Things to do near Sturminster Newton
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The Blackmore Vale Inn
A traditionally styled 17th Century inn that features in Thomas Hardy's 'Tess of the D'Urbervilles'.
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The Bull Tavern
Renowned for its home cooking - so much so, you're best off booking if you want to eat.
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Bulbarrow Hill
Bulbarrow Hill is probably the best known hill in Dorset and is a chalk hill site of an Iron Age hill fort - the name comes from barrows or burial mounds on the hill. Standing at 274m (899ft) high and giving the longest view in Dorset, with spectacular views over five counties, Bulbarrow Hill is the second highest point in Dorset and is a very popular beauty spot.
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Goldhill Organic Farm Shop
Stock up on organic veg and British beef grown and reared on the farm. Goldhill has been an organic farm since 1988.
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Boogie Woogie Festival
Located in the heart of rural Dorset in July, with stunning countryside and a long tradition in boogie woogie and blues music.
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Fiddleford to Sturminster Newton Walk
A short stroll of just over one and a half miles which takes you along a railway path to Fiddleford Mill, returning over farmland. Take advantage of a lovely picnic spot next to the river and enjoy the scenery.
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Hambledon Hill fort
Labelled as being the best of its kind, so if you like historic landscapes and walking, this one is for you. It has amazing views all around of the Blackmore Vale and Cranborne Chase. Neolithic long barrows, ramparts other fine examples of earthworks - a great place for a picnic, there are even cows to entertain the children. Natural England also hold events here periodically.
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Marnhull
Deep in the heart of Blackmore Vale, the quaint village of Marnhull can be found just three miles north of Sturminster Newton. There's an assortment of architectural sytles including some houses dating as far back as Tudor times and a variety of small shops.
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Things to do near Sturminster Newton
The Blackmore Vale Inn
11 January 2023
A traditionally styled 17th Century inn that features in Thomas Hardy's 'Tess of the D'Urbervilles'.
The Bull Tavern
2 July 2011
Renowned for its home cooking - so much so, you're best off booking if you want to eat.
Bulbarrow Hill
2 July 2011
Bulbarrow Hill is probably the best known hill in Dorset and is a chalk hill site of an Iron Age hill fort - the name comes from barrows or burial mounds on the hill. Standing at 274m (899ft) high and giving the longest view in Dorset, with spectacular views over five counties, Bulbarrow Hill is the second highest point in Dorset and is a very popular beauty spot.
Goldhill Organic Farm Shop
20 October 2008
Stock up on organic veg and British beef grown and reared on the farm. Goldhill has been an organic farm since 1988.
Boogie Woogie Festival
Located in the heart of rural Dorset in July, with stunning countryside and a long tradition in boogie woogie and blues music.
Fiddleford to Sturminster Newton Walk
A short stroll of just over one and a half miles which takes you along a railway path to Fiddleford Mill, returning over farmland. Take advantage of a lovely picnic spot next to the river and enjoy the scenery.
Hambledon Hill fort
Labelled as being the best of its kind, so if you like historic landscapes and walking, this one is for you. It has amazing views all around of the Blackmore Vale and Cranborne Chase. Neolithic long barrows, ramparts other fine examples of earthworks - a great place for a picnic, there are even cows to entertain the children. Natural England also hold events here periodically.
Marnhull
Deep in the heart of Blackmore Vale, the quaint village of Marnhull can be found just three miles north of Sturminster Newton. There's an assortment of architectural sytles including some houses dating as far back as Tudor times and a variety of small shops.
Milestones Tea Rooms
Indulge in a Dorset cream tea.