Carlton B & B Out and About

Located in the Heart of the Blackmore Vale, Carlton B & B makes the ideal base for anyone wishing to explore the delights of the Dorset Countryside. We have listed a few of the Places to go and sites to see all easily reached by car from Carlton B & B. For your convenience you may use the Google mapping and directions service by simply clicking on the Postcode of any of the attractions listed.

Larmer Tree Gardens

Larmer Tree Gardens,
Rushmore Estate,
Tollard Royal,
Salisbury,
Wiltshire
SP5 5PT
01725 516971

Larmer Tree Gardens

See www.larmertreegardens.co.uk

Stitch 'n' Craft

Swans Yard Craft Centre,
Shaftesbury,
Dorset
SP7 8JQ
01747 852500

Stitch 'n' Craft are a leading supplier of Beads, Embroidery, Knitting Yarns, Books, Craft goods and associated products. They also run an extensive and varied workshop programme throughout the year.

See www.stitchncraft.co.uk

Stonehenge

2 miles West of Amesbury on A303,
Amesbury,
Wiltshire
SP4 7DE
01980 624715

The great and ancient stone circle of Stonehenge is one of the wonders of the world. What visitors see today are the substantial remnants of the last in a sequence of such monuments erected between circa 3000BC and 1600BC. The surrounding landscape is also fascinating. It contains huge prehistoric monuments, stretching over several kilometres like the Avenue and the Cursus, massive earthwork enclosures like Durrington Walls and the North Kite, and hundreds of burial mounds.

See www.stonehenge.org

Stourhead

Stourhead Estate,
Stourton,
Warminster,
Wiltshire
BA12 6QD
01747 841152

Stourhead...Celebrated 18th-century landscape garden and Palladian mansion Enchanting temples, monuments and rare planting around a tranquil lake Palladian mansion filled with Georgian treasures: Chippendale furniture and fine paintings Mature woodlands with a collection of exotic trees Stunning views from the top of Alfred's Tower, one of the Trust's finest follies.

See www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Swans Yard

Swans Yard Craft Centre,
High Street,
Shaftesbury,
Dorset
SP7 8QJ
01747 852500

Swans Yard, home to a community of local artists as well as the Shaftesbury and District Guild of Craftspeople and the Shaftesbury Arts Centre.

The Airfield at Compton Abbas

Compton Abbas Airfield,
Ashmore,
Near Shaftesbury,
Dorset
SP5 5AP
01747 811767

Compton Abbas Airfield Dorset is nationally known as one of the most picturesque airfields in the UK. Situated at over eight hundred feet above sea level, this very popular airfield commands spectacular panoramic view over some of England’s most beautiful countryside.

See www.abbasair.com

The Tank Museum, Bovington

The Tank Museum,
Bovington,
Dorset
BH20 6JG
01929 405096

The Tank Museum in Bovington Dorset houses the world's largest and finest collection of Armoured Fighting Vehicles from unique World War 1 tanks to the latest main battle tank of the British Army - Challenger. The Museum has a collection of almost 300 vehicles from over 26 countries.

See www.tankmuseum.org

Wilton House

Wilton House,
The Estate Office,
Wilton,
Salisbury,
Wiltshire
SP2 0BJ
01722 746720

Unwrap over 460 years of history at Wilton House, where you will experience living history at its very best. Take time to uncover its secrets as you wander through its magnificent rooms, marvel at its architecture, soak in its fine paintings or be swept off your feet by its spectacular gardens. Wilton House is one of the Treasure Houses of England and whether you are a day visitor, group organiser, conference co-ordinator or event manager, you can be sure the house, its grounds, adventure playground and restaurant will promise an exciting and memorable day out.

See www.wiltonhouse.com

Win Green Hill

Win Green Hill,
Cranborne Chase,
Near Shaftesbury,
Dorset

The highest point in the Cranborne Chase hills, Win Green stands a few miles east of Shaftesbury in Wiltshire. Turn off the A30 at Ludwell, a few miles east of Shaftesbury and continue south for about a mile and a half. Take the gravel lane on the left at the crest of the hill, to the car park on Win Green, GR ST 922 204 See Win Green Hill, crowned by a dense stand of trees, with fine views across the Wiltshire countryside below. In spring an summer, the hill is covered in a wide range of wild flowers.

Wincanton Racecourse

Wincanton Racecourse,
Wincanton,
Somerset
BA9 8BJ
01963 32344

Wincanton Racecourse provides a mixture of excitement, action, sociability and areas to eat and drink in style. The 15 fixtures of quality jump racing between October and May provides the opportunity to soak up the social atmosphere and experience the thrills of the horses thundering past the stands. As well as hosting entertaining action the daily facilities provides a unique, ambient and accessible venue for wedding receptions, conferences, meetings and exhibitions. Golfing at Wincanton is also available and provides a testing challenge for both beginners and advanced golfers. Wincanton racecourse not just for horse racing.

See www.wincantonracecourse.co.uk

Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm Museum

RNAS Yeovilton,
Ilchester,
Somerset
BA22 8HT
01935 840565

You'll see exhibits concerning everything from the Wright Brothers first flight in 1903 though to the First and Second World Wars, the Falklands, the Gulf Wars, Concorde and the Museum's most spectacular attraction - the Carrier, where a simulated helicopter flight takes you to the 'flight deck' of HMS ARK Royal.

A combination of two enormous projection screens coupled with a real Phantom aircraft form part of a spectacular simulated launch sequence. You'll experience the thrills and sounds of a working flight deck, and even see a nuclear bomb.

See www.fleetairarm.com