Title: Visit Shapwick: 2026 Travel Guide for Shapwick, Blandford Forum | Expedia.com [Hotels in Shapwick](https://expedia.com/Shapwick-Hotels.d553248635975880272.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Shapwick](https://expedia.com/Shapwick-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635975880272.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Car Rentals in Shapwick](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Shapwick.d553248635975880272.Car-Rental-Guide)[Shapwick Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Shapwick.d553248635975880272.Destination-Travel-Guides) # 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) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4870/b1b3a2d6-127e-425f-977b-360b12d5dcba.jpg) by [Dormouse14 (page does not exist)](//commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Dormouse14&action=edit&redlink=1) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![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) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4870/b1b3a2d6-127e-425f-977b-360b12d5dcba.jpg) by [Dormouse14 (page does not exist)](//commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Dormouse14&action=edit&redlink=1) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![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) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10300/734af146-4428-40e4-94a1-7248b808e837.jpg) by [Ian Kirk](https://www.flickr.com/people/76592037@N00) ([Creative Commons Attribution 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)) ## Visit Shapwick Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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(515 reviews) Friendly staff and a big room Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F15%2F2026&endDate=3%2F16%2F2026&selected=691226&PinnedHotelID=691226&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975880272) [See all 3,084 properties in Shapwick](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=3%2F3%2F2026&endDate=3%2F4%2F2026®ionId=553248635975880272) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![The Cliff House Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6180000/6175200/6175183/ce714431_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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 [](https://expedia.com/New-Milton-Hotels-The-Cliff-House-Hotel.h6175183.Hotel-Information) ![Alum Chine Beach House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17180000/17177900/17177842/86552b29_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Alum Chine Beach House 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 ... 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Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Blandford-Forum-Town-Museum-Blandford-Forum.d553248621532490980.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Shillingstone-Railway-Project-Blandford-Forum.d553248621532490982.Vacation-Attraction) #### Royal Signals Museum You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Royal Signals Museum in Tarrant Monkton. [](https://expedia.com/Royal-Signals-Museum-Blandford-Forum.d969867182402326528.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/Ashley-Wood-Golf-Club-Blandford-Forum.d553248621555743999.Vacation-Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.com/The-Art-Stable-Blandford-Forum.d553248621555971192.Vacation-Attraction) #### Chettle Play Park Explore the great outdoors at Chettle Play Park, a lovely green space in Chettle. [](https://expedia.com/Chettle-Play-Park-Blandford-Forum.d881469613268262912.Vacation-Attraction) ### 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 [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/poole-harbour-and-islands-circular-cruise.a50180336.activity-details) ![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 [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/e-bike-excursion-to-harrys-rock-or-corfe-castle.a4447626.activity-details) ![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 [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/e-bike-excursion-exploring-the-purbecks.a4097836.activity-details) [See all activities in Shapwick](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Shapwick.d553248635975880272.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## 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 ![Church Of St Peter And St Paul Wikidata has entry Q17531499 with data related to this item.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10300/9b0296ea-7690-4d97-b413-471f8d398e6e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) by [MikeofDorset (page does not exist)](//commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:MikeofDorset&action=edit&redlink=1) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ### 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) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0) by [Ian Kirk](https://www.flickr.com/people/76592037@N00) ([Creative Commons Attribution 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)) ### Tarrant Keyneston ![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) ### Sturminster Marshall - Cities near Shapwick - Places of interest [Wimborne](https://expedia.com/Wimborne.dx4870)[Blandford Forum](https://expedia.com/Blandford-Forum.dx10300)[Tarrant Keyneston](https://expedia.com/Tarrant-Keyneston.dx3000401030)[Sturminster Marshall](https://expedia.com/Sturminster-Marshall.dx3000417751)[Spetisbury](https://expedia.com/Spetisbury.dx3000716415)[Witchampton](https://expedia.com/Witchampton.dx3000716489) - [New Forest National Park ](https://expedia.com/New-Forest-National-Park-England.d6046242.Vacation-Attraction) - [Durdle Door ](https://expedia.com/Durdle-Door-Wareham.d6092145.Vacation-Attraction) - [Poole Harbour ](https://expedia.com/Poole-Harbour-Poole.d6150277.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bournemouth Beach ](https://expedia.com/Bournemouth-Beach-Bournemouth-City-Centre.d6092109.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bournemouth International Centre ](https://expedia.com/Bournemouth-International-Centre-Bournemouth-City-Centre.d6169262.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lulworth Cove ](https://expedia.com/Lulworth-Cove-Wareham.d6337125.Vacation-Attraction) - [Corfe Castle ](https://expedia.com/Corfe-Castle-Corfe-Castle-Village.d6092133.Vacation-Attraction) - [Wimborne Minster ](https://expedia.com/Wimborne-Minster-Wimborne.d6092129.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bournemouth Pier ](https://expedia.com/Bournemouth-Pier-Bournemouth-City-Centre.d6150284.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre ](https://expedia.com/Bournemouth-Pavillion-Theatre-Bournemouth-City-Centre.d6270946.Vacation-Attraction) - [Monkey World Ape Rescue Center ](https://expedia.com/Monkey-World-Ape-Rescue-Center-Wareham.d6270949.Vacation-Attraction) - [Southbourne Beach ](https://expedia.com/Southbourne-Beach-Bournemouth.d553248635978488731.Vacation-Attraction) - [Vitality Stadium ](https://expedia.com/Vitality-Stadium-Bournemouth.d6092115.Vacation-Attraction) - [Durdle Door Beach ](https://expedia.com/Durdle-Door-Beach-Wareham.d553248635978573324.Vacation-Attraction) - [Mudeford Quay ](https://expedia.com/Mudeford-Quay-Christchurch.d553248621555744002.Vacation-Attraction) - [O2 Academy Bournemouth ](https://expedia.com/O2-Academy-Bournemouth-Bournemouth.d553248621533023061.Vacation-Attraction) - [Bournemouth University ](https://expedia.com/Bournemouth-University-Bournemouth.d6092111.Vacation-Attraction) - [Swanage Beach ](https://expedia.com/Swanage-Beach-Swanage.d6092135.Vacation-Attraction) - [Lulworth Cove Beach ](https://expedia.com/Lulworth-Cove-Beach-Wareham.d6092143.Vacation-Attraction) - [Poole Quay ](https://expedia.com/Poole-Quay-Poole.d553248635930352870.Vacation-Attraction) - [Studland Beach and Nature Reserve ](https://expedia.com/Studland-Beach-And-Nature-Reserve-Swanage.d553248621532491062.Vacation-Attraction) - [Oceanarium ](https://expedia.com/Oceanarium-Bournemouth-City-Centre.d6263621.Vacation-Attraction) - [Christchurch Harbour ](https://expedia.com/Christchurch-Harbour-Christchurch.d6150287.Vacation-Attraction) - [Boscombe Pier ](https://expedia.com/Boscombe-Pier-Bournemouth.d553248621558085442.Vacation-Attraction) - [Salisbury Racecourse ](https://expedia.com/Salisbury-Racecourse-Salisbury.d553248621558032777.Vacation-Attraction) - [Parley Manor ](https://expedia.com/Parley-Manor-Christchurch.d553248621532491082.Vacation-Attraction) - [Warmwell Holiday Park Ski Slope ](https://expedia.com/Warmwell-Holiday-Park-Ski-Slope-Dorchester.d553248621555784721.Vacation-Attraction)