Chris's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Hambledon Hill
a strenuous walk up the hill..but the views are terrific
delightful old Dorset market town where Thomas Hardy lived for a while.
25 abantu bendawo batusa
Sturminster Newton
delightful old Dorset market town where Thomas Hardy lived for a while.
another great walking destination with marvellous views over the Blackmore Vale
8 abantu bendawo batusa
Okeford Hill
another great walking destination with marvellous views over the Blackmore Vale
following the old railway line between Sturminster and Blandford this is another great walk or bike ride..(no hills!😊)
7 abantu bendawo batusa
North Dorset Trailway Blandford
following the old railway line between Sturminster and Blandford this is another great walk or bike ride..(no hills!😊)
Shillingstone Station
Station Roadback in time to see a restored old station along the trailway.
Kingston Lacy
country house ..sometimes has events
convenience store
really good local supermarket at the other end of the village.
Co-op Food - Shillingstone - Blandford Road
Blandford Roadreally good local supermarket at the other end of the village.
Lidl
not far away..usual Lidl prices.
Child Okeford
delightful village with pub and independent small supermarket
Food Scene
local pub just 3 minutes walk. on Tuesday a good Fish and Chips van is in the carpark fro. 5 until 7.
The Old Ox Inn
local pub just 3 minutes walk. on Tuesday a good Fish and Chips van is in the carpark fro. 5 until 7.
activities
Okeford Hill
good for bike enthusiasts