Title: Visit Shapwick: 2026 Travel Guide for Shapwick, Blandford Forum | Expedia.com

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# Shapwick

## Travel Guide

![Badbury Rings Wikidata has entry Q17650619 with data related to this monument.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4870/b1b3a2d6-127e-425f-977b-360b12d5dcba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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![Badbury Rings is an Iron Age hill fort in east Dorset, England. It was in the territory of the Durotriges. In the Roman era a temple was located immediately west of the fort, and there was a Romano-British town known as Vindocladia a short distance to the south-west](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975880272/76c46724-b2b5-4635-bac4-616cea5843d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Badbury Rings is an Iron Age hill fort in east Dorset, England. It was in the territory of the Durotriges. In the Roman era a temple was located immediately west of the fort, and there was a Romano-British town known as Vindocladia a short distance to the south-west](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4870/5b13c6ba-e7d2-4491-a2f7-83cda0da6c2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![...I enjoyed watching the local farmer harvesting the wheat at Badbury Rings today. Here is the scene - (over! ) processed in Snapseed for Mac.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10300/734af146-4428-40e4-94a1-7248b808e837.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

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## Visit Shapwick

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Bournemouth West Cliff Hotel & Spa

7 Durley Chine Road Bournemouth England

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$63 nightly

$75 total

Mar 29 - Mar 30

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...

7.8/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)

This hotel is a little dated in some areas, as others have pointed out... but overall its lovely... a big old mansion-style building... The reception is staffed 24/7 and the problems we reported were dealt with efficiently... The spa area (which cost us £20pp to use for our 3 nights stay) is well ...

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

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Laguna Hotel

6 Suffolk Road South Bournemouth England

$44 nightly

$53 total

Mar 1 - Mar 2

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...

7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)

Great stay as always. Room spotless. Towels changed daily. Check in /out efficient

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

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Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel

105 St. Michael's Road Bournemouth England

$79 nightly

$95 total

Mar 2 - Mar 3

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this beach hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (513 reviews)

Terrible Breakfast was told I would be refunded for this but it never happened, not child friendly. Would not visit again.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

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The Cliff House Hotel

Marine Drive West New Milton England

Stay at this vacation home in New Milton. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Popular attractions Barton-on-sea Beach and Highcliffe Beach ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (411 reviews)

Couldn’t wish for anything more for a one night stay. The room was clean, bed was comfortable. The young staff were efficient and friendly. The food was of a good standard. Would stay again.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

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Alum Chine Beach House

36 Burnaby Road Bournemouth England

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

 Three Legged Cross England

Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Wimborne. Enjoy private pools, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Go Ape at Moors Valley Ringwood ...

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 Oct 27, 2025

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### Popular places to visit

#### Blandford Forum Town Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Blandford Forum Town Museum during your trip to Blandford Forum. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area. 

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#### Shillingstone Railway Project

Find out about the history of Shillingstone with a stop at Shillingstone Railway Project. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area. 

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#### Royal Signals Museum

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

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#### 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 check out its top-notch restaurants. 

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#### The Art Stable

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

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#### Chettle Play Park

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

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### Things to do

![Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50180336/2f3d566a-ea40-4848-a73a-27d4b3352b2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Poole Harbour and Islands Circular Cruise

$20

per adult

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![E-Bike excursion to Harrys Rock or Corfé Castle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4447626/c62bbe7a-283a-446d-a8d1-61cd68a070b6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### E-Bike excursion to Harrys Rock or Corfé Castle

$128

per adult

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![E-bike excursion exploring the Purbecks](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4097836/525f7b2b-411e-4cf9-8034-15f52732f31e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### E-bike excursion exploring the Purbecks

$128

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

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## Cities near Shapwick

![Bridge over the Stour at White Mill - Floodtime!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000417751/43ef17a2-66f9-4b4b-89b7-a7baf3348142.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Wimborne

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### Blandford Forum

![I took this just as the hailstorm began! Ashley Wood nature reserve, Blandford, Dorset.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10300/cd6b50c0-2063-4902-a1cd-7ede60002709.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

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### Tarrant Keyneston

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