Things To Do

Wagtails is a Cosy and peaceful Cottage on the Somerset/Dorset border just to chill out it has a secure garden. There are lot of country walks from the front gate and if you wish to bring your 4 legged friends we are dog friendly.

If you are fancying a shopping treat Our local Towns are Sherborne and Yeovil and we are about a ½ hour drive to Street Shopping Village and Dorchester, and an hour drive to Wells, Bath , Bristol ,Glastonbury, Exeter, Taunton ,Weymouth, Shaftesbury and Sailsbury or catch the train from either Sherborne or Yeovil to most of these towns and cities

We are a about an hour drive from the jurassic Coast so you can take in the spectaular views from the cliffs or nestle in the various harbours, the coast is also very popular with day time fishing for mackeral etc and night fishing for the Bass, Pollack etc

Paddle Boarding is very popular and we have the local coast an hour away and also at the langport River Parrett which is 25mins away which is a great safe place for canoing,Kyacking,Paddle boarding, and many walking trails there is a lovely cafe on the river side.

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Durdle Door

Dorset

WalkingBeachsightseeing

Durdle Door is a beautiful part of the Jurassic Coast, it is one of the most visited sites in Dorset. There is a great 30 minute coastal walk from Lulworth Cove to Durdle Door

https://jurassiccoast.org/visit/attractions/durdle-door/

Fleet Air Arm Museum

Somerset

Sight Seeing

The Air Arm Museum is full of history from the aircraft, Navel and Military vehicles, it has a large cafe and may events during the year.

https://www.fleetairarm.com/

Hayes Motor Museum

Somerset

Sight Seeing

A great collection of over 400 cars and bikes dating back to 1900, There is a large cafe, childrens play areas. During the year there are various events held here

https://www.haynesmuseum.org/

Longleat Safari Park

Wiltshire

Sight Seeing

A great day out to drive through the safari park seeing Lions, Giraffe, Tigers, monkeys etc, Visit the Elizabethan house and amusements, Many events of music concerts,hot air balloon nights etc through out the year.

https://www.longleat.co.uk/

Sherborne Artisan Market

Sherborne

Shopping

This is our local Christmas Artisan Markets with local producers of various foods, craft stalls, jewellery, home made crafts live music. A great place to spend a Sunday.

https://thesherbornemarket.com/

Glastonbury

Somerset

sightseeingWalking

The town of Glastonbury is full of history, ancient and medieval places. there are the monastery ruins along with the hill top Tor with 360 degree long reaching views

https://glastonbury.uk/

Stourhead christmas lights

Stourhead Warminster

sightseeing

Come with friends and family as you discover sparkling tunnels, giant baubles and glistening trees drenched in jewel-like colour. And don’t forget to keep an eye out for Father Christmas along the way!

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wiltshire/stourhead/christmas-lights-at-stourhead

Kim Creswell

Sandford Orcas

Willow Craft/Herbalism

Please take a look at Kim's website she has many interesting courses throughout the year. I have been on some and it's always been a great productive day.

https://kimcreswell.co.uk/

Weymouth

Dorset

BeachShoppingsightseeingWalkingFoodOutdoorsDrinks

Weymouth is a great location with a large sandy beaches, save shallow water a harbour a large shopping town, The sea life centre, and many events through out the year

https://www.visit-dorset.com/explore/areas-to-visit/weymouth/

Stourhead

Somerset

sightseeingOutdoorsWellbeing

With hills, water and architecture overlaid by a fabulous collection of trees and shrubs, described as ‘a living work of art’ when first opened in the 1740s. paths offer vistas through trees to classical temples and surprises at every turn.

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stourhead

Sherborne

sightseeing

Sherborne has a lot of architectural buildings Including the new and old Castles the Abbey, also The famous school buildings that have been used in many a film. During the summer months there is a market on the 3rd Sunday of the month.

https://www.sherbornetown.com/

Goldberry Herbs

Sandford Orcas

Herbalism

Kim is a registered and insured medical herbalist and a member of the professional body ‘National Institute of Medical Herbalists’ (NIMH). Kim offer consultations online and on site courses at her off grid organic small holding

http://www.goldberryherbs.co.uk

Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole Caves

Somerset

WalkingsightseeingShopping

Cheddar Gorge is a large Gorge to drive through, explore on foot, with its under ground caves, renowned for its caving and rock climbing sites, Wookey Hole is a famous family attraction of caves and events during the year

https://www.cheddargorge.co.uk/ https://www.wookey.co.uk/

Moors Valley Park

Ashley Heath

WalkingSight SeeingNatureAdventure

A great place to explore with lovely woodland walks, children's trails, cycle hire, fishing, Go Ape course and segway riding. Take a picnic and relax by the lake or try the cafe for its great food

https://moors-valley.co.uk/

Lyme Regis

Dorset

Beachsightseeing

Lyme Regis is another part of the Jurassic Coast, A very popular place to visit with the old Cobb, its own Lifeboat Station, both sand and single beaches, and a popular place for fossil finding.

https://www.visit-dorset.com/lyme-regis/

Wells

Somerset

WalkingsightseeingCulture

The City of Wells Know as Englands smallest City has its Historical Cathedral, along with The Bishops Palace, Museum's and Shopping, many walking and cycle routes

https://www.wellssomerset.com/

The Roman Baths

Bath

WalkingOutdoors

This popular attraction is in the city of Bath, the stone remains of one of the finest spas of the ancient world. The Romans built a temple and bathing complex on the site of Britain’s only hot spring, which still flows with natural hot water today.

https://www.romanbaths.co.uk/

Longleat Christmas Lights

Longleat Safari Park Warminster

OutdoorsWalkingLongleat Christmas lights

This year’s spectacular lantern trail is a historical wonderland just waiting to be explored from 9 November 2024 to 5 January 2025. with more life-size lanterns than ever before and a Santa train to ride on.

https://www.longleat.co.uk/the-festival-of-light

https://www.visit-dorset.com/

Picture of Gold Hill Shaftesbury

Sight Seeing

Whats on,Places to visit and things to do in Dorset

https://www.visit-dorset.com/

Christmas at Abbotbury

Abbotsbury Dorset

Abbotsbury Christmas Lights

An outdoor winter enchanted lights display within the Gardens. Colourful lights transform and illuminate our Subtropical 18th century gardens and create a wonderful winters trail in the dark. Journey through the heart of the Gardens

https://abbotsburytickets.co.uk/events/illuminate/

Ham Hill

Somerset

WalkingsightseeingFoodDrinks

Ham Hill is an iron age Hill Fort with may walks through out it park, seeing the wild life, with superb views across Somerset. There is a public House with great food and drinks.

https://www.visitsouthsomerset.com/listings/countryside-nature-and-wildlife/ham-hill-country-park.htm

Stone Henge

Wiltshire

WalkingCulture

This Historical bronze age stone circle along side the A303, a very popular sacred place on the summer and Autumn solstice, There is has a visitor centre

https://www.stonehenge.co.uk/