Entertainment & Activities
A ruined castle in beautiful countryside. Its great for exploring with children.
73 locals recommend
Old Wardour Castle
A ruined castle in beautiful countryside. Its great for exploring with children.
Studland
A lovely sandy beach managed by the National Trust.
Sandbanks Beach
Banks RoadA great 8 mile long sandy beach with restaurants and cafes.
Corfe Castle
One of the most spectacular ruined castles in England.
Great for adventure playgrounds and cycling.
262 locals recommend
Moors Valley Country Park and Forest
Horton RoadGreat for adventure playgrounds and cycling.
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre
LongthornsGreat place for seeing apes and monkeys.
Sightseeing
Bath
Stunning Georgian town with Roman Baths.
Beautiful gardens that hosts intimate music festivals twice a year.
19 locals recommend
Larmer Tree Gardens
Beautiful gardens that hosts intimate music festivals twice a year.
Salisbury Cathedral
Famous cathedral in beautiful city.
Badbury Rings
Blandford RoadIron Age hill fort.
Stonehenge
Ancient stone monument.
The Tank Museum
Linsay RoadFamous tank museum in Bovington.
Sherborne
Beautiful market town with new and old castles.
Stourhead
National Trust managed house and stunning gardens.
Wookey Hole Caves
High StreetFamous caves and other activities.
Cheddar Gorge
Beautiful gorge, great walks and caves to explore.
Gold Hill was made famous by the Ridley Scott advert for Hovis bread, a stunning street of thatched cottages winding down a steep shafetsbury hillside, overlooking many miles of the beautiful Blackmore Vale countryside. Spectacular!
92 locals recommend
Gold Hill
Gold HillGold Hill was made famous by the Ridley Scott advert for Hovis bread, a stunning street of thatched cottages winding down a steep shafetsbury hillside, overlooking many miles of the beautiful Blackmore Vale countryside. Spectacular!
Beautiful gardens and park and fun museum of gardening. Also great food and drink!
158 locals recommend
The Pilgrims Restaurant
Beautiful gardens and park and fun museum of gardening. Also great food and drink!
Arts & Culture
Art gallery and restaurant from the international gallery owners Hauser & Wirth.
272 locals recommend
Hauser & Wirth Somerset
Dropping LaneArt gallery and restaurant from the international gallery owners Hauser & Wirth.
Food Scene
The Forester Inn
Lower StreetOld fashioned country pub serving good food.
The Beckford Arms
Excellent food, lovely beer garden and great walks nearby.
Pythouse Kitchen Garden
Great cafe and restaurant in walled garden.
Lovely hotel with cocktail bar and restaurant in Shaftesbury, great for Pizza with the kids or proper restaurant meal with local menu. Fab bar area for evening cocktails or a morning cappuccino with the papers.
38 locals recommend
The Grosvenor Arms
High StreetLovely hotel with cocktail bar and restaurant in Shaftesbury, great for Pizza with the kids or proper restaurant meal with local menu. Fab bar area for evening cocktails or a morning cappuccino with the papers.
Lovely pub with outdoor seating and a regular pizza night from the outdoor oven.
31 locals recommend
The Fontmell
Lovely pub with outdoor seating and a regular pizza night from the outdoor oven.
Essentials
The Udder Farm Shop
Front StreetLocal farm shop with Dorset and Somerset produce.
Waitrose & Partners
Le Neubourg WaySupermarket in Gillingham.