Title: Cerne Abbas Travel Guide: Best of Cerne Abbas, Dorchester Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Cerne Abbas](https://expedia.co.uk/Cerne-Abbas-Hotels.d553248634839096383.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Cerne Abbas](https://expedia.co.uk/Cerne-Abbas-Holiday-Rentals.d553248634839096383.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Cerne Abbas Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Cerne-Abbas.d553248634839096383.Car-Hire-Guide)[Cerne Abbas Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Cerne-Abbas.d553248634839096383.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Cerne Abbas Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![This is a photo of listed building number](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182509/a3e5c725-1181-4764-b31b-2785997dc7bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This is a photo of listed building number](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182509/a3e5c725-1181-4764-b31b-2785997dc7bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Earthwork known as "The Trendle" atop the Cerne Abbas Giant hill, overlooking Cerne Abbas village in Dorset, South-West England.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182509/82879622-967c-40e9-b18e-1f2325d677f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Later 15th century probably by abbot John Vanne (1458-70). History says that this is where Queen Margaret stayed on her return from France to try to get the throne back for her husband Henry VI. She failed and spent the four years in prison before being ransomed by France where she died in 1482.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182509/fcf316e2-d56a-419e-acf8-c7f1d1797d1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![An aerial photograph of the Cerne Abbas Giant taken from a Cessna 150 aircraft using a Nikon F70, AF Nikkor 35-80mm on Fujichrome Velvia stock.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182509/7bd4813b-ae09-41a1-bd21-d305c19077c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182509/7bd4813b-ae09-41a1-bd21-d305c19077c9.jpg) by [PeteHarlow (page does not exist)](//commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:PeteHarlow&action=edit&redlink=1) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ## Visit Cerne Abbas Things to do - Top hotels in Cerne Abbas - Top Holiday Rentals in Cerne Abbas ![Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4110000/4102900/4102869/48d8ed81_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt 12-18 Dorchester Road Weymouth England £85 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Weymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews) Room very clean, staff nice and friendly hotel itself also clean and fresh. Swimming pool and spa dated and not as clean (due to age rather lack of effort). Food and drink slightly over priced £17+ for a pint of lager and glass of wine. Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=4102869&PinnedHotelID=4102869&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634839096383) ![Crown Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21600/21540/3ece57ae_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Crown Hotel West Street, Blandford, Forum Blandford Forum England £71 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Blandford Forum. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (153 reviews) Large parking area out the back, we missed it first round but located it easily enough - slightly slow check-in but room was gorgeous! I loved reading about the history of the hotel and local town. Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=21540&PinnedHotelID=21540&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634839096383) ![The Duchess of Cornwall Inn](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101190000/101187600/101187515/4d141bdd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Duchess of Cornwall Inn 12 Queen Mother Square, Dorchester England £63 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this inn in Dorchester. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions The Keep Military Museum and Roman Town House are ... 9/10 Wonderful! (145 reviews) All perfect Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=101187515&PinnedHotelID=101187515&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634839096383) [See all 2,590 properties in Cerne Abbas](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248634839096383) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Luxury mobile home with spectacular sea views.](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33590000/33580200/33580124/8e446ef2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Luxury mobile home with spectacular sea views. Weymouth England Enjoy a fitness centre, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Sandsfoot Castle Beach and South West Coast Path Section 49 Trailhead are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (124 reviews) Perfect location for our needs Site well maintained and cleanGreat hostThankyou Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Weymouth-Hotels-Luxury-Mobile-Home-With-Spectacular-Sea-Views.h33580124.Hotel-Information) ![Luxury barn conversion sleeping 16 with hot tub and ensuite bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34400000/34392800/34392712/0286bdae_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Luxury barn conversion sleeping 16 with hot tub and ensuite bedrooms Woolland Blandford Forum Dorset Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Blandford Forum. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a sauna and a garden. Popular attractions Sturminster Newton Mill and Shillingstone ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (10 reviews) Excellent accommodation in great location Superb modern clean flexible rooms and facilities lots to do to keep all the family entertained and plenty of great days out Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Blandford-Forum-Hotels-Victoria-Albert-Luxury-Barn-Conversion-Sleeping-16-With-Hot-Tub.h34392712.Hotel-Information) ![Delightful thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy Dorset village and countryside](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59640000/59635100/59635075/0f9e5e57_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Delightful thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy Dorset village and countryside West Knighton, nr Dorchester, Dorset England Stay at this cottage in Dorchester. Enjoy a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope and Max Gate are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews) Lovely cottage, we ordered food through the host which was amazing and great to have on our arrival. We did some lovely walks to Dorchester and Osmington. Cottage clean and had all the necessary amenities including a large fridge.Lots of character including a few low beams. Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dorchester-Hotels-Delightful-Thatched-Cottage-In-Beautiful-Sleepy-Dorset-Village-And-Countryside.h59635075.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Cerne Abbas](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248634839096383&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Cerne Abbas hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634839096383&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09)[8 Feb - 9 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634839096383&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634839096383&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634839096383&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634839096383&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248634839096383&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Cerne Abbas Giant showing outdoor art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092183/c94cf33e-730d-4a97-9bd2-513605ccc60a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cerne Abbas Giant Towering over the countryside and shrouded in mystery, Britain's largest chalk drawing is a curious and compelling destination. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Cerne-Abbas-Giant-Dorchester.d6092183.Attraction) ![This is on Man of war beach near Durdle door on the Jurassic Coast in UK. Outstanding place with lots of natural beauty and spots for hikes and photography. If you go there wear comfy shoes and be ready for steep](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000444386/22f92874-2e7a-4cc9-a3cd-9ceed70e1292.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### West Bexington Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at West Bexington Beach during your trip to Dorchester? While in this quaint area, you can savour the lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Bexington-Beach-Dorchester.d553248635978488722.Attraction) ![Tutankhamun: The Exhibition showing interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092151/362206cc-6672-4e8a-bdcb-dc2804579ee8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tutankhamun: The Exhibition Travel back in time to ancient Egypt and discover the secrets of the pharaohs in Dorchester's celebrated mummy museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tutankhamun-The-Exhibition-Dorchester.d6092151.Attraction) ![70473441](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561940271/55630e19-df3f-4eb9-b69c-01b7bd71fcaf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens Explore the great outdoors at Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens, a lovely green space in Stinsford. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its cosy cafes. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kingston-Maurward-Park-And-Gardens-Dorchester.d553248621561940271.Attraction) ![Maiden Castle showing tranquil scenes as well as a couple](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092149/ccb9bd65-6934-4a1f-821e-987e8e5dca90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Maiden Castle Enjoy spectacular views and discover fascinating history at one of England's largest Iron Age hill forts, home to temples, battlements and ancient burial sites. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maiden-Castle-Dorchester.d6092149.Attraction) ![Maumbury Rings showing tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092147/a11bc484-2e4f-4034-8ff8-8f08558b2272.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Maumbury Rings History is hidden in plain sight, with grassy mounds concealing ancient constructions from three different eras, at this park in the heart of bustling Dorchester. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Maumbury-Rings-Dorchester.d6092147.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Pauls Walking Tour - Sat & Sundays at 10:00am - or Group book on 07851934735 ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2915786/c66065d8-a8ae-4ff6-8924-bdb5bbcfa60a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pauls Walking Tour - Sundays at 10:00am - or Group £10 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/pauls-walking-tour-sundays-at-1000am-or-group.a2915786.activity-details) ![Jurassic Coast Private Tour from Southampton](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3480781/6c54fd6e-88d5-415c-ab72-e099150d3adf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jurassic Coast Private Tour from Southampton £660 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/jurassic-coast-private-tour-from-southampton.a3480781.activity-details) [See all activities in Cerne Abbas](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Cerne-Abbas.d553248634839096383.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Cerne Abbas ![Dorchester which includes street scenes as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182509/65791073-dd89-4a99-a0b0-7ebc2b9d4228.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Dorchester ![Crop Lines Mazey lines of maize in a field between Alton Pancras and the Wessex Ridgeway just west of Barcombe farm](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182509/04eb259a-11ca-4141-86fd-bdf343bcdc2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Nigel Mykura](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/14584) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Alton Pancras ![Looking up stream](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182509/31458274-7085-45e1-8326-e06c3d002f3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Row17](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/17899) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Godmanstone ![Kingrove Bottom View east down the valley towards Piddletrenthide on the west side of the piddle valley.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182509/1de9718a-df3e-46e7-98dd-9d9cf63903a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Nigel Mykura](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/14584) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Piddletrenthide - Cities near Cerne Abbas - Places of interest [Dorchester](https://expedia.co.uk/Dorchester.dx182509)[Alton Pancras](https://expedia.co.uk/Alton-Pancras.dx6337090)[Godmanstone](https://expedia.co.uk/Godmanstone.dx6337098)[Piddletrenthide](https://expedia.co.uk/Piddletrenthide.dx3000010206)[Buckland Newton](https://expedia.co.uk/Buckland-Newton.dx3000012124)[Sydling St Nicholas](https://expedia.co.uk/Sydling-St-Nicholas.dx553248633861925246) - [Cerne Abbas Giant ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cerne-Abbas-Giant-Dorchester.d6092183.Attraction) - [Durdle Door ](https://expedia.co.uk/Durdle-Door-Wareham.d6092145.Attraction) - [Weymouth Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Weymouth-Beach-Weymouth.d6092157.Attraction) - [Lulworth Cove ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lulworth-Cove-Wareham.d6337125.Attraction) - [Weymouth Harbour ](https://expedia.co.uk/Weymouth-Harbour-Weymouth.d553248635975733700.Attraction) - [Monkey World Ape Rescue Center ](https://expedia.co.uk/Monkey-World-Ape-Rescue-Center-Wareham.d6270949.Attraction) - [Chesil Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Chesil-Beach-Weymouth.d6092167.Attraction) - [Durdle Door Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Durdle-Door-Beach-Wareham.d553248635978573324.Attraction) - [Haynes International Motor Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Haynes-International-Motor-Museum-Yeovil.d553248621532491031.Attraction) - [Weymouth Bay ](https://expedia.co.uk/Weymouth-Bay-England.d553248630201299842.Attraction) - [Lulworth Cove Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lulworth-Cove-Beach-Wareham.d6092143.Attraction) - [Fleet Air Arm Museum ](https://expedia.co.uk/Fleet-Air-Arm-Museum-Yeovil.d6079335.Attraction) - [West Bay Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Bay-Beach-Bridport.d6092175.Attraction) - [Abbotsbury Swannery ](https://expedia.co.uk/Abbotsbury-Swannery-Weymouth.d553248621532490965.Attraction) - [Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope ](https://expedia.co.uk/Warmwell-Holiday-Park-Ski-Slope-Dorchester.d553248621555784721.Attraction) - [Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs ](https://expedia.co.uk/Cranborne-Chase-And-The-West-Wiltshire-Downs-England.d553248635997928308.Attraction) - [Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre ](https://expedia.co.uk/Charmouth-Heritage-Coast-Centre-Bridport.d553248621532490357.Attraction) - [Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens ](https://expedia.co.uk/Abbotsbury-Sub-Tropical-Gardens-Weymouth.d6092169.Attraction) - [Kingston Lacy House ](https://expedia.co.uk/Kingston-Lacy-House-Wimborne.d6092131.Attraction) - [Nothe Fort ](https://expedia.co.uk/Nothe-Fort-Weymouth.d6092161.Attraction) - [Montacute House ](https://expedia.co.uk/Montacute-House-Montacute.d6079353.Attraction) - [Seatown Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Seatown-Beach-Bridport.d553248635978573310.Attraction) - [Osmington Bay Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Osmington-Bay-Beach-Weymouth.d553248635978488724.Attraction) - [Weymouth Marina ](https://expedia.co.uk/Weymouth-Marina-Weymouth.d553248621555784722.Attraction) - [Charmouth Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Charmouth-Beach-Bridport.d553248635978573308.Attraction) - [Eype Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Eype-Beach-Bridport.d553248635978488719.Attraction) - 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