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ShaftesburyTravel Guide
Shaftesbury
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Best Western Shaftesbury The Royal Chase Hotel
Royal Chase Roundabout, Shaftesbury, England
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
Located in the heart of Shaftesbury, this hotel is 6.9 mi (11 km) from Larmer Tree Gardens and within 16 miles (25 km) of Hauser and Wirth Somerset and Stourhead. ...
4/5Very Good! (179 reviews)
"All good"
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2020
The Grosvenor Arms
The Commons, Shaftesbury, England
Located in the heart of Shaftesbury, this hotel is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Larmer Tree Gardens and within 16 miles (25 km) of Hauser and Wirth Somerset and Stourhead. ...
4.4/5Wonderful! (152 reviews)
Great Place to Stay
"Great hotel, staff were very friendly and the food was amazing - definitely a great place to stay"
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2020
The Coppleridge Inn
Elm Hill, Shaftesbury, England
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
This family-friendly bed & breakfast is located in Shaftesbury, where area attractions include Stourhead. Regional attractions also include Longleat Safari and ...
4.5/5Wonderful! (91 reviews)
great restaurant.
"Great bar serving excellent food. Service friendly and welcoming."
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2020
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Upper Vobster Farm
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Nunney Castle, Downside Abbey (Basilica of St. Gregory the Great) and Black Swan ...
Glamping on the Hill
Situated in Radstock, this campsite is within 6 miles (10 km) of Nunney Castle, Downside Abbey (Basilica of St. Gregory the Great) and Black Swan Arts. Radstock ...
4.8/5Exceptional! (27 reviews)
Great stay glamping on the hill.
"Brilliant 2 night stay, very comfortable and very clean. The weather was very cold but the log burner worked a treat. Our 8 year old loved it."
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2020
The Hermitage
Situated in Frome, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Nunney Castle and within 9 miles (15 km) of Longleat and Longleat Safari and Adventure Park. Black Swan ...
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Popular places to visit in Shaftesbury
Gold Hill Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Gold Hill Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Shaftesbury. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Stonehenge
This powerful prehistoric structure is one of England’s most visited monuments and an important UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Longleat
Find out about the history of Longleat, one of the top monuments in Warminster. Amble around this quaint area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its lively bars.
Longleat Safari and Adventure Park
Why not visit the animals who live at Longleat Safari and Adventure Park and see why this is a favourite attraction in Warminster? Wander the picturesque gardens or discover the beautiful countryside in this quaint area.
Poole Harbour
Visit a forested part of this harbor’s archipelago after strolling along the charming promenade full of restaurants, pubs and boutiques.
Bournemouth University
Best known for its media programs that have trained Oscar winners, one of the U.K.’s “new universities” straddles Bournemouth with two campuses.
Reviews of Shaftesbury
4.3
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
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26 Sep 2019Pretty market town with great views and interesting shops, plus the scenic old Hovis advert hill.
5/5 - Excellent
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21 Sep 2019Adore Dorset
5/5 - Excellent
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26 Aug 2019Such a pretty location will definitely visit again
5/5 - Excellent
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25 Jul 2019Lovely setting and gardens, architecture and views? Also good pubs and shops. Museum and theatre.
3/5 - Okay
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3 Jul 2019The museum on Gold Hill was interesting and had very helpful and friendly staff. Not much else to see in town though...
4/5 - Good
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2 Jan 2019Nice little town on the hill but this cottage is actually just south of there in Fontmell Magna, which is a quintessential English village complete with thatched houses, pub and shop. About 45 min from the sea at Studland Bay and Lulworth Cove.
Cities near Shaftesbury
- Gold Hill Museum Holidays
- Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden Holidays
- Stonehenge Holidays
- Longleat Holidays
- Longleat Safari and Adventure Park Holidays
- Poole Harbour Holidays
- Bournemouth University Holidays
- Center Parcs Longleat Forest Holidays
- Wimborne Minster Holidays
- Monkey World Ape Rescue Center Holidays
- Salisbury Cathedral Holidays
- Tutankhamun: The Exhibition Holidays
- Tower Park Holidays
- Poole Quay Holidays
- Royal Bath and West Showground Holidays
- Stourhead Holidays
- Old Sarum Holidays
- Fleet Air Arm Museum Holidays
- Chew Valley Holidays
- Cerne Abbas Giant Holidays
- Parley Manor Holidays
- Salisbury Racecourse Holidays
- Wilton House Holidays
- Athelhampton House and Gardens Holidays
- Kingston Lacy House Holidays
- Larmer Tree Gardens Holidays
- Splashdown Waterpark Holidays
- Hauser and Wirth Somerset Holidays
- Kilver Court Holidays
- Woodhenge Holidays
- Salisbury Museum Holidays
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