Attractions near Bankhayes

Minterne Gardens (3 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.

Athelhampton House and Gardens (5 Miles)* Considered one of the finest 15th century houses in England, Athelhampton delights visitors with its superbly furnished rooms. The gardens, dating from 1891, are full of vistas and gain much from the fountains and River Piddle flowing through.

Dorset County Museum (6 Miles)* The Museum is housed in a beautiful, gothic-style building, which dates from 1881. It houses an array of fascinating galleries, dealing with a wide range of subjects from the natural sciences and geology to art, history and literature.

The Keep Military Museum (6 Miles)* A modern military museum which uses touch screen computers and creative displays to tell the stories of courage, humour, tradition and sacrifice of those who served in the regiments of Devon and Dorset for over 300 years.

Dinosaur Museum (6 Miles)* The Dinosaur Museum is Britain's original dinosaur museum solely devoted to dinosaurs and their prehistoric world.

Clouds Hill (9 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.

Sherborne Castle (10 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.

Tank Museum (10 Miles)* The Tank Museum brings the history of tanks and tank crew to life, supported by the world's best collection of tanks, and boasting action-packed live displays during school holidays.

Sherborne Old Castle (10 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.

Sherborne Museum (10 Miles)* Sherborne Museum, located in the heart of the town, is home to more than 15,000 items of local history. It's a fascinating treasure trove for anyone researching the town's past.

* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.

Towns near Bankhayes

Piddletrenthide (1 Mile)* In the year 1002, Emma, the daughter of the Duke of Normandy, received, on her marriage to Ethelred (The Unready), land in the village of Piddletrenthide, in the valley of the River Piddle.

Piddlehinton (2 Miles)* Nestled in the much admired Piddle Valley and in a designated area of outstanding natural beauty, lies the small, picturesque village of Piddlehinton.

Cerne Abbas (2 Miles)* Famed for the Cerne Giant - a striking, mysterious, 180-foot high figure cut into the chalk downs overlooking the village, Cerne Abbas is popular for its picturesque streets, 15th century houses and Abbey ruins.

Whitehall (4 Miles)*

North Ronaldsay (4 Miles)*

Dorchester (6 Miles)* The county town of Dorchester has much to offer the visitor, with its bustling shopping precincts, elegant 18th century houses and vital cultural life.

Milton Abbas (6 Miles)*

Frome St. Quintin (6 Miles)*

Tolpuddle (6 Miles)*

Melbury Bubb (8 Miles)*

* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.