Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum
Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (16 miles south west) in New Milton has a world class collection of restored motorbikes. Find out more about the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum.
Cranborne Chase AONB
Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (17 miles north west) covers 380 square miles of scenic countryside in Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire and Somerset. The area is an International Dark Sky Reserve with numerous cycling and walking routes. Find out more about the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Old Wardour Castle
Old Wardour Castle (27 miles north west) was once a lavish home that was destroyed in the English Civil War. Dogs are welcome on a lead. English Heritage members are free. Find out more about Old Wardour Castle. Image courtesy of VisitWiltshire.
Wilton House
Wilton House (24 miles north) is a magnificent, beautifully restored country house and gardens set in landscaped parkland just outside Salisbury, home to the earls of Pembroke. You may recognise it from its appearance in Bridgerton. (Assistance dogs only in the house and grounds.) Find out more about Wilton House.
Tolpuddle Martyrs
Tolpuddle Martyrs (24 miles south west). This Dorset village commemorates the farm labourers who were arrested for forming a trade union in 1834 and transported to Australia, leading to the foundation of trade unions. There is a walking trail around the village, a museum and an annual festival in the summer. Find out more about…
Corfe Castle
Corfe Castle (25 miles south west without the Sandbanks ferry) is a fairy-tale ruin on a hill with a picturesque village nearby. (Dogs are welcome on a lead). The Swanage steam railway stops here. Corfe Castle is free for National Trust members. Find out more about Corfe Castle.
Monkey World
Monkey World (25 miles south west) is the ape rescue centre – you may recognise it from the TV programme Monkey Life. Find out more about Monkey World.
Buckler’s Hard
A beautiful maritime village, forming part of the Beaulieu Estate. Explore the maritime museum or take a boat trip along the Beaulieu river. Find out more about Buckler’s Hard.
Beaulieu
Beaulieu (26 miles south east) has the National Motor Museum, an abbey, stately home and extensive grounds with a monorail, plus Buckler’s Hard shipbuilding village nearby. We would also recommend the Beaulieu to Buckler’s Hard walk, which is approximately 2 miles each way. Dogs are allowed in the grounds on a lead, but not inside…
The Tank Museum
The Tank Museum (28 miles south west) at Bovington has an impressive collection of tanks and weaponry. Look out for live-action displays and the popular TankFest event. (Assistance dogs only). Find out more about The Tank Museum.