Places to Visit The Grove Arms is the ideal base for exploring the surrounding area whether it is inland or down to the coast. Visit the ancient Saxon hilltop town of Shaftesbury with its famous Gold Hill and ancient Abbey. Cranbourne Chase is home to magnificent views, byways, walks, and cycle ways, taking your through idyllic countryside. Compton Abbas Airfield is a favourite with families, it offers a Cafe, Aviation Museum and plenty of flying action every day. Also another ideal place to visit is old Wardour Castle, an English Heritage site just a few miles away. There also is Stourhead House & Gardens, a National Trust property, as well as Longleat House & Safari Park within an half hour drive. Links Here are a selection of links to further information regarding the local countryside, attractions, and tourist information. Abbas Air - Compton Abbas Airfield Compton Abbas Airfield is popular with all the family. With its Museum, Restaurant & Bar, Flying Training and yearly events, it's an attraction not to be missed. Longleat House & Safari Park The star of BBC’s hugely popular Animal Park series, Longleat is the first stately home to open its doors to the public, and was also the first place outside Africa to open a Safari Park. Longlet is currently the home of the 7th Marquess of Bath. National Trust - Stourhead House & Gardens Celebrated 18th-century landscape garden and Palladian mansion, which features enchanting temples, monuments and rare planting around a tranquil lake. Royal Oak Motcombe Visit David and Melanies other pub only 6 miles away, family garden with play equipment, regular skittles events, quiz nights and the best pool table in the area! contact Nick Else for booking a table on 01747 854888 or pop in for a drink. Shaftesbury Shaftesbury and Dorset community website. Ideal for finding out about our local area. Call: 01747 828328  or  Fax: 01747 828960 Copyright 2005 The Grove Arms - Designed by The Laughing Buddha IT Solutions