Title: Iwerne Minster Travel Guide: Best of Iwerne Minster, Blandford Forum Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Iwerne Minster](https://expedia.co.uk/Iwerne-Minster-Hotels.d553248635118478692.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Iwerne Minster](https://expedia.co.uk/Iwerne-Minster-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635118478692.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Iwerne Minster Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Iwerne-Minster.d553248635118478692.Car-Hire-Guide)[Iwerne Minster Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Iwerne-Minster.d553248635118478692.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Iwerne Minster Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Clayesmore School - Main House frontage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10300/30bd4a98-4fec-4ac4-b467-be79576d6db6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10300/30bd4a98-4fec-4ac4-b467-be79576d6db6.jpg) by [Johan VAN DIJK](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/119239) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Clayesmore School - Main House frontage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10300/30bd4a98-4fec-4ac4-b467-be79576d6db6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10300/30bd4a98-4fec-4ac4-b467-be79576d6db6.jpg) by [Johan VAN DIJK](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/119239) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![The Chantry - Iwerne Minster This is an unaltered Grade II* Listed C17 house.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10300/ebf5b0fd-7b1b-41d8-b958-1194f028a930.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10300/ebf5b0fd-7b1b-41d8-b958-1194f028a930.jpg) by [Mike Searle](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/10423) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![The Parish Church of St Mary, Iwerne Minster The church is a beautiful building with features dating from many different dates and styles. It has a medieval ribbed stone spire, one of only three in Dorset.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10300/05c4759e-10e0-4c83-89d0-9576cf564fef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10300/05c4759e-10e0-4c83-89d0-9576cf564fef.jpg) by [Trish Steel](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/9274) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Roadside stream, Iwerne Minster Iwerne is an ancient British (Celtic) river-name, first recorded as Iwern broc in the mid-10th century but much older than that, probably meaning 'yew-tree stream'. Iwerne Minster is recorded as Evneminstre in the Domesday Book of 1086, but its first appearance is in a Saxon charter dated 871 where it is simply ywern or hywerna. The affix is Old English mynster '(church of) a monastery' with reference to the early possession of this estate by Shaftesbury Abbey.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10300/81fb245f-c095-415a-bf48-e715953363ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10300/81fb245f-c095-415a-bf48-e715953363ab.jpg) by [Trish Steel](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/9274) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Iwerne Minster Things to do - Top hotels in Iwerne Minster - Top Holiday Rentals in Iwerne Minster ![Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/19700/19693/68ed4575_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa 7 Durley Chine Road Bournemouth England £63 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews) The room was very clean, the hotel was lovely and clean. The spa was amazing and all the staff in the hotel were very friendly. Would definitely recommend the hotel and would stay there again 🙂 Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=19693&PinnedHotelID=19693&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118478692) ![Laguna Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3540000/3539200/3539153/b2ed4724_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Laguna Hotel 6 Suffolk Road South Bournemouth England £39 9 Feb - 10 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ... 7.2/10 Good! (1,001 reviews) Convenient location , incredibly good price , clean and tidy Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F02%2F2026&endDate=10%2F02%2F2026&selected=3539153&PinnedHotelID=3539153&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118478692) ![Legacy Rose and Crown Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/14800/14780/a21dc52e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Legacy Rose and Crown Hotel Harnham Road Salisbury England £72 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Salisbury. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews) Very nice room in the original part of the hotel, comfy bed, excellent breakfast. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=14780&PinnedHotelID=14780&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118478692) [See all 2,283 properties in Iwerne Minster](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635118478692) 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. ![Peartree Serviced Apartments](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13060000/13055800/13055764/7eeb8287_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Peartree Serviced Apartments 17-19 Mill Road Salisbury England Stay at this aparthotel in Salisbury. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mompesson House and Arundells are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (308 reviews) It was a great location for my family to visit my Mum in Salisbury hospital. Really easy to find and owner/ manager was very helpful with directions and organising our parking before we checked in. Simple automated check in system as we arrived out of hours. The apartment was pristine with excellent ... Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Salisbury-Hotels-Peartree-Serviced-Apartments.h13055764.Hotel-Information) ![Karelia - Lovely Log Cabin w/Hot-tub and forest access, sleeps 10](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83500000/83495000/83494904/504ec84b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Karelia - Lovely Log Cabin w/Hot-tub and forest access, sleeps 10 Ashley Heath England Stay at this cottage in Ringwood. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a sauna. Popular attractions Moors Valley Country Park and Go Ape at Moors Valley Ringwood ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (152 reviews) Hosts amazingProperty just what was needed, with everything either catered for or quickly remediated.Sauna a novelty and well worth a visit. Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ringwood-Hotels-Karelia-Luxury-Finnish-Log-Cabin-WHot-Tub.h83494904.Hotel-Information) ![Alum Chine Beach House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17180000/17177900/17177842/86552b29_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Alum Chine Beach House 36 Burnaby Road Bournemouth England Stay at this aparthotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free parking and an outdoor tennis court. Popular attractions Bournemouth Beach and Poole Harbour are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (24 reviews) Great location and nice and quiet but close enough to bars and restaurants in Westbourne. Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bournemouth-Hotels-Alum-Chine-Beach-House.h17177842.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Iwerne Minster](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635118478692&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 Iwerne Minster hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635118478692&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08)[7 Feb - 8 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635118478692&startDate=2026-02-07&endDate=2026-02-08) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635118478692&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=553248635118478692&startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635118478692&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=553248635118478692&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Blandford Forum Town Museum You can spend time exploring the galleries in Blandford Forum Town Museum during your trip to Blandford Forum. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Blandford-Forum-Town-Museum-Blandford-Forum.d553248621532490980.Attraction) #### Shillingstone Railway Project Find out about the history of Shillingstone when you spend time at Shillingstone Railway Project. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Shillingstone-Railway-Project-Blandford-Forum.d553248621532490982.Attraction) #### Royal Signals Museum You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Royal Signals Museum in Tarrant Monkton. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Royal-Signals-Museum-Blandford-Forum.d969867182402326528.Attraction) #### Ashley Wood Golf Club Enjoy a round of golf in Tarrant Rawston at Ashley Wood Golf Club. Stroll along the riverfront in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ashley-Wood-Golf-Club-Blandford-Forum.d553248621555743999.Attraction) #### Chettle Play Park Explore the great outdoors at Chettle Play Park, a lovely green space in Chettle. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chettle-Play-Park-Blandford-Forum.d881469613268262912.Attraction) #### The Art Stable You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in The Art Stable during your trip to Child Okeford. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/The-Art-Stable-Blandford-Forum.d553248621555971192.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50180336/2f3d566a-ea40-4848-a73a-27d4b3352b2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise £14 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/poole-harbour-and-islands-circular-cruise.a50180336.activity-details) [See all activities in Iwerne Minster](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Iwerne-Minster.d553248635118478692.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Iwerne Minster ![Cottages on a Hill, Shaftesbury, England](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4771/177af04c-24b3-42db-b437-23e50bb42ff9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Shaftesbury ![Salisbury Cathedral which includes heritage architecture and tranquil scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092193/5e9b6394-f4ba-4afe-b7d8-b86f0780345e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Salisbury ![Church Of St Peter And St Paul Wikidata has entry Q17531499 with data related to this item.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10300/9b0296ea-7690-4d97-b413-471f8d398e6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) by [MikeofDorset (page does not exist)](//commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:MikeofDorset&action=edit&redlink=1) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ### Blandford Forum ![One of the very best butterfly spots in Dorset - but not today!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000011465/76f992ce-2e88-480c-898a-39f6e7000e24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0) by [Ian Kirk](https://www.flickr.com/people/76592037@N00) ([Creative Commons Attribution 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)) ### Fontmell Magna - Cities near Iwerne Minster - Places of interest [Shaftesbury](https://expedia.co.uk/Shaftesbury.dx4771)[Salisbury](https://expedia.co.uk/Salisbury.dx5679)[Blandford Forum](https://expedia.co.uk/Blandford-Forum.dx10300)[Fontmell Magna](https://expedia.co.uk/Fontmell-Magna.dx3000011465)[East Orchard](https://expedia.co.uk/East-Orchard.dx3000011611)[Ashmore](https://expedia.co.uk/Ashmore.dx3000403246)[Bedchester](https://expedia.co.uk/Bedchester.dx3000450477)[Child Okeford](https://expedia.co.uk/Child-Okeford.dx3000467146)[Tarrant Gunville](https://expedia.co.uk/Tarrant-Gunville.dx3000476221) - [New Forest National Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/New-Forest-National-Park-England.d6046242.Attraction) - 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