Food Scene
A collection of pubs and restaurants we would definitely recommend trying out for yourselves.
The Royal Oak
Village owned, great food, nice atmosphere.
The Museum Inn
Great for local game dishes and produce.
The Queens Head
1 North StGood local pub right next door!
The Compasses Inn
Ancient pub, good food in quirky setting.
The Compasses Inn
Home of the '30 mile menu'. Good food, well cooked.
The Beckford Arms
Stylish country pub.
Found at the end of Town Path a lovely walk across Salisburys water meadows the Hotel offers good pub food and a classic restaurant too.
8 locals recommend
Old Mill Hotel
Town PathFound at the end of Town Path a lovely walk across Salisburys water meadows the Hotel offers good pub food and a classic restaurant too.
The Greyhound Inn
4 Market PlaceNice friendly pub, with good menu suitable for all.
The New Inn
41-43 New StTudor Inn with lovely garden giving views of Salisbury Cathedral.
La Fosse at Cranborne
8-9 The SquareSpecial place in small village. Award winning restaurant.
Henderson's Artisan Bakery
Fantastic Baker, supplies our local shop at weekends.
Great food, lovely setting and a lovely shop with an eclectic mix of beautiful things to buy - from cushions and candles to art and furniture.
35 locals recommend
The Rockingham Arms
Great food, lovely setting and a lovely shop with an eclectic mix of beautiful things to buy - from cushions and candles to art and furniture.
Beautiful food, traditional french cuisine with an excellent selection of wines.
26 locals recommend
Les Mirabelles
Forest RoadBeautiful food, traditional french cuisine with an excellent selection of wines.
The Inn station
Lovely pub, friendly staff and good food.
The Greater Good Inn
Shaftesbury RoadFamily run pub, great menu and good beer.
Arts & Culture
Interesting gallery, cafe and crafts set in a converted mill building in the heart of the city.
18 locals recommend
Fisherton Mill - Gallery | Cafe | Studios
108 Fisherton StInteresting gallery, cafe and crafts set in a converted mill building in the heart of the city.
Step back in time, through working examples of life through many different eras. Including the stunning Viking Long House.
The Ancient Technology Centre
Step back in time, through working examples of life through many different eras. Including the stunning Viking Long House.
Essentials
Award winning cafe, shop and post office set in converted chapel. Ideally placed right next to our house!
Chalke Valley Stores
Award winning cafe, shop and post office set in converted chapel. Ideally placed right next to our house!
Parks & Nature
Beautiful walks through the chalk downs over Neolithic earthworks and World War II firing ranges.
9 locals recommend
Martin Down National Nature Reserve
Beautiful walks through the chalk downs over Neolithic earthworks and World War II firing ranges.
Idyllic glades, ancient woodland, open moors, heathland and cliff top walks where ponies, cattle, donkeys and deer roam free. What more could you ask for.
536 locals recommend
New Forest National Park
Idyllic glades, ancient woodland, open moors, heathland and cliff top walks where ponies, cattle, donkeys and deer roam free. What more could you ask for.
Entertainment & Activities
Water skiing, paddle boards, kayaking and a massive inflatable assault course in the middle of a lake!
151 locals recommend
New Forest Water Park
Ringwood RoadWater skiing, paddle boards, kayaking and a massive inflatable assault course in the middle of a lake!
Sightseeing
Stonehenge
World Heritage Site housing the iconic and mysterious stone circles.
Stunning Cathedral in the heart of the City. Book a tower tour if you have a couple of hours to spare and aren't afraid of heights!
302 locals recommend
Salisbury Cathedral
Stunning Cathedral in the heart of the City. Book a tower tour if you have a couple of hours to spare and aren't afraid of heights!
English Heritage property, a great castle you can explore in a lovely setting. Robin Hood Prince of Thieves was filmed here if you are old enough to remember the Kevin Costner film!
73 locals recommend
Old Wardour Castle
English Heritage property, a great castle you can explore in a lovely setting. Robin Hood Prince of Thieves was filmed here if you are old enough to remember the Kevin Costner film!
English Heritage owned original site of Salisbury Cathedral and ancient fort.
59 locals recommend
Old Sarum
Castle RdEnglish Heritage owned original site of Salisbury Cathedral and ancient fort.
Everything Else
Remedy Oak Golf Course
Horton RoadStunning golf course in woodland setting.
More than a garden centre, a place full of lovely things to buy and nice coffee shop too. In the same village as The Inn at Cranborne.
13 locals recommend
Cranborne Garden Centre
Wimborne StreetMore than a garden centre, a place full of lovely things to buy and nice coffee shop too. In the same village as The Inn at Cranborne.