Guidebook for Shaftesbury

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Guidebook for Shaftesbury

Food Scene

Our lovely local pub with a fantastic veranda for sun-downers. Excellent for a Sunday roast.
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The Coppleridge Inn
Elm Hill
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Our lovely local pub with a fantastic veranda for sun-downers. Excellent for a Sunday roast.
Perfect for an evening meal. More expensive than others, but always worth it. Dog friendly with lots of local walking.
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The Beckford Arms
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Perfect for an evening meal. More expensive than others, but always worth it. Dog friendly with lots of local walking.

Sightseeing

You can't stay near Shaftesbury and not visit Gold Hill! Often called 'Hovis Hill' after the classic advert, this iconic cobble street offers stunning views across the Blackmore Vale.
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Gold Hill
Gold Hill
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You can't stay near Shaftesbury and not visit Gold Hill! Often called 'Hovis Hill' after the classic advert, this iconic cobble street offers stunning views across the Blackmore Vale.
The iconic stone circle is a beautiful sight from the road, but nothing compares to walking near the huge stone slabs.
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I-Stonehenge
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The iconic stone circle is a beautiful sight from the road, but nothing compares to walking near the huge stone slabs.
Owned by the National Trust, this beautiful house and garden make a wonderful day out.
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Stourhead House
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Owned by the National Trust, this beautiful house and garden make a wonderful day out.
This ruined castle is a spectacular place to take children and learn about local history.
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Old Wardour Castle
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This ruined castle is a spectacular place to take children and learn about local history.

Parks & Nature

Our favourite local walk! You can hike straight from your tent to this ancient woodland and back within an hour.
Kingsettle Wood
Our favourite local walk! You can hike straight from your tent to this ancient woodland and back within an hour.