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Badbury Rings Wikidata has entry Q17650619 with data related to this monument.
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Badbury Rings is an Iron Age hill fort in east Dorset, England. It was in the territory of the Durotriges. In the Roman era a temple was located immediately west of the fort, and there was a Romano-British town known as Vindocladia a short distance to the south-west
Badbury Rings is an Iron Age hill fort in east Dorset, England. It was in the territory of the Durotriges. In the Roman era a temple was located immediately west of the fort, and there was a Romano-British town known as Vindocladia a short distance to the south-west
...I enjoyed watching the local farmer harvesting the wheat at Badbury Rings today. Here is the scene - (over! ) processed in Snapseed for Mac.
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Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa

Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa

3 out of 5
7 Durley Chine Road Bournemouth England
The price is £62 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
£62
15 Mar - 16 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! (1,001 reviews)
The room was comfortable and fine for a couple of nights. The staff were friendly and always around to be able to ask questions etc. There was access to the swimming pool, gym and spa if required. The only downside was that my wife and I both got a stomach problem which we think may have been due ...

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa
Laguna Hotel

Laguna Hotel

3 out of 5
6 Suffolk Road South Bournemouth England
The price is £41 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
£41
22 Feb - 23 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)
Staff were very accommodating, rooms fit for purpose.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Laguna Hotel
Royal Bath Hotel & Spa Bournemouth

Royal Bath Hotel & Spa Bournemouth

4 out of 5
Bath Road Bournemouth England
The price is £48 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
£48
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the clean rooms and the overall value in their ...
7/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
The room had a nice view, the staff were helpful. The breakfast and dinner were nice. Overall a good experience

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Royal Bath Hotel & Spa Bournemouth
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The Cliff House Hotel

The Cliff House Hotel

4 out of 5
Marine Drive West New Milton England
Stay at this holiday home in New Milton. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Barton-on-sea Beach and Highcliffe Beach are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (410 reviews)
Room was clean if a little on the small side. View was beautiful.Bed was extremely comfy. Staff friendly and helpful.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

The Cliff House Hotel
Karelia - Lovely Log Cabin w/Hot-tub and forest access, sleeps 10

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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (154 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

Karelia - Lovely Log Cabin w/Hot-tub and forest access, sleeps 10
Luxury villa for 22 people with pool, jacuzzi, large garden and private pub!

Luxury villa for 22 people with pool, jacuzzi, large garden and private pub!

Three Legged Cross England
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Wimborne. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Go Ape at Moors Valley Ringwood and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (191 reviews)
The whole experience was wonderful. The pool, although cold was well used, followed by a dip in the hot tub. The little private pub was a hit, along with the games room. A beautiful venue for special ocasions. Comfortable rooms, lovely grounds and helpful hosts. Altogether amazing.

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Luxury villa for 22 people with pool, jacuzzi, large garden and private pub!
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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.

Blandford Forum Town Museum

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.

Shillingstone Railway Project

Royal Signals Museum

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Royal Signals Museum in Tarrant Monkton.

Royal Signals Museum

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.

Ashley Wood Golf Club

The Art Stable

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in The Art Stable during your trip to Child Okeford. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

The Art Stable

Chettle Play Park

Explore the great outdoors at Chettle Play Park, a lovely green space in Chettle.

Chettle Play Park

Things to do

Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise

Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise

£15
per adult
Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise
E-Bike excursion to Harrys Rock or Corfé Castle

E-Bike excursion to Harrys Rock or Corfé Castle

£95
per adult
E-Bike excursion to Harrys Rock or Corfé Castle
E-bike excursion exploring the Purbecks

E-bike excursion exploring the Purbecks

£105
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
E-bike excursion exploring the Purbecks
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Cities near Shapwick

Bridge over the Stour at White Mill - Floodtime!

Wimborne

Church Of St Peter And St Paul Wikidata has entry Q17531499 with data related to this item.
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Blandford Forum

I took this just as the hailstorm began! Ashley Wood nature reserve, Blandford, Dorset.
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Tarrant Keyneston

Bridge over the Stour at White Mill - Floodtime!

Sturminster Marshall