-navigate circular route, visitors can enjoy five distinct themed gardens, featuring a wide variety of subtropical and Southern Hemisphere planting.
Since 2003, Compton Acres has undergone significant restoration and investment, including major horticultural refurbishment and the development of key visitor spaces, including Compton Acres Gift Shop, Café, The Italian Pantry, Plant Centre, Gifted Moment store and the award-winning events venue The Italian Villa.
Explore Compton Acres
The Gardens
Five beautifully designed themed gardens across more than 10 sweeping acres, each offering its own character and distinct planting aesthetic.
Plant Centre
Take home planting inspiration with a wide selection of shrubs, perennials, seasonal and specialist varieties, supported by knowledgeable advice from the team.
Eat and Drink
Settle into the Café for breakfast, lunch, cakes, cream teas and afternoon tea, all served in a relaxed setting at the entrance to the gardens.
Shopping
Thoughtful gifts, homeware, toys, cards, and more in the Ticket Office Gift Shop and Gifted Moments. Or why not discover the authentic taste of Italy in the Italian Pantry?
Special Offers
Find current seasonal offers, promotions and added-value ways to enjoy more at Compton Acres throughout the year.
Upcoming Events
See what’s in store across the gardens and venue spaces throughout the year.
The Italian Villa
Dorset’s award-winning Wedding and Events venue, set within Compton Acres and overlooking the spectacular Italian Garden.
Annual Pass Memberships
Enjoy Compton Acres all year round
An Annual Pass is perfect for regular visitors who want year-round access and added value on purchases across the site. Membership includes unlimited garden entry for 12 months, plus exclusive discounts across selected outlets.
Membership Benefits:
- 12 months of unlimited garden visits
- 10% discount in the Café, Plant Centre, Ticket Office Gift Shop, The Italian Pantry and Gifted Moments.
- 50% off regular garden ticket prices for members’ guests, for up to 4 guests
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