Caroline’s guidebook
Eating out in a lovely environment
A 5 minute walk away through the water meadows, this contemporary bistro- café is situated in the relaxed atmosphere of Tarant Keyneston Mill, gardens and Perfumery.
The Scented Botanist
A 5 minute walk away through the water meadows, this contemporary bistro- café is situated in the relaxed atmosphere of Tarant Keyneston Mill, gardens and Perfumery.
We reckon it must be the best beer garden view in England! And delicious food. Check out the authentic Jamaican food from the Jerkshak in the summer months. Definitely one of our favourite places to go.
44 locals recommend
The Scott Arms
West StreetWe reckon it must be the best beer garden view in England! And delicious food. Check out the authentic Jamaican food from the Jerkshak in the summer months. Definitely one of our favourite places to go.
Great quirky atmospheric pub - famed for being old-school and only selling pasties and rolls from a tiny bar. Great selection of local cider. Close to a lovely walk down to the bay and caves at Winspit. One of our favourite places to go.
92 locals recommend
The Square and Compass
Worth MatraversGreat quirky atmospheric pub - famed for being old-school and only selling pasties and rolls from a tiny bar. Great selection of local cider. Close to a lovely walk down to the bay and caves at Winspit. One of our favourite places to go.
Food scene
2 minutes walk from the annexe over the footbridge. Sells lovely homemade microwaveable meals and also has a take-away café menu.
Marcia's farm shop and café
2 minutes walk from the annexe over the footbridge. Sells lovely homemade microwaveable meals and also has a take-away café menu.
Old Granary, Wareham
The QuayGood food. Lovely to sit out by the river.
Lovely food. Lovely village pub. 5 minutes drive away in the pretty village of Shapwick,
9 locals recommend
The Anchor Inn
30-32 High StLovely food. Lovely village pub. 5 minutes drive away in the pretty village of Shapwick,
Favourite Places to go
Long white sands, sea and sandunes. Perfect for long walks and for swimming with the kids in summer as it stays shallow for some way out.
51 locals recommend
Knoll Beach Studland
Long white sands, sea and sandunes. Perfect for long walks and for swimming with the kids in summer as it stays shallow for some way out.
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre
LongthornsWe love this place! Great to take the kids.
Days out
A great day out. History and a lovely village and places to eat. Leave the car and catch the steam train from here to Swanage for extra fun.
425 locals recommend
Corfe Castle
A great day out. History and a lovely village and places to eat. Leave the car and catch the steam train from here to Swanage for extra fun.
Lulworth Cove
Pretty cove. Restaurants. Ice-cream. Walk from here to Durdle Door
Durdle Door
Views and beach. Or just a great walk along the coastal path.
The Tank Museum
Linsay RoadWell worth a visit
Sightseeing
Birthplace of Thomas Hardy. Walk down to the pretty hamlet of Stinsford to see where Hardy is buried. Lots of lovely walks around the area.
62 locals recommend
Hardys Cottage
Birthplace of Thomas Hardy. Walk down to the pretty hamlet of Stinsford to see where Hardy is buried. Lots of lovely walks around the area.