Sightseeing
Small natural harbour with day trip fishing boats and trips to Lyme Regis. Ice creams and food kiosks, from burgers to a full on Seafood platter! Spend all day on the beach either side of the harbour in this quaint seaside place.
This was the setting for the TV drama, Broadchurch and if you watched it, you will recognise the church, cliffs and policestation (aka the motorbike clothing shop!)
You can walk East from here to Burton Bradstock or West to Golden Cap along the Jurassic coastal path. The views are beautiful and as you walk up the cliffs, you are quite high.
47 locals recommend
West Bay Beach Dorset
EsplanadeSmall natural harbour with day trip fishing boats and trips to Lyme Regis. Ice creams and food kiosks, from burgers to a full on Seafood platter! Spend all day on the beach either side of the harbour in this quaint seaside place.
This was the setting for the TV drama, Broadchurch and if you watched it, you will recognise the church, cliffs and policestation (aka the motorbike clothing shop!)
You can walk East from here to Burton Bradstock or West to Golden Cap along the Jurassic coastal path. The views are beautiful and as you walk up the cliffs, you are quite high.
Barrington Court
Beautiful house and gardens
I like going here to walk around the gardens for inspiration. You can take your dog too! If you are feeling fit, walk up the hill for views along the Jurassic coast. You can use your Tesco clubcard points for ticket admissions
128 locals recommend
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Bullers WayI like going here to walk around the gardens for inspiration. You can take your dog too! If you are feeling fit, walk up the hill for views along the Jurassic coast. You can use your Tesco clubcard points for ticket admissions
Tintinhull Garden
Farm StreetOnly 10 minutes away by car, lovely house and gardens.
Fleet Air Arm Museum
Very interesting museum for all things flying!
On the 1st Sunday of the month they do a car meet, get your tickets early so you can wander round the cars outside and get your museum pass to see the fabulous cars inside.
101 locals recommend
Haynes International Motor Museum
On the 1st Sunday of the month they do a car meet, get your tickets early so you can wander round the cars outside and get your museum pass to see the fabulous cars inside.
Forde Abbey House and Gardens
Another stunning house and gardens to visit
I do like to visit Portland because the views looking out over Weymouth Harbour and the sea are stunning.
65 locals recommend
Portland Bill Lighthouse
Old Coastguard CottagesI do like to visit Portland because the views looking out over Weymouth Harbour and the sea are stunning.
City/town information
Bridport has street markets every Wednesday and Saturday. Also a few independent shops, some quirky.
154 locals recommend
Bridport
Bridport has street markets every Wednesday and Saturday. Also a few independent shops, some quirky.
Street is the home of Clarkes shoes and created an outlet shopping village. Very good retail therapy :)
33 locals recommend
Street
Street is the home of Clarkes shoes and created an outlet shopping village. Very good retail therapy :)
Food scene
Half Moon Inn
Salisbury RoadWe like the food here, especially the sticky ribs!
Bell Inn
207 Preston RoadPart of the Hungry Horse chain, so you know what to expect.
Great live entertainment, only recently we saw an Elvis tribute act in the pub gardens. The food is pretty good too.
11 locals recommend
Dinnington Docks
Fosse WayGreat live entertainment, only recently we saw an Elvis tribute act in the pub gardens. The food is pretty good too.
This has to be my favourite place in Yeovil, super friendly and amazing tapas menu. The cocktails are pretty awesome too.
6 locals recommend
Kazbar
7 S Western TerraceThis has to be my favourite place in Yeovil, super friendly and amazing tapas menu. The cocktails are pretty awesome too.
Things to do
Goldenstones Leisure Centre
Brunswick StreetGym and swimming pool
Great place to go for a walk, and take your dog if you have one. Also, close to the Prince of Wales pub which welcomes dogs and has great food
56 locals recommend
Ham Hill Country Park
Ham Hill RoadGreat place to go for a walk, and take your dog if you have one. Also, close to the Prince of Wales pub which welcomes dogs and has great food
Lovely park right in the heart of Yeovil, dog friendly. Has a childrens play area too
22 locals recommend
Ninesprings
Addlewell LaneLovely park right in the heart of Yeovil, dog friendly. Has a childrens play area too
Good car parking by the beach if you get there early! Great beaches and safe. Look out for fossils as they are very common.
18 locals recommend
Lyme Regis Fossil Beach (Ammonite Pavement)
Good car parking by the beach if you get there early! Great beaches and safe. Look out for fossils as they are very common.
Yeovil Railway Centre
Great place if you like trains and cheap admission, kids go free.
Nothe Fort
Barrack RoadGreat to take kids as they can run around and touch things 😊
Another superb house and gardens, anytime of year
109 locals recommend
Stourhead House The National Trust
High StreetAnother superb house and gardens, anytime of year