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Visitor information
Larmer Tree Gardens
Adults £4.00
Seniors, Groups (15+) and Concessions £3.00
Family (2+4) £12.50
Children £2.50
Children Under 5 Free
Entrance Fees:
Open Sundays-wednesdays* From sunday 6th april - Wednesday 29th october 2025
Gardens open 10am - 4pm
The gardens are open from April to October, the occasional closure may take place due to private events.
Please get in touch to find out more.
We warmly welcome group visits to the gardens and invite you to consider us a venue for your next outing, whether you are a member of your local WI, horticultural group or you simply want somewhere different to meet!
Groups of 15 guests or more benefit from a concessionary entrance fee, of £3.00 pp
We can arrange refreshments and catering for larger groups.
Benefit from a concessionary fee
Good to know
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Experience the magic of tree climbing this Bank Holiday in May with The Great Big Tree Climbing Company at Larmer Tree Gardens!
Discover the gardens from a whole new perspective—perch among the treetops, spot wildlife up close, and enjoy breathtaking views through the canopy.
With fully qualified instructors, it’s a safe, family-friendly adventure for ages 6 and up. Climb, connect with nature, and see the world like a squirrel!
Sunday 4th May & Bank Holiday Monday 5th May 2025
Treat your loved one to a memorable afternoon at the enchanting Larmer Tree. Join us for a delightful Mother's Day Afternoon Tea in the stunning surroundings of this historic venue, where timeless charm meets exceptional hospitality.
Relax and savor a selection of delicious treats, including freshly baked scones, delicate finger sandwiches, and a tempting array of cakes and sweet treats, all paired with your choice of tea or coffee.
To make the day even more special, enjoy live entertainment by the talented pianist Simon Woodley, whose elegant music will create the perfect ambiance for this occasion.
Sunday 30TH mARCH 2025
MOTHERS DAY AFTERNOON TEA
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saturday 14th & sunday 15th june 2025
Get ready for an unforgettable summer asThe Elton John Story takes the stage with timeless hits and This Is Queen brings the magic of rock royalty to life on The Singing Theatre.
The Saturday night event will open from 5pm whereas on Sunday a leisurely Fathers Day can be spent with us from 12pm into late afternoon.
Don’t miss your chance to experience legendary music in the most breathtaking setting!
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Tree Climbing
Larmer Tree live
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Back by popular demand the Larmer Tree Easter Extravaganza is back ! Taking place on Monday 21st April between 10.00am and 4.00pm for all the family.
This year you can enjoy live music on the lawn by Jenny Oag while the kids explore a mini petting zoo, leave a wish on the wishing tree, get creative in our Easter craft tent and competitive with the lawn games. An Easter Egg Hunt will be set up thoughout the gardens with a chocolate prize for everyone taking part!
Monday 21st April 2025
Easter Extravaganza
Sunday 8th June 2025 from 5pm
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Outdoor Theatre
Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the HandleBards are a four-strong troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing environmentally sustainable Shakespeare to venues across the UK.
Join the troupe at Larmer Tree for a bicycle-powered production of Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ like you’ve never seen before. In usual HandleBards style, expect riotous amounts of energy, a fair old whack of chaos, and a great deal of laughter.
There’s nowhere quite like it
Enchanting gardens, historic buildings, free-roaming peacocks…
Steeped in history and surrounded by beauty, Larmer Tree is an exquisite garden visitor attraction and luxury wedding venue with accommodation on the Wiltshire Dorset border.
With over 11 acres of well-kept grounds for visitors to explore, Larmer Tree is home to secret garden pathways, magnificent ancient trees and a unique collection of characterful buildings.
Taking the path less travelled
The Larmer Tree gardens are open 10-4pm, Sunday to Wednesday, from April to October. Excluding wedding day in which the gardens are closed, please check with the team.
map of the gardens
Larmer Tree gardens were the first ever privately owned gardens in England to be opened to the public. We are proud to continue welcoming visitors, including group visits, to our beautiful grounds each year.
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Making history since 1880
Larmer Tree was created by General Pitt Rivers in 1880. Part of the Rushmore Estate, home to the Rotherley Downs and Cranborne Chase Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Larmer Tree is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and an internationally recognised Dark Sky reserve. Situated on the border of Wiltshire and Dorset, near Salisbury and Shaftesbury, Larmer Tree has been recognised as Grade II* listed park and garden by Historic England.
About Larmer Tree
Questions?
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Absolutely! Our younger visitors are very welcome to collect a free copy of the Fairy Door Trail (located at the entrance gate) to find the doors as you explore the gardens. Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet, located in the gardens, please see map.
The Larmer Tree gardens are open Sunday to Wednesday, 10am-4pm, April to October each year. Please check our calendar for any exceptions and closures due to private events taking place.
Most of the gardens – with the exception of the Dell – are accessible to disabled visitors using the gravel paths. We have an accessible toilet located near the gardens. See a copy of our map for further details.
Unfortunately, dogs are not permitted in the Larmer Tree gardens. This is due to the large number of ornamental birds we have roaming around.
However, special furry family members are welcome to join in the wedding celebrations at Larmer Tree. Speak with a member of the team for more information.
Yes, assistance dogs are welcome in all areas at Larmer Tree.
We have ample free parking for cars and coaches at Larmer Tree.
William Fox-Pitt, along with his wife Alice, own the Larmer Tree. Together they are passionate about continuing the General’s work in maintaining the magic of the Larmer Tree for future generations to enjoy.
Larmer Tree is located on the Wiltshire Dorset border in a place called Tollard Royal, near Salisbury and Shaftesbury in the UK.
Its grounds and collection of buildings are unique and steeped in history. Larmer Tree is part of the Rushmore Estate, home to the Rotherley Downs & Cranborne Chase Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and Cranborne Chase, an Area of Outstanding Natural Natural Beauty (AONB) and internationally recognised Dark Sky reserve. Larmer Tree’s gardens have also been declared a site of Special Historic Interest by Historic England.
MAP OF THE GROUNDS
