Gold Hill - Shaftesbury

The famous Gold Hill in Shaftesbury, as featured in the Hovis advertisement, just 2.5 miles away. Gold Hill is the most famous hill in Shaftesbury, dating back to the Saxon era overlooking the amazing views of the Blackmore Vale. With its well worn cobbles, it's most recently famous for the Hovis bread advertisement back in the 1980's when the young boy struggled to push his bicycle up the hill.

Stonehenge.

Stonehenge is a prehistoric, mysterious circle of upright stones in southern England. Construction on the great monument began 5,000 years ago; the famous stones that still stand today were put in place about 4,000 years ago.
The great age, massive scale and mysterious purpose of Stonehenge draw over 800,000 visitors per year, and several thousand gather on the summer solstice to watch the sunrise at this ancient and mystical site.

Shaftesbury Abbey

The award-winning museum tells the story of this important Abbey from its early beginning through to its abrupt end. Experience the interactive virtual tour, see the casket thought to hold Edward's remains, touch relics and be guided by a fascinating audio tour. Outside, wander through the foundations of the Abbey Church and sample the unique aromas of the Anglo-Saxon herb collection in the peaceful walled garden. Finish your visit at the Museum shop where you will find an interesting selection of books, cards, gifts and plants.

Salisbury Cathedral

Salisbury’s jewel in the crown is the awesome Cathedral, built between 1220 and 1258.

The Cathedral has remained largely undisturbed throughout the centuries, with the exception of the addition of the towering spire – which at 404 feet is the tallest in England. The spire was added to the Cathedral in 1315, though work only initially started in 1285.

Motcombe being in Cranborne Chase and having West Wiltshire Downs close by, it is surrounded by an area of outstanding natural beauty.

As well as this wonderful countryside there are many historic houses, gardens and monuments to visit. For instance, the famous Gold Hill in Shaftesbury, as featured in the Hovis advertisement, just 2.5 miles away.

Stourhead with it’s magnificent lake and gardens is just a few minutes away. Then there is the awe-inspiring Stonehenge less than 25 miles away .

Some other places to visit:

Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and garden
Salisbury Cathedral
Fleet Air Arm Museum
Longleat House and Safari Park
The Jurassic Coast
Old Wardour Castle
Bovington Tank Museum
Kingston Lacy House