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Bryanston, Dorset. Bryanston School buildings and surrounding area - taken from a model helicopter.

Bryanston (2 Pictures)

in the county of Dorset (4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction NE)

The town was initially the town of Brian de Lisle, a Baron at the court of King John...

Athelhampton House, Dorset

Athelhampton (3 Pictures)

in the county of Dorset (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction SW)

Athelhampton lies close to the little River Piddle which almost entirely encircles Athelhampton House which was built in the 15th-century by Sir William Martyn who was granted the lands and a license to build upon them by King Henry VII in the year 1483...

A Dorset Garden, Shillingstone.

Shillingstone (463 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Dorset (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction N)

A picturesque village in the county of Dorset..

Sturminster Newton in Dorset

Sturminster Newton (40 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Dorset (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction N)

A small attractive Market Town in Dorset...

Cottages, Higher Bockhampton

Higher Bockhampton (3 Pictures)

in the county of Dorset (7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction SW)

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Bridge over River Stour at White Mill, near Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

Sturminster Marshall (1 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Dorset (8.8 miles, 14.1 km, direction E)

Sturminster Marshall is famous for its beautiful White Corn Mill and for the magnificent eight arched bridge spanning the River Stour...

Cerne Abbas, Dorset.

Cerne Abbas (68 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Dorset (9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction W)

Famous for its huge chalk 'rude' giant, Cerne Abbas is a lovely ancient village in Dorset...

Minterne Magna

Minterne Magna (22 Pictures)

in the county of Dorset (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction W)

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Thomas Hardy's cottage

Dorchester (86 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Dorset (10.3 miles, 16.5 km, direction SW)

Dorchester is the county town of Dorset and is the heart of Thomas Hardy's Wessex. On the outskirts of the town you will find Hardy’s birthplace and family home in Higher.....

The Sydling Valley, Dorset

Sydling St Nicholas (22 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Dorset (11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction W)

This is a particularly scenic village lying deep in a chalk-stream valley between open downs. Every approach to it is beautiful, whether crossing the hills from Cerne Abbas or Maiden Newton, or coming up the waters of the River Cerne between meadows flooded with spring lambs and ponies...

King Street, Wimborne Minster, Dorset

Wimborne Minster (103 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Dorset (12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction E)

Wimborne Minster is a magnificent Georgian town in the valley of the delightful River Stour...

Osmington view over golden cab, Dorset

Osmington (6 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Dorset (13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction SW)

The pretty village of Osmington is situated along the Jurassic coast just 4 miles North-East of the historic resort of Weymouth. It has narrow streets and pretty thatched.....

High Street & St James' Church, Shaftesbury, Dorset

Shaftesbury (95 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Dorset (13.3 miles, 21.5 km, direction N)

Shaftsbury is Dorset's only hill-top town, with its long history and good views it is particularly attractive to tourists...

Confectionery

West Lulworth (125 Pictures)

in the county of Dorset (13.4 miles, 21.5 km, direction S)

One of the most visited geological areas of Britain, Lulworth Cove has recently been placed into the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline...

A picture of The Blue Pool

Furzebrook (5 Pictures)

in the county of Dorset (13.9 miles, 22.3 km, direction SE)

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Sherborne, Dorset.

Sherborne (111 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Dorset (14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction NW)

The softly glowing Ham stone of which most of the town properties are built, lends warmth and atmosphere to what is already a unique and attractive place...

Tyneham

Tyneham (55 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Dorset (14.2 miles, 22.9 km, direction S)

Known as the Ghost village of Dorset, the village of Tyneham was requisitioned by the War Office during 1943, with all 225 residents having to leave their homes. The army never.....

The Quay

Poole (188 Pictures)

a Seaside Town in the county of Dorset (14.2 miles, 22.9 km, direction SE)

Three miles of golden beaches extending from Sandbanks to Brankesome Dene Chine and on towards Bournemouth, ensure an enjoyable time for families and sun-worshippers alike...

Hardy's Dorset

Melbury Osmond (3 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of Dorset (14.9 miles, 24.0 km, direction W)

A long, winding lane, flanked by grassy banks covered in fern and wild flowers, leads to the picture postcard village of Melbury Osmond..

Poyntington, Dorset

Poyntington (2 Pictures)

in the county of Dorset (15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction NW)

This is a delightful small village situated in the picturesque Blackmore Vale where the Dorset and Somerset boundary meets...

Recommended attractions near Milton Abbas

Athelhampton House, Dorset

Athelhampton House (10 Pictures)

(5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction SW)

Athelhampton House is a fine example of a 15th Century house nestling in deepest Dorset...

Thomas Hardy's cottage in Higher Bockhampton, Dorset

Hardy's Cottage (4 Pictures)

(8.0 miles, 12.8 km, direction SW)

Home of poet and novelist Thomas Hardy until the age of 34. Under the Greenwood Tree and Far from the Madding Crowd were.....

A picture of Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre

Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre (47 Pictures)

(8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction S)

This is a place where "Monkey Business" really is acceptable, for the centre is home to over 150 primates of 15 different.....

Cerne Giant in Cerne Abbas, Dorset.

Cerne Abbas Giant (2 Pictures)

(8.8 miles, 14.1 km, direction W)

This magnificent figure cut into the turf of a chalk hillside is best viewed from the north of the village. He is known as "The.....

Bridge over River Stour at White Mill, near Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

White Mill (5 Pictures)

(9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction E)

The White Mill is an attraction in the delightful village of Sturminster Marshall. The cornmill occupies a site recorded in.....

View from Badbury Rings, Near Wimborne, Dorset

Badbury Rings (19 Pictures)

(9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction E)

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The Roman Town House, Dorchester, Dorset

Roman Town House (1 Pictures)

(10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction SW)

The Roman Town House was a discovery of the 1930's. From excavations beneath the ground came a rich feast of Roman history that.....

The Keep Military Museum, Dorchester. Dorset

The Keep Military Museum (15 Pictures)

(10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction SW)

This exciting keep is the home of the Military Museum of Devon and Dorset. Here visitors with a keen interest in all things.....

Kingston Lacey in Wimborne Minster, Dorset

Kingston Lacy (44 Pictures)

(10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction E)

Set in 250 acres of spectacular parkland landscaped in the latter half of the 18th century and now roamed by a herd of Red Devon.....

Maiden Castle, Dorset

Maiden Castle (10 Pictures)

(12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction SW)

The finest Iron Age hillfort in Europe, Maiden Castle is the size of 50 football pitches and was first built in 600BC over the.....

Upton Country Park, Poole, Dorset

Upton House & Country Park (11 Pictures)

(12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction SE)

Located near the historic town of Poole on the northern shore of Poole Harbour, Upton Country Park comprises of over 100 acres of.....

St Andrew's Church

Lulworth Castle (24 Pictures)

(12.8 miles, 20.5 km, direction S)

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Sherborne Abbey at night

Sherborne Abbey (7 Pictures)

(13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction NW)

Without doubt this magnificent Abbey built centuries ago of creamy Ham stone ranks amongst the finest Abbey churches anywhere in.....

Arne Autumn 2012

Arne RSPB Reserve (127 Pictures)

(13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction SE)

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Sherborne Old Castle

Sherborne Castle (80 Pictures)

(13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction NW)

Many fascinating tales remain from the time when Sherborne Castle was lived in by Sir Walter Raleigh, a favourite of Elizabeth I......

The Blue Pool

The Blue Pool (25 Pictures)

(13.6 miles, 21.8 km, direction SE)

Between Wareham and Corfe Castle can be found the unique visitor attraction called the Blue Pool, which was once a clay pit. Tiny.....

Durdle Door, Wareham, part of the beautiful Dorset coastline.

Durdle Door (120 Pictures)

(13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction S)

On a coast of fabulous high white cliffs there are few views to rival the spectacular Durdle Door. This natural phenomena,.....

The Nine Stones, Stone Circle in Winterbourne Abbas, Dorset

The Nine Stones (1 Pictures)

(14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction SW)

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Abbey Tower Stapehill

Stapehill Abbey (7 Pictures)

(15.2 miles, 24.4 km, direction E)

The Nun's of enclosed orders usually led a harsh existence under a regime of dedication and prayer, but it was also a peaceful.....

Penquin at SeaLife Centre in Weymouth

Sea Life Park, Weymouth (1 Pictures)

(15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction SW)

A unique mix of indoor and outdoor attractions set in seven acres makes Sea Life a great family day out. The Park offers a day.....


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