Pictures of Bryanston
in the county of Dorset
About Bryanston
This is the home of a famous public school housed in a mansion built around 1890 for the Portman family. The house is set in immaculate grounds where there is a Chapel of the same period.
The town was initially the town of Brian de Lisle, a Baron at the court of King John. The Rogers family owned it for a long period of time, and it was later purchased by Sir William Portman, who took part in Monmouth's rebellion in 1685.
The village of Bryanston occupies an idyllic location, it is perfect for exploring Blandford Forum, Wimbourne Minster and the wider landscape of "Hardy's" Wessex, it is also within easy reach of Poole harbour and the seaside town of Weymouth.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Bryanston
| Badbury Rings | (6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| White Mill | (6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Kingston Lacy | (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Athelhampton House | (9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Horton Tower | (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Clouds Hill | (9.9 miles, 16.0 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre | (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Upton Country Park | (11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Stapehill Abbey | (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Hardy's Cottage | (12.5 miles, 20.2 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Arne RSPB Reserve | (12.8 miles, 20.7 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| The Cerne Giant | (12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Old Wardour Castle | (13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| The Blue Pool | (14.4 miles, 23.1 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Max Gate | (14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
All attractions in BryanstonAll attractions in DorsetComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Bryanston
Blandford Forum, a Historic Market Town in the county of Dorset (0.6 miles, 0.9 km)
Utterly delightful, a town of matchless elegance, of quintessentially English beauty, are but a few of the attributes to the fine Market town on the River Stour.
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Shroton, in the county of Dorset (4.0 miles, 6.5 km, direction N)
Interestingly, this enchanting village was the scene of warfare as General Wolfe trained his troops before his assult on Quebec in the mid 18th-century.
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Milton Abbas, a Picturesque Village in the county of Dorset (4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction SW)
Milton Abbas is a superb thatched village which has the distinction of being the first planned village of its kind in England.
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Sturminster Marshall, a Picturesque Village in the county of Dorset (6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction SE)
Sturminster Marshall is famous for its beautiful White Corn Mill and for the magnificent eight arched bridge spanning the River Stour.
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Briantspuddle, a Picturesque Village in the county of Dorset (8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction SW)
This remarkable village owes much to the agricultural experiment carried out by Sir Ernest Debenham during the years between the two World Wars.
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Wimborne Minster, a Historic Market Town in the county of Dorset (9.5 miles, 15.2 km, direction SE)
Wimborne Minster is a magnificent Georgian town in the valley of the delightful River Stour.
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Athelhampton, in the county of Dorset (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction SW)
Athelhampton lies close to the little River Piddle which almost entirely encircles Athelhampton House which was built in the 15th-century by Sir William Martyn who was granted the lands and a license to build upon them by King Henry VII in the year 1483.
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Sixpenny Handley, in the county of Dorset (10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction NE)
Sixpenny Handley is set in the lovely countryside of Cranbourne Chase.
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Shaftesbury, a Historic Market Town in the county of Dorset (10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction N)
Shaftsbury is Dorset's only hill-top town, with its long history and good views it is particularly attractive to tourists.
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Stapehill, in the county of Dorset (11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction E)
Stapehill, in the beautiful Dorset countryside is best known for its romantic Abbey gardens which are an absolute joy for every visitor including gardening enthusiasts.
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Higher Bockhampton, in the county of Dorset (12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction SW)
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Poole, in the county of Dorset (12.8 miles, 20.5 km, direction SE)
Three miles of golden beaches extending from Sandbanks to Brankesome Dene Chine and on towards Bournemouth, ensure an enjoyable time for families and sun-worshippers alike.
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Ferndown, in the county of Dorset (12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction E)
This town lies amidst noted countryside between Wimborne Minster and Ringwood.
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Gillingham, a Historic Market Town in the county of Dorset (13.3 miles, 21.3 km, direction N)
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Minterne Magna, in the county of Dorset (13.3 miles, 21.5 km, direction W)
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All towns in DorsetComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Holton Heath Station | (10.8 miles, 17.3 km, direction SE) |
| Hamworthy Station | (11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction SE) |
| Bournemouth Airport | (16.2 miles, 26.1 km, direction E) |
| M27 Junction 1 | (26.3 miles, 42.3 km, direction E) |
| M27 Junction 2 | (29.2 miles, 47.0 km, direction E) |
| Southampton Airport | (36.9 miles, 59.4 km, direction E) |
| Bryanston to London | (100.1 miles, 161.1 km, direction NE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Bryanston
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Bryanston center |
| The Anvil Inn | (1.7 miles, 2.8 km, direction NE) |
| The Talbot | (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction N) |
| Horton Inn | (9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction E) |
| King's Head Hotel | (9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction SE) |
| Best Western The Royal Chase Hotel | (10.2 miles, 16.3 km, direction N) |
| Premier Travel Inn Poole North | (11.1 miles, 17.8 km, direction SE) |
| Yellowham Farmhouse | (11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction SW) |
| Arndale Court Hotel | (12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction SE) |
| The Best Western Mansion House | (12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction SE) |
| The Antelope | (13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction SE) |
| All hotels in Bryanston |
