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Bellingrath Gardens And Home

Bellingrath Gardens And Home
12401 Bellingrath Gardens Road
251-973-2217

About us:

Bellingrath Gardens and Home was the creation of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bellingrath.  The Gardens first opened to the public in 1932 while a national garden club meeting was taking place in Mobile.  Mr. Bellingrath placed an ad in the Mobile paper, announcing that anyone who would like to see the spring garden could do so free of charge.  After an overwhelming response, the couple decided to keep the gardens open year-round, beginning in 1934.Throughout the year, this 65 acre Garden Estate is in full bloom with camellias in the winter, azaleas in the spring, roses in the summer, chrysanthemums in autumn and Magic Christmas in Lights during the holiday season.

Best known for its 65 acres of breathtaking gardens, enclosed by ancient oaks and Spanish moss, the Bellingrath Gardens and Home display beautiful plants and flowers blooming year round, along with the native birds and other animals that roam the grounds. In addition to its garden areas, including one of the best public rose gardens in the nation, visitors can tour the 1935 English Renaissance mansion in which the Bellingrath family lived, now displaying a lovely collection of decorative arts. Located beside Fowl River just a few miles inland from Mobile Bay, visitors can also board the Southern Belle River Cruiser for a scenic 45-minute boat tour of the area.


Upcoming Events at Bellingrath Gardens And Home

Annual Magic Christmas in Lights

Sunday, Dec 22, 2024 from 8:00am to 9:00pm
Bellingrath Gardens
Theodore, AL
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Annual Magic Christmas in Lights

Monday, Dec 23, 2024 from 8:00am to 9:00pm
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Theodore, AL
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Annual Magic Christmas in Lights

Tuesday, Dec 24, 2024 from 8:00am to 9:00pm
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Theodore, AL
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Annual Magic Christmas in Lights

Wednesday, Dec 25, 2024 from 8:00am to 9:00pm
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Theodore, AL
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Annual Magic Christmas in Lights

Thursday, Dec 26, 2024 from 8:00am to 9:00pm
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Theodore, AL
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Annual Magic Christmas in Lights

Friday, Dec 27, 2024 from 8:00am to 9:00pm
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Theodore, AL
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Annual Magic Christmas in Lights

Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 from 8:00am to 9:00pm
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Theodore, AL
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Annual Magic Christmas in Lights

Sunday, Dec 29, 2024 from 8:00am to 9:00pm
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Theodore, AL
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Annual Magic Christmas in Lights

Monday, Dec 30, 2024 from 8:00am to 9:00pm
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Theodore, AL
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Annual Magic Christmas in Lights

Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 from 8:00am to 9:00pm
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Theodore, AL
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Annual Magic Christmas in Lights

Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025 from 8:00am to 9:00pm
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Theodore, AL
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Annual Magic Christmas in Lights

Thursday, Jan 2, 2025 from 8:00am to 9:00pm
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Theodore, AL
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Annual Magic Christmas in Lights

Friday, Jan 3, 2025 from 8:00am to 9:00pm
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Theodore, AL
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Annual Magic Christmas in Lights

Saturday, Jan 4, 2025 from 8:00am to 9:00pm
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Theodore, AL
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Annual Magic Christmas in Lights

Sunday, Jan 5, 2025 from 8:00am to 9:00pm
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Theodore, AL
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Recent News

29th Annual Magic Christmas in Lights

Explore the enchanting 29th Annual Magic Christmas in Lights at Bellingrath Gardens & Home—a festive paradise on the Gulf Coast. Wander through a dazzling 65-acre Garden estate adorned with thousands of lights. The Bellingrath Home adds to…

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28th Year of Magic Christmas in Lights

Bellingrath Gardens and Home is celebrating the 28th year of Magic Christmas in Lights in 2023! In this Gulf Coast holiday tradition, guests stroll through a dazzling light display throughout the 65-acre Garden estate. In addition, the Bellingrath…

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