Shillingstone Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

River Stour in flood River Stour in flood from Haywards Bridge near Shillingstone
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River Stour in flood River Stour in flood from Haywards Bridge near Shillingstone
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Shillingstone Hill Looking towards '70 acre' field on Shillingstone Hill
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Holy Rood parish church, Shillingstone, Dorset, seen from the southwest
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River Stour, Shillingstone Taken from Haywards Bridge.
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Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa

Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa

3 out of 5
7 Durley Chine Road Bournemouth England
The price is AU$118 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$118
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 indoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
Didn’t use the facilities

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa
Hilton Bournemouth

Hilton Bournemouth

4 out of 5
Terrace Road Bournemouth England
The price is AU$176 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$176
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great staff but painfully slow bar staff!!

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Hilton Bournemouth
The Norfolk Royale Hotel

The Norfolk Royale Hotel

4 out of 5
Richmond Hill Bournemouth England
The price is AU$106 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$106
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Friendly pleasant staff. Location of the hotel is superb.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

The Norfolk Royale Hotel
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Karelia - Lovely Log Cabin w/Hot-tub and forest access, sleeps 10

Karelia - Lovely Log Cabin w/Hot-tub and forest access, sleeps 10

Ashley Heath England
Stay at this cottage in Ringwood. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a sauna. Popular attractions Avon Heath Country Park and Moors Valley Country Park are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (155 reviews)
Lovely weekend, lovely place, many thanks Timo.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Karelia - Lovely Log Cabin w/Hot-tub and forest access, sleeps 10
Alum Chine Beach House

Alum Chine Beach House

3.5 out of 5
36 Burnaby Road Bournemouth England
Stay at this aparthotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free parking and an outdoor tennis court. Popular attractions Bournemouth Beach and Poole Harbour are located ...
Alum Chine Beach House
Luxury villa for 22 people with pool, jacuzzi, large garden and private pub!

Luxury villa for 22 people with pool, jacuzzi, large garden and private pub!

Three Legged Cross England
Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Wimborne. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Go Ape at Moors Valley Ringwood and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (191 reviews)
The whole experience was wonderful. The pool, although cold was well used, followed by a dip in the hot tub. The little private pub was a hit, along with the games room. A beautiful venue for special ocasions. Comfortable rooms, lovely grounds and helpful hosts. Altogether amazing.

Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

Luxury villa for 22 people with pool, jacuzzi, large garden and private pub!
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Popular places to visit

Blandford Forum Town Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Blandford Forum Town Museum during your trip to Blandford Forum. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Blandford Forum Town Museum

Shillingstone Railway Project

Find out about the history of Shillingstone when you spend time at Shillingstone Railway Project. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Shillingstone Railway Project

Royal Signals Museum

You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Royal Signals Museum in Tarrant Monkton.

Royal Signals Museum

Ashley Wood Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Tarrant Rawston at Ashley Wood Golf Club. Stroll along the riverfront in this quaint area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Ashley Wood Golf Club

The Art Stable

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in The Art Stable during your trip to Child Okeford. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

The Art Stable

Chettle Play Park

Explore the great outdoors at Chettle Play Park, a lovely green space in Chettle.

Chettle Play Park

Activities

Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise

Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise

AU$28
per adult
Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise
Dorset Hidden Gems

Dorset Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (7 Day Pass) UK

AU$48
per traveller
Dorset Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (7 Day Pass) UK
E-Bike excursion to Harrys Rock or Corfé Castle

E-Bike excursion to Harrys Rock or Corfé Castle

AU$182
per adult
E-Bike excursion to Harrys Rock or Corfé Castle
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