Attractions in Melbury Abbas & Things to Do in Melbury Abbas
(and nearby)

Old Wardour Castle (5 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.
Chettle House (6 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.
Stourhead (11 Miles)*
You do not have to travel as far as you might expect to see the Temple of Apollo and the Pantheon – Stourhead has miniature versions of both!
Edmondsham House and Gardens (12 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.
Kingston Lacy (13 Miles)*
Kingston Lacy is a magnificent mansion with important collections, set in attractive formal gardens and parkland.
Longleat (14 Miles)*
Longleat Safari and Adventure Park is just getting bigger and better with more exciting things to see in 2012!
Sherborne Castle (14 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.
Sherborne Old Castle (14 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.
Rockbourne Roman Villa (14 Miles)*
Why not visit the remains of the largest known Roman villa in the area?
Wilton House (14 Miles)*
Wilton house, 450 year old home to the Earl of Pembroke, provides a fascinating insight into British history.
Priest's House Museum (14 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.
Sherborne Museum (15 Miles)*
Sherborne Museum, with over 15,000 items of local history, is in the heart of the town close to five of the most ancient buildings in its history: the Abbey, Sherborne School, the Almshouse, the Conduit and the Old Church House.
Breamore House & Museum (16 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.
Knoll Gardens (16 Miles)*
Hidden away in a quiet corner of east Dorset is the garden of internationally acclaimed plantsman Neil Lucas.Strolling around this secluded four-acre garden you'll discover rare and unusual trees and shrubs
Minterne Gardens (16 Miles)*
The Minterne Valley, landscaped in the manner of Capability Brown in the 18th century, has been the home of the Churchill and Digby families for over 350 years.
Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum (16 Miles)*
Let Salisbury Museum take you on a journey through one of the most fascinating areas of Britain.
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.
Mompesson House (16 Miles)*
Sharing the Close in Salisbury with the magnificent Salisbury Cathedral overlooking the Choristers' Green, the grand Mompesson House with its Queen Anne facade looks quite at home in this quiet backwater of Old Sarum.
Old Sarum (17 Miles)*
The great earthwork of Old Sarum stands near Salisbury on the edge of Wiltshire's chalk plains. Its mighty ramparts were raised in about 500 BC by Iron Age people and later occupied by the Romans.
Athelhampton House and Gardens (17 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.
Frome Museum (18 Miles)*
The current Exhibition at Frome Museum is the art of JW Singer & Sons Ltd of internationsl remown that originally specialised in church ornaments, plate and memorials.
Avon Heath Country Park (18 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.
Clouds Hill (18 Miles)*
Although it is a long way from Arabia, Clouds Hill was the simple Dorset home of writer and British Army Officer, T.E. Lawrence, also known as Lawrence of Arabia.
East Somerset Railway (19 Miles)*
Take a ride through the beautiful Somerset countryside in our original steam-hauled trains, and relax among the sights and sounds of an old-style country branch line.
Tank Museum (19 Miles)*
The Tank Museum brings the history of tanks and tank crew to life, supported by the world's best collection of tanks & boasting action packed live displays during school holidays.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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