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 people of the borough and their way of life. You can learn more about...

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 memory lane, or imagine yourself in the driving seat of some of the most thrilling...

Ilchester Museum is a central cultural and heritage point in this community, and contains a wealth of interesting pieces that have been collected over a period of many years. The collection traces the history of the community and its...

This tranquil oasis of secluded lawns, small pools and beautiful borders has been in the hands of the National Trust since 1953, and is an ever-popular retreat for visitors in the area. There are a selection of gardens with...

Visitors to Eastbourne Downs Golf Club can be assured of an excellent round of golf. The club is located just outside of the town centre and boasts some exceptional holes set within the beautiful East Sussex South Downs area. The...

Situated alongside an operational air station, the Fleet Air Arm Museum is one of the ‘must see’ attractions when in the Southwest, housing the largest European collection of Naval Aircraft. See Concorde, Harriers, helicopters and the award winning Aircraft Carrier...

This gallery is open to the public all year around and offers a beautiful environment in which the public can enjoy some of the newest and most innovative art in the region. The gallery prides itself on developing and...

This outstanding Elizabethan house was built for Sir Edward Phelips, who was Speaker of the House of Commons. It retains many Elizabethan features, including decorative panelling and plasterwork, heraldic glass and a magnificent long gallery. It is now owned by...

It is a surprise to find in an old-world village this museum of modern media. It sprang from the keepsakes hoarded by Dennis Greenham who has been in the electrical business since 1930. Today it boasts a huge collection of...

The pub name gives away the history of the village, which was dominated for centuries by the owners of Montacute House. The building is late Georgian and laid out as a coaching inn. The arched doorway is now filled in,...

Along with the town’s two castles, Sherborne Abbey is one of the main attractions to the historic market town of Sherborne. It is a magnificent building, with around thirteen hundred years of history, and well worth a visit. There is...

In the heart of Sherborne, tucked inside the Abbey Gate, is this Victorian mock-Tudor building. It was turned into a museum for the town in 1968. Although the museum is small, it manages to hold over 15,000 items related to...

Few English schools can claim a more impressive history than Sherborne. Edward VI founded it in 1550, but it replaced a monastic school and made use of monastic buildings. On the right of the picture is the former west claustral...

The National Trust acquired this beautiful medieval house in 1971, and since that time it has been restored to its former glory. The property was completed in 1293, and features a great hall, which is probably the most impressive...