Things to do near Compton Abbas Airfield

Flying! – Tiger Moths, Aerobatics, Light Sport Aircraft, we do it all, every day! http://www.abbasair.com

Walking – Footpaths from the Airfield and footpaths that start within a mile of the airfield, all on protected Nature Reserves and areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/servlet/pdf/item.pdf?PDF_TEMPLATE_ID=1&ITEM_ENT_ID=455753

Cycling – Free delivery of Bicycles for rent from Shaftesbury Cycle Hire http://www.shaftesburycyclehire.co.uk

Motorcycle Training – Maverick Motorcycles, Initial, advanced or refresher training  ‘Back to Biking Courses and Tours http://www.bikemaverick.co.uk

Horse Riding – Tollard Park Riding School, Tollard Royal http://www.rushmore-estate.co.uk/equestrian-centre.htm

Gold Hill – Shaftesburys famous ‘Hovis Advert’ hill

Larmer Tree Gardens - http://www.larmertreegardens.co.uk

Swimming – Blandford Leisure Centre http://www.everyoneactive.com/tabid/1516/Default.aspx

Royal Signals Military Museum – Blandford Camp http://www.royalsignalsmuseum.co.uk

Good Pubs – The Museum in Farnham and The King John in Tollard Royal are both local and serve great food...

Quad Biking, Paintball, Clay Pigeon Shooting & Dirt Buggies – Gorcombe Adventure Centre http://www.gorcombe.co.uk/

Wardour Castle – Nr Tisbury, Historic Castle Ruins http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/old-wardour-castle/

Stourhead Gardens – Nr Gillingham, Beautiful Gardens and Tea rooms http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stourhead/

Shaftesbury – Quaint Market Town, various shops & Cafes http://www.visitshaftesburydorset.co.uk/