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East DorsetShaftesbury

Shaftesbury, set on top of a plateau over the Blackmore Dale, this old country town has thatched cottages and steep cobbled streets running down, with buildings of green sandstone.

Shaftesbury grew up around a nunnery established by Alfred the Great. Try Castle Park or Park Walk for the view over the town.

Tourist Information Centre in the town.

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What To See -

Portland Tourist Attractions

                                    
Shaftesbury Abbey Museum, Shaftesbury, the ruins of Alfred the Great's Benedictine Abbey, founded in 888AD, the museum holds remains excavated from the site, Tel: 01747 852910 Admission Charge Map
       
Larmer Tree Pleasure Gardens, B3081 to Tollard Royal in Wiltshire, Victorian gardens created by General Pitt Rivers, croquet lawns, temples, water features, pheasants, playground, picnic areas,   Tel:01725 516228  Admission Charge Open:Sun-Fri Easter-end of October 11-6 (closed if special event on) Map
                
Old Wardour Castle,  on A30 towards Salisbury, built in 1393 it was severely damaged in the Civil War and was never repaired, in 1756 Lord Arundell built a new house leaving the castle as a romantic ruin.Tel: 01747 870487 Closed 1-2, and Mon and Tues in winter Admission Charge  More On Old Wardour CastleMap
 

Where To Stay in Portland

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Best Western The Royal Chase Hotel Royal Chase Roundabout Shaftesbury SP7 8DB MAP
Situated on the outskirts of Shaftesbury, set within picturesque private grounds, this Georgian ex-monastery has been transformed into a luxury hotel.

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Guest Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels


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The Beckford Arms Fonthill Gifford near Shaftesbury SP3 6PX MAP
Set in the beautiful, peaceful Wiltshire countryside, The Beckford Arms is a historic eighteenth century inn offering a warm welcome, traditional rustic charm and real open fireplaces.

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Holiday Cottages


Sunnyside East Knoyle near Shaftesbury SP3 6AH
Characterful 19thC cottage in beautiful Wiltshire village of East Knoyle, birthplace of Sir Christopher Wren. Village setting with rural outlook and ten minute walk to award winning village shop/post office. Five miles from Historic ... Sleeps 5

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Anvil Cottage Twyford Shaftesbury SP7 0JG
Anvil Cottage is a converted Blacksmith's forge. It has large rooms and is very comfortable. Situated in a quiet hamlet, there are many footpaths close by. The property is on a small holding with a few sheep, cattle and a pony. Longleat, ... Sleeps 5

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The Wheelwrights Compton Abbas near Shaftesbury
Ideally situated for exploring Hardy's Wessex, and boasting wonderful walking from the doorstep over miles of beautiful countryside, this charming and comfortable single storey cottage is perfect for a relaxing break. Adjoining the owners' 18th century… Sleeps 2

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Piper Fontmell Magna near Shaftesbury
Nestling between the Blackmore Vale and Cranborne Chase, the village of Fontmell Magna, with its good pub, shop and tea rooms, lies in 'Hardy' country. Just ½ mile away,these two adjoining cottages are set near a fenced stream within the 10 acre… Sleeps 5/4

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Around The Portland Area

Visit Blandford Forum on the way to the coast, or the cathedral town of Salisbury in Wiltshire.

Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:

Sturminster Newton (7.18 miles) Wincanton (9.77 miles) Blandford Forum (10.24 miles) Milton Abbas (13.33 miles) Cranborne (13.42 miles) Warminster (13.90 miles) Sherborne (14.31 miles) Wilton (15.67 miles) Frome (16.50 miles) Wimborne Minster (16.91 miles) Bere Regis (17.38 miles)

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Area Telephone Code
01747
Information Centre
8 Bell Street
Shaftesbury
Tel:
01747 853514
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