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Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens was established in 1765 as a kitchen garden for the nearby castle.
Today the 20 acre garden is filled with rare and exotic plants from all over the world. The garden has stunning views of the Dorset Jurassic coastline, a gift shop, the Old Colonial tea-house and a specialist plant nursery.
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Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, Buller's Way, Abbotsbury, Weymouth, Dorset DT3 4LA, United Kingdom
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