Emma's Guidebook
Food Scene
An excellent local pub within a short walking distance. Fantastic food and stunning views from the outdoor seating area across the rolling hills. Vegetarian and vegan options.
12 locals recommend
Mitre
23 High StAn excellent local pub within a short walking distance. Fantastic food and stunning views from the outdoor seating area across the rolling hills. Vegetarian and vegan options.
The Grosvenor Arms
High StreetFantastic food and drink in a lovely local pub.
Ecco Gelato
Long StreetIncredible gelato ice cream
Chutney's
28 Salisbury StGreat food and good prices
Located right at the top of Gold Hill, the Salt Cellar has great food with options for vegetarians and vegans.
21 locals recommend
The Salt Cellar
2-4 Gold HillLocated right at the top of Gold Hill, the Salt Cellar has great food with options for vegetarians and vegans.
Sightseeing
The famous Gold Hill; a beautiful, incredibly steep, cobbled street lined with stunning cottages and with amazing views over the fields and rolling hills. There is a cafe at the top of the hill and a small museum with information about the Hill's history.
92 locals recommend
Gold Hill
Gold HillThe famous Gold Hill; a beautiful, incredibly steep, cobbled street lined with stunning cottages and with amazing views over the fields and rolling hills. There is a cafe at the top of the hill and a small museum with information about the Hill's history.
A small, local airfield complete with runway cafe. Just a 15 minute drive from Shaftesbury town centre. Local hilltop walks accessible from the same location.
29 locals recommend
Compton Abbas Airfield
A small, local airfield complete with runway cafe. Just a 15 minute drive from Shaftesbury town centre. Local hilltop walks accessible from the same location.
Stunning beach with famous rock arch situated along the Dorset coast path. Beautiful even in bad weather.
403 locals recommend
Durdle Door
Stunning beach with famous rock arch situated along the Dorset coast path. Beautiful even in bad weather.
Beautiful gardens in the grounds of Shaftesbury Abbey.
22 locals recommend
Shaftesbury Abbey Museum & Garden
Park WalkBeautiful gardens in the grounds of Shaftesbury Abbey.
Stonehenge
World famous landmark just a short drive from Shaftesbury
Old Wardour Castle
Local castle ruins in beautiful surroundings.
Local walled garden with fantastic tea rooms in the village that is home to the gravestone of Lawrence of Arabia.
15 locals recommend
Moreton Walled Garden
Local walled garden with fantastic tea rooms in the village that is home to the gravestone of Lawrence of Arabia.
Activities
Great fun day out at a local falconry. Includes butterfly garden, picnic area and birds of prey.
9 locals recommend
Xtreme Falconry at Dorset Falconry Park
Great fun day out at a local falconry. Includes butterfly garden, picnic area and birds of prey.
Fantastic fun day out for families and those with an interest in British military history.
247 locals recommend
The Tank Museum
Linsay RoadFantastic fun day out for families and those with an interest in British military history.
Heated outdoor pool with slots for lane swimming and family fun sessions. Open in Spring and Summer months.
6 locals recommend
Shaftesbury Oasis Swimming Pool
Barton HillHeated outdoor pool with slots for lane swimming and family fun sessions. Open in Spring and Summer months.