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Shaftesbury

Nestled on a hilltop in Dorset, Shaftesbury is a charming town bursting with character! Famous for the iconic Gold Hill, it offers stunning views and a delightful stroll. Explore quirky shops, sample local treats, and visit the ancient Shaftesbury Abbey ruins. With its rich history and vibrant atmosphere, this whimsical gem is a must-visit for any adventure-seeker!

Recommendations

Culture4.6/5

Gold Hill Museum

Nestled in Shaftesbury, the Gold Hill Museum celebrates local heritage with fascinating exhibits, including the town's iconic gold mine history, making it a must-visit for history enthusiasts and curious travelers alike.

Outdoor4.5/5

Shute House Gardens

Nestled in the heart of Shaftesbury, Shute House Garden enchants visitors with its stunning floral displays and breathtaking views, embodying the charm of English gardens and offering a serene escape for nature lovers.

Landmark4.7/5

Shaftesbury Town Hall

Culture5/5

St Peter's Church, Shaftesbury

Outdoor4.8/5

Park Walk

Outdoor4.7/5

National Trust - Fontmell and Melbury Downs

Landmark4.5/5

Shaftesbury Charter Market

Shop5/5

FOLDE Dorset

Landmark$$$4.9/5

Melbury Beacon

Eat$$$4.3/5

The Mitre

Cafe4.8/5

King Alfred's Kitchen

Eat$$$3.6/5

China cottage

Cafe$$4.5/5

The John Peel

Cafe$$$4.7/5

The Salt Cellar

Located in the heart of Shaftesbury, The Salt Cellar is a delightful treasure trove for food enthusiasts. Bursting with exotic spices, gourmet salts, and rare seasonings from around the world, this colorful shop promises to take your taste buds on an epic adventure. Get ready to sprinkle some magic into your culinary creations and bring home flavors you never knew existed!

Cafe$$$4.7/5

The Ugly Duckling Cafe

Cafe$$$4.4/5

Coffee#1 Shaftesbury

Cafe$$$4.1/5

Costa Coffee

Cafe4.7/5

Gusto

Cafe$$4.7/5

Skevys Cafe, Shaftesbury, Dorset

Stays

Stay5/5

Royal Oak House

Nestled in the charming village of Motcombe, Royal Oak House boasts stunning architecture and a warm atmosphere, making it a perfect spot for visitors to savor delightful food and local history.

Stay4.65/5

Pump Cottage Shaftesbury holiday cottage

Nestled in the heart of Shaftesbury, Pump Cottage offers a charming retreat with its historic character, stunning countryside views, and proximity to the famous Gold Hill, making it an unforgettable getaway.

Stay4.45/5

The Grosvenor Arms

Stay$$$4.3/5

The Grove Arms

Stay5/5

The Cider Mill

Nestled in the heart of Motcombe, The Cider Mill offers a charming blend of history and rustic beauty, inviting visitors to savor artisan ciders and indulge in local treats in a picturesque setting.

Stay4.8/5

Old Glyn Arms

Nestled in Melbury Abbas, the Old Glyn Arms is a historic pub renowned for its charming atmosphere and stunning countryside views, making it a perfect retreat for those seeking warmth and local flavors.

Things To Do
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PRIVATE TOUR of DORSET | UP TO 8 Passengers

We'll pick you up from your accommodation ready for your private tour begin! This is a full day private tour with your own guide! Put the maps away and relax with the family or your group while we take care of the driving. We don’t just drive you by all the sites. We stop to walk around and get into them, touch them, smell them, even taste them. Your private guide will be all yours to answer questions or change the tour on the fly. Enjoy Dorset's rich history, explore the 180 million year old Jurassic Coast or why not just saunter and take in the beauty of Dorset's countryside. Make this day special; design a tour just for you!

$547.65

5/5

8 h

Stonehenge, Avebury & Sacred Sites – Private Day Tour

Stonehenge, the world famous Unesco monument, is probably the most sophisticated stone circle in the world. Learn secrets of the Sarsen and Bluestones with a bespoke tour with your knowledgeable local guide. Also discover further into the beautiful Wiltshire countryside with Durrington Walls and Woodhenge and learn how Neolithic people lived in the area of Salisbury Plain. Your journey will start from Salisbury, learning about Salisbury Cathedral tallest spire in the UK, the Magna Carta and King John at Old Sarum. Continuing through the Woodford Valley along the River Avon towards Stonehenge. The tour will also include the World Heritage site of Avebury stone circle and the South Cotswolds, with plenty of opportunities for photo stops. There are many beautiful country pubs to stop along the way and enjoy a spot of lunch and relax with a local drink (price of lunch not included) Please contact us to discuss .

$350.00

5/5

10 h

Private Luxury Sunrise Stonecircle Fully Guided Tour

• Join this luxury private guided and truly unforgettable day trip to visit some of the UK's most famous Stone Age sites in the country. Starting with a private SUNRISE walk inside and on top of the largest and greatest stone circle in the world the 5000-year-old Avebury Stone Circle, enjoy the unforgettable view. You will then travel to the ancient and stunning old English village of Lacock famous for its unchanged look going back over 1000 years and famous for being used in many Hollywood blockbuster films like Harry Potter and classic British TV shows like Downton Abbey. Then to finish the day you will visit the most famous stone circle in the entire world Stonehenge! What an end to the day seeing the circle that has amazed tourists from all over the globe. Your guide will know all history of each site and the best places to stop, so you can get that perfect photo and will even take them for you.

$1,269.62

4.9/5

9 h 30 mins

Private Windsor Castle and Stonehenge Day Tour

Your expert guide will collect you at 8am for this 9.5 hour tour and take you to His Majesty's Windsor Castle and the World Famous Stonehenge. There can be no better way to explore the Kings favourite home and the UK's most famous stone age monument and walk and explore them fully and at a relaxed pace! We know how to skip the long lines at each venue to ensure you make the best use of the time. By having your own vehicle all day we can also stop whenever you need for breaks or to just grab that stunning countryside photo you spot! You will enjoy free 5G WIFI to use all day inside the vehicle. You will be provided with free water to enjoy inside the vehicle. Your guide will know all the history of each venue and the best places to stop to eat/drink, shop and get that perfect photo and will even take them for you. Total driving time for this day is approximately 5.5 hours.

$1,303.93

4.9/5

12 h

Private Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, The City of Bath Day Tour

Your driver/guide will collect you at 8:30am for this 12 hour tour and take you to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and the City of Bath. There can be no better way to explore the Kings favourite home and the UK's famous stone age monument and walk and explore the beautiful Roman/Georgian City of Bath and see many of its amazing buildings. We know how to skip the long lines at each venue to ensure you make the best use of the time we have together. By having your own vehicle all day we can also stop whenever you need for breaks or to just grab that stunning countryside photo you spot! You will enjoy free 5G WIFI to use in the vehicle. You will be provided with free bottled water. Your driver/guide will know lots of history of each venue and the best places to stop to eat/drink, shop and get that perfect photo and will even take some of them for you. The tour will end at approximately 8:30pm at your address depending on traffic. Note driving time is around 6 hours in total.

$1,509.81

4.8/5

7 h 30 mins

Private Guided Tour of Ancient and Magical Stonehenge

Take this fully guided private tour to the world famous and ancient STONEHENGE!!! We be starting at 8:30am in your own minivan with AC/Heating, free bottled water and free WIFI and phone chargers. It will take us approximately 1 hour 45 minutes to reach Stonehenge. We will first visit Woodhenge for a quick stop before the new visitor centre and explore all it has to offer you in terms of outdoor and indoor exhibits and the great gift shop for about 45 minutes and then we will travel to the stone circle itself for a 1 hour visit. Our guides know everything about this amazing site and they will share all their knowledge with you as to when, why and how this wonder was built. They will help you take as many photos as you wish. Then Lunch is a traditional English countryside pub to end the tour. We will then travel back to London and the starting point for approximately 4pm. The vehicle will easily seat 8 passengers and has sliding doors to help getting in and out easy.

$892.16

4.8/5

6 h 30 mins

Private Windsor Castle Tour

Join us on a wonderful half day private tour to the famous Windsor Castle. We will pick you up from wherever you are staying in your own private large tour vehicle with your own driver/guide. We will take a short 1 hour 15 min drive to reach the castle. Along the way our driver will delight you with stories on the castle the King and the Royal family. They will escort you up to the castle entrance. The guide will tell you exactly how to do the castle and what to see and when inside. Note they do not guide inside any part of a Windsor Castle including the grounds. You then self guide with the castles audio guide for the state apartments, doll house and chapel. You will have 3 hours to explore the castle which is plenty of time. Then take 1 hour to explore the town of Windsor for some shopping or a meal in a pub. The guide will then collect you in the vehicle and drive you through the stunning village of Eton on the way back to your hotel. Total driving time is around 2.5 hours.

$816.67

4.4/5

8 h

Explore Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace

Take this private driver tour to ensure you have your own historical expert with you in the surroundings of your own private vehicle. Find out all the tips to help you make the most of your time inside the castle and palace and how to skip the long entry lines that can sometimes happen at such famous sites. We will inform you of the rules of each venue to ensure a smooth and enjoyable visit for you. While you drive to the venues our guides will be able to discuss many facts and the history of the royal family in the United Kingdom to help make the drive seem short and entertaining. We will also book and arrange a wonderful traditional pub lunch for your group to enjoy after you visit Windsor Castle and before you enter Hampton Court Palace. This truly is a special day for any royal family fan and covers the two most famous royal buildings close to London. Take unbelievable photos and videos that you can look back on fondly. Also you never know who you might see at Windsor Castle!

$1,228.44

6 h

Explore Over 30 Prime London Locations with a Handy App

Discover London's iconic sights at your pace with our self-guided app. Journey from Westminster Bridge to Piccadilly Circus, passing Big Ben, and more. While entry to Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and the Tower of London isn't included, their stunning exteriors are a must-see. Cross historic and modern bridges, enjoy Covent Garden's buzz, and soak up the city's vibrant energy. Our self-guided tour offers over 30 stops full of history and culture. Start your adventure now

$14.99

72 h

Norfolk Road Trip Guidebook-Norwich, Broads, Sandringham & Cromer

This self-guided Norfolk road trip is designed to show how the region’s waterways, coast and historic towns connect into one coherent journey rather than a series of separate day trips. Instead of piecing routes together yourself, the guide links Norwich, the Norfolk Broads and the North Norfolk Coast into a clear touring structure that flows naturally from city streets to river landscapes and wide coastal horizons. You can follow the full route from Norwich to the coast or explore individual sections depending on your timeframe. Along the way the guide highlights historic towns, harbour villages, nature-rich marshes and some of England’s most distinctive coastal scenery. Rather than a rigid itinerary, the guide provides narrative context, route progression and flexible time-based planning so you can adapt around wildlife watching, coastal walks and slower travel. With 12 months access included, you can start planning well before your trip and return to the guide whenever you need.

$17.83

144 h

The Cotswold Village Trail Ultra- 4 days and 5 nights

This trip builds on the Cotswold Village Trail and includes an additional day to discover the picturesque Guiting Power and Naunton trails. We trust you will enjoy this walk and see the true beauty that the Cotswolds has to offer in full!