Athelhampton is a Tudor (15th-century) landmark in Athelhampton (near Dorchester), Dorset, England, and a filming location for Sleuth (1972), Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom (1976) and From Time to Time (2009). Built in 1485, it was designed by Sir William Martyn (builder of the Great Hall, c.1485), and is Grade I listed. It is owned by Giles Keating.
Location: Athelhampton (near Dorchester), Dorset, England
Verified facts
- Located in Athelhampton (near Dorchester), Dorset
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10806, SRC-10807 - Appeared in Sleuth (movie, 1972)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10806, SRC-10807 - Appeared in Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom (tv, 1976)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10806, SRC-10808, SRC-11019 - Built in 1485
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10806, SRC-11231, SRC-11743 - Architectural style: Tudor (15th-century)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10806, SRC-11231, SRC-11743 - Historic designation: Grade I listed building; Grade I listed on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens (gardens)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10806, SRC-11231, SRC-11743 - Owned by Giles Keating (2019–present)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-12180, SRC-10806, SRC-14126, SRC-14317 - Designed by Sir William Martyn (builder of the Great Hall, c.1485)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-12180, SRC-10806, SRC-14126, SRC-14318, SRC-14487 - Appeared in From Time to Time (movie, 2009)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10806, SRC-12003, SRC-12348
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10806 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athelhampton (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10807 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/s/Sleuth-1972.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10808 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Seeds_of_Doom (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11019 — downthetubes.net – Doctor Who's Seeds of Doom location up for sale for 7.5 million (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11231 — https://www.historichouses.org/house/athelhampton-house-gardens/visit/ (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11743 — Parks & Gardens UK — Athelhampton (Register of Parks and Gardens entry) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12003 — https://www.athelhampton.com/product-page/from-time-to-time (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12180 — https://www.athelhampton.com/history (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12348 — Great British Life (Dorset) — 20 films featuring Dorset landmarks (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-14126 — Historic Houses (historichouses.org) — Athelhampton House & Gardens history (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14317 — University of Cambridge Alumni — A Guided Visit to Athelhampton House (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14318 — William Martin (Athelhampton) — Wikipedia (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-14487 — Britain Express — Athelhampton House (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom filmed?
Athelhampton, in Athelhampton (near Dorchester), Dorset, is a real-world filming location used for Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom. This property has also appeared on screen in From Time to Time, Sleuth.
Where was From Time to Time filmed?
Athelhampton, in Athelhampton (near Dorchester), Dorset, is a real-world filming location used for From Time to Time. This property has also appeared on screen in Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom, Sleuth.
Where was Sleuth filmed?
Athelhampton, in Athelhampton (near Dorchester), Dorset, is a real-world filming location used for Sleuth. This property has also appeared on screen in Doctor Who: The Seeds of Doom, From Time to Time.
Who designed Athelhampton?
Athelhampton was designed by Sir William Martyn (builder of the Great Hall, c.1485).
Where is Athelhampton located?
Athelhampton is located in Athelhampton (near Dorchester), Dorset.