Founded in 1970, the Mere Museum is housed in a beautiful historic house that dates from 1839. Starting as a small and modest collection,...

The Gillingham Local History Society was founded in 1953 in order to oversee the extensive collection that the Freame family had bequeathed to the parish....

Stourhead is owned and operated by the National Trust and represents one of the most prestigious mansion houses and parkland estates in the region....

Gold Hill is the most famous street in Shaftesbury, a town full of quaint corners and superb views on the edge of a 700-foot plateau....

King Alfred the Great founded Shaftesbury Abbey as a Benedictine nunnery in 880AD. It stood for many hundreds of years as one of the...

Located at the top of Gold Hill, Shaftesbury Town Museum is an interesting attraction for those looking to discover more about the town, its history...

This museum is dedicated to the long and rich history of this settlement in the Somerset countryside. Within the collection that has been assembled...

The unusual hexagonal ruins of Old Wardour Castle stand serenely in its lakeside setting protected by acres of wood. But this beguiling scene of rural...

This museum is dedicated to this small community in Somerset. It is filled with interesting artefacts and archaeological finds that have been collected by...

Located close to the village of Sturminster Newton in the charming Dorset countryside, this medieval manor house is maintained by English Heritage. The structure...

This small museum is housed in a converted Victorian chapel at the heart of the community. The collection contains a variety of objects, photographs...

The Dewey Museum offers a fascinating insight into local history and contains a wealth of information on a range of topics. The collection contains...

Frome Museum is housed in the former Literary Institution building. The exhibits feature local industries, the most prominent being Singer’s Art Metal Works, famed for...

Black Swan Arts is a dynamic venue for contemporary arts and crafts. There are two galleries dedicated to an ambitious programme of exhibitions sharing high...

The moated castle at Nunney is a striking and magnificent part of the local Somerset countryside. The property is under the administration of English...

Haynes Motor Museum is amongst the largest in Europe, with an impressive international collection ranging from 1886 to the present day. Take a trip down...

One of the real delights of this area of the countryside, Cadbury Castle has a long and illustrious history that is closely connected with the...

Sir Thomas Hungerford was the speaker of the House of Commons and began this beautiful property in 1370. It has since that time developed...

Tucked away, deep in the countryside, this tranquil vineyard is the perfect picnic spot. Admission is free, and please sample our range of wines,...

One and 1 ½ hour boat trips along the Kennet & Avon Canal from March to October, Wednesday’s, Saturday’s and Sunday’s. Cream tea trips, longer...