There are dozens of fascinating attractions within a few miles of The Grange,
making it the ideal base for a holiday exploring Dorset, Somerset and
Wiltshire. Here is a list of some favourites, chosen to give a taste of what
is nearby. Further details are available from the respective websites where
available. Grange Hotel guests can also obtain more details at the hotel reception.
The red and blue figures after each attraction are the distance from The
Grange at Oborne in miles , and the
likely journey time by car in minutes.
Montacute House
Elizabethan house with elegant
chimneys, carved parapets and heraldic glass, containing magnificent
tapestries and portraits from the National Portrait Gallery. Enjoy
magnificent vistas of the house from the surrounding garden and park. Open
all year. Cafe and National Trust shop.
4
miles west of Yeovil on south side of A3088. Signposted 3 miles east of
A303. Tel. 01935 823289 11
/ 20. For more information click here
Abbotsbury Swannery
Voted 'Best Family Attraction in Dorset', Abbotsbury Swannery is an ancient and special
site providing protection for hundreds of nesting swans and their
broods. From the end of May, the nests and newly hatched fluffy
cygnets can be viewed at close quarters.
Open 18th March - 27th October,
10am-5pm. Cafe and disabled facilities available. Dogs not allowed
into Swannery. Ample free parking.
Situated on B3157 coastal road
9 miles north-west of Weymouth. 30 / 50
http://www.abbotsbury-tourism.co.uk
Sherborne Castle
Built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594,
Sherborne Castle is set in magnificent gardens designed by Capability Brown, and
has been the home of the Digby Family since 1617. The State Rooms
contain a superb collection of fine art, and to the north the ground rises to
the great ruined battlements of Sherborne's first castle, built by the
Normans in the 12th century.
Open 1st April - 31st October. Tea
shop and free parking.
Situated on New Road,1 mile east of Sherborne town centre. 2 / 4
http://www.sherbornecastle.com
Haynes Motor Museum
Sparkford, Nr Yeovil, Somerset
Features over 300 historic cars and motorcycles,
including a $1.5million Duesenberg and an entire hall of ‘Red
Cars’.
Open every day except Christmas and New Years Day, Mar-Oct
9:30-5:30 or 6:30 during school summer holidays, Nov-Feb 10:00-4:30.
Free entry for under-5s. Access & facilities for disabled.
Baby changing facilities.
On A359,
just off A303 at Sparkford, Somerset, UK. Tel. 01963
440804. 8 / 15
http://www.haynesmotormuseum.co.uk
Stourhead Estate
A world famous centre of tranquillity and beauty, the
Stourhead estate covers 2,650 acres. The house is a Palladian mansion
built in the 1720s, which nestles in breathtakingly beautiful 18th
century landscaped gardens, with enchanting temples, monuments, rare trees
and plants, set around a magnificent lake.
Gardens open all year round;
House open 1 April - 29 October except Thursdays and Fridays; King
Alfred's Tower open 1 April - 29 October, Tuesday-Sunday plus Bank
Holidays - Opening times vary. Tel 01747 841152
Situated
on the B3092, 3 miles north-west of Mere off
A303. 28 / 35. For more information click here
Wookeyhole Caves
Britains most spectacular caves, and home of the
infamous Witch of Wookey. Also features a 19th century papermill
and Victorian entertainments including the Magical Mirror Maze and Old
Penny Arcade.
Open all year except 17th-25th December, call 01749
672243 for details of opening and tour times. Cafe, gift shops,
picnic areas and free parking.
Situated on A371, 2 miles from Wells. 36 / 60
http://www.wookey.co.uk
Classified List of Other Attractions
Hotel guests can obtain further details of these and other attractions
from the hotel reception.
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Oborne, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4LA.
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