Guidebook for Dorset
Food Scene
Lovely atmosphere. Eat in or take out. You can also buy lovely cakes, sausage rolls etc for picnics. They use our flour too!
Indulge Bakery
58a High StreetLovely atmosphere. Eat in or take out. You can also buy lovely cakes, sausage rolls etc for picnics. They use our flour too!
It is absolutely idyllic, the kitchen garden is glorious too!
71 locals recommend
Pythouse Kitchen Garden
It is absolutely idyllic, the kitchen garden is glorious too!
The Compasses Inn
Great food, lovely old world pub
Good food and atmosphere. You'll find locals at the bar and dogs curled at their feet. You can eat in the bar or in the restaurant.
36 locals recommend
The Museum Inn
Good food and atmosphere. You'll find locals at the bar and dogs curled at their feet. You can eat in the bar or in the restaurant.
The Forester Inn
Lower StreetExcellent food, their seafood is good. Great pub atmosphere.
Fantastic pub, a little more pricey than the others but the food is really good and it's a great place for a treat or celebration. Quite smart, though would be fine if you rocked up in your wellies!
26 locals recommend
King John Inn
Fantastic pub, a little more pricey than the others but the food is really good and it's a great place for a treat or celebration. Quite smart, though would be fine if you rocked up in your wellies!
After a day on the beach why not treat yourself to a drink here (can be pricey but the views are well worth it).
165 locals recommend
The Pig on the Beach
Manor RoadAfter a day on the beach why not treat yourself to a drink here (can be pricey but the views are well worth it).
Arts & Culture
Hauser & Wirth Somerset
Dropping LaneGreat location and always enjoyable exhibitions.
Another good gallery, recently opened. Not as big as H&W but located in the largest tythe barn in Europe. Tisbury is quite nice for a potter about.
72 locals recommend
Messums Wiltshire
Court StreetAnother good gallery, recently opened. Not as big as H&W but located in the largest tythe barn in Europe. Tisbury is quite nice for a potter about.
Sightseeing
Corfe Castle
Set in the peaceful Wiltshire countryside beside a lake, Old Wardour Castle, near Tisbury was once one of the most daring and innovative homes in Britain. It was built in the 14th century as a lightly fortified luxury residence for comfortable living and lavish entertainment. Today the castle ruin provides a relaxed, romantic day out for couples, families and budding historians alike. Incredible views from the turrets down to the grotto and across the beautiful landscaped grounds. (English Heritage)
73 locals recommend
Old Wardour Castle
Set in the peaceful Wiltshire countryside beside a lake, Old Wardour Castle, near Tisbury was once one of the most daring and innovative homes in Britain. It was built in the 14th century as a lightly fortified luxury residence for comfortable living and lavish entertainment. Today the castle ruin provides a relaxed, romantic day out for couples, families and budding historians alike. Incredible views from the turrets down to the grotto and across the beautiful landscaped grounds. (English Heritage)
Everything Else
Lovely beach, choice of three (Knowle, Middle and South). It is National Trust and a paying carpark (but if you're a member just show them your card!). Cafes and Purbeck ice cream which is the best!
52 locals recommend
Studland Nature Reserve
Beach RoadLovely beach, choice of three (Knowle, Middle and South). It is National Trust and a paying carpark (but if you're a member just show them your card!). Cafes and Purbeck ice cream which is the best!
Drinks & Nightlife
Angola '76
Mustons LaneGood live music or DJ, can get a little rowdy but great fun!
Essentials
Tesco Superstore
Christy's LaneTurnbulls Deli
9 High StreetCheesemongers
Abbotts
1a Bell StGreengrocers
Village shop about 6 minutes drive down the hill. Sells basic supplies, also has a post office and a tea room.
Fontmell Magna cafe
Church StreetVillage shop about 6 minutes drive down the hill. Sells basic supplies, also has a post office and a tea room.