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SHAFTESBURY
Gold Hill
SHAFTESBURY- www.shaftesburydorset.com
Steeped in history and tradition, it offers visitors breathtaking views and the warmest of welcomes. The ‘Shaston’ of Thomas Hardy’s novels, Shaftesbury is one of the oldest and highest towns in England and dominates what Hardy called the ‘engirdled and secluded’ Blackmore Vale.
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SALISBURY & STONEHENGE
SALISBURY & STONEHENGE - www.visitsalisbury.com
Enjoy this medieval city for 'Britain's Best View,' its Cathedral, museums, historic houses and great range of shops; linger at a café or a pub or take in a show or a concert - it's up to you.
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SALISBURY
HORSE RACING AT SALISBURY www.salisburyracecourse.co.uk
For those of you who enjoy horse racing this is a great course and very popular. It is 25 minutes by car.
All details can be found on the web link.
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WINCANTON
HORSE RACING AT WINCANTON
www.wincantonracehourse.co.uk
A lovely course about 30 minutes away.
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SHERBORNE
SHERBORNE www.sherbornetown.com
Sherborne is about 40 minutes drive from here and is, without doubt, one of the most beautiful towns in England. With its abundance of medieval buildings, superb Abbey, world famous Schools, picturesque Almshouse and two Castles, Sherborne has much to offer visitors. Ideally located on the Dorset and Somerset border it has excellent transport links enabling the town to flourish.
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LONGLEAT
LONGLEAT - www.longleat.co.uk
Voted ‘UK Family Attraction of the Year’ by the Good Britain Guide, Longleat offers a wonderland of attractions to suit all ages! Set in more than 900 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped parkland with a further 8,000 acres of woodlands, lakes and farmland, Longleat combines the magic of the old with the marvels of the new.
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STOURHEAD
STOURHEAD - www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-stourhead/
An outstanding example of the English landscape style, this splendid garden was designed by Henry Hoare II and laid out between 1741 and 1780. Classical temples, including the Pantheon and Temple of Apollo, are set around the central lake at the end of a series of vistas, which change as the visitor moves around the paths and through the magnificent mature woodland with its extensive collection of exotic trees.
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DORSET AND THE JURASSIC COAST
DORSET & THE JURASSIC COAST - www.bitesizebritain.co.uk/county/dorset.asp
We are less than a hour from the stunning dorset coast.
Wonderful countryside and stunning views; hidden villages and historic market towns; fascinating attractions and colourful events; quality food and traditional crafts, betwixt the New Forest and Jurassic Coast
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BATH
BATH - www.visitbath.co.uk
The golden city of Bath has been welcoming visitors for over 2,000 years.
Designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, Bath presents some of the finest architectural sights in Europe, such as the Roman Baths & Pump Room, the Royal Crescent, Pulteney Bridge and the Circus.
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WINCHESTER
WINCHESTER - www.visitwinchester.co.uk
An unspoilt cathedral city on the edge of the South Downs, Winchester is England's ancient capital and former seat of King Alfred the Great. Today, Winchester combines the best of city life with the freshness of the surrounding countryside. One hour from here this is England as it ought to be.
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