The Top 20 Attractions around West Stour
There are plenty of places to see and visit around West Stour. Whether you love hiking or cycling, West Stour is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 26, 2025
Gold Hill
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Often called the prettiest street in England, Gold Hill is a steep, cobbled hill in the historic town of Shaftesbury. With its stunning old houses and ancient buttressed wall, protecting …
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North Dorset Trailway
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Off road gravel path running between Sturminster & Blandford Forum
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Shaftesbury Abbey — Ruins and Gardens
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Former Benedictine Abbey from 888. It became really famous as a place of pilgrimage after the relics of King Edward the Martyr were brought here a good 100 years later. …
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Fontmell Down
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Fontmell Down was bought by the National Trust in memory of English novelist and poet Thomas Hardy, to protect the landscape in which his novels of the Blackmore Vale are …
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Holy Trinity Church, Shaftesbury
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Holy Trinity Church was rebuilt in 1842 and is situated in a pretty churchyard with great views.
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