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Attractions near Ashmore
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Chettle House
(3 Miles)*
In 1710 Thomas Archer was commissioned to build the existing Chettle House. The house has no corners, all corners are rounded in common with the Archer style similar to those at the Church in Smith Square in London. |
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Old Wardour Castle
(6 Miles)*
Beautifully sited beside a lake, Old Wardour Castle was built in the late 14th century by John Lord Lovel as a lightly fortified but showy and luxurious residence. |
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Edmondsham House and Gardens
(10 Miles)*
Edmonsham House is a fine Tudor Manor House with Georgian additions, which has remained within the ownership of the same family since the sixteenth Century. |
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Kingston Lacy
(10 Miles)*
Kingston Lacy is a magnificent mansion with important collections, set in attractive formal gardens and parkland. |
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Priest's House Museum
(12 Miles)*
The Priest's House is an historic town house dating from the 16th century. This Grade II* listed building retains many original architectural features. |
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Rockbourne Roman Villa
(13 Miles)*
Why not visit the remains of the largest known Roman villa in the area? |
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Stapehill Abbey
(13 Miles)*
For nearly 200 years, Stapehill Abbey was a place of quiet retreat and meditation locked away from the outside world, Home to a Silent Order of Nuns. It is now a museum, farm, gardens and craft centre. |
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Knoll Gardens
(14 Miles)*
Internationally recognised for its naturalistic style , Knoll Gardens specialises in ornamental grasses, and has eight consecutive Chelsea Gold Medals to its name. |
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Wilton House
(14 Miles)*
Wilton house, 450 year old home to the Earl of Pembroke, provides a fascinating insight into British history. |
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Breamore House & Museum
(15 Miles)*
The magnificent Manor House is set above the picturesque village of Breamore, overlooking the avon Valley on the edge of the New Forest just north of Fordingbridge. |
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Sherborne Castle
(15 Miles)*
The present Sherborne Castle was built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594 and has been the Stately Home of the Digby family since 1617. |
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Sherborne Old Castle
(16 Miles)*
Built by Bishop Roger of Salisbury in the 12th century as a strongly defended palace, Sherborne Old Castle became a powerful Royalist base during the Civil War. |
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Avon Heath Country Park
(16 Miles)*
The large areas of heathland are scattered with trees, while purple banks of flowering heather provide a stunning sight in the summer. You may also be lucky enough to see some of the rare birds. |
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Athelhampton House and Gardens
(16 Miles)*
Athelhampton is one of the finest 15th century houses in England, containing many magnificently furnished rooms. The gardens, dating from 1891, are full of vistas and gain much from the fountains and River Piddle flowing through. |
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Salisbury Cathedral
(16 Miles)*
Salisbury Cathedral is a building of world importance. Set within the elegant splendour of the Cathedral Close it is probably the finest medieval building in Britain. |
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