Pictures of Stapehill
in the county of Dorset
About Stapehill
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.
The Abbey is an early 19th-century convent with a Victorian garden. Here visitors can see year round colour, particularly in autumn. There are numerous craft centres and exhibitions showing the rural nature of the region. Of interest to children is Home Farm where a variety of domestic animals reside - this was planned as an extension to the craft museum.
The Abbey offers a wide ranging programme of yearly events. These include a Steam weekend, and Christmas celebrations during December.
There is plenty of opportunity to purchase hand-made goods, and a pleasant cafe serves delicious home made lunches and Dorset cream teas.
There are the usual village amenities including local inns.
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 Stapehill
| Stapehill Abbey | (0.2 miles, 0.2 km) | Pictures |
| Alice in Wonderland Maze, Hurn | (4.0 miles, 6.5 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Avon Heath Country Park | (4.1 miles, 6.7 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Horton Tower | (4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Kingston Lacy | (4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Badbury Rings | (5.9 miles, 9.6 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| White Mill | (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| The Bournemouth Eye | (6.1 miles, 9.9 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Upton Country Park | (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Russell Cotes Art Gallery and Museum | (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Compton Acres Gardens | (6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Christchurch Priory | (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Brownsea Island | (8.1 miles, 13.1 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Christchurch Castle | (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Arne RSPB Reserve | (8.9 miles, 14.4 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
All attractions in StapehillAll attractions in DorsetComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Stapehill
Ferndown, in the county of Dorset (1.0 miles, 1.6 km)
This town lies amidst noted countryside between Wimborne Minster and Ringwood.
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Wimborne Minster, a Historic Market Town in the county of Dorset (2.7 miles, 4.4 km, direction W)
Wimborne Minster is a magnificent Georgian town in the valley of the delightful River Stour.
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Hurn, in the county of Dorset (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction SE)
This is a pretty Dorset village with pleasant period buildings from the 18th-century.
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Bournemouth, in the county of Dorset (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction S)
Seven miles of glorious golden sands, fringed by the bluest of seas lapping the shore, make Bournemouth a firm favourite for family holidays.
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Poole, in the county of Dorset (6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction SW)
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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Sturminster Marshall, a Picturesque Village in the county of Dorset (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction W)
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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Ripley, in the county of Hampshire (6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction E)
One could be forgiven for thinking that this Yorkshire village has a faintly French air for Ripley was indeed remodelled in 1827 along the lines of a typical French village of Alsace Lorraine.
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Southbourne, in the county of Dorset (7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction SE)
Southbourne is a sedate coastal resort lying close to the mouth of the River Stour, just a few minutes drive from its more famous...
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Christchurch, in the county of Dorset (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction SE)
Christchurch is one of Dorset's "gems" it is set on the confluence of two rivers, the Stour and the Avon. In Saxon times it was...
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Moyles Court, in the county of Hampshire (8.0 miles, 12.9 km, direction NE)
Open forest surrounds this quiet hamlet which is only a few minutes drive from Ringwood, a busy market town at the western end of the New Forest.
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Sandbanks, in the county of Dorset (8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction S)
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Mudeford, in the county of Dorset (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction SE)
Picturesque holiday resort nestling at the point where the River Avon rushes into the sea at Christchurch Bay.
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Burley, in the county of Hampshire (9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction E)
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Highcliffe, in the county of Dorset (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction SE)
Highcliffe village is surrounded by sweeping beaches backed by gorse-clad low cliffs from which the visitor can enjoy superb vista's of rolling frothy waves tumbling into Christchurch Bay.
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Sixpenny Handley, in the county of Dorset (10.8 miles, 17.3 km, direction N)
Sixpenny Handley is set in the lovely countryside of Cranbourne Chase.
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All towns in DorsetComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Bournemouth Airport | (4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction E) |
| Branksome Station | (5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction S) |
| Parkstone Station | (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction S) |
| M27 Junction 1 | (16.6 miles, 26.7 km, direction NE) |
| M27 Junction 2 | (19.8 miles, 31.8 km, direction NE) |
| Southampton Airport | (26.9 miles, 43.3 km, direction E) |
| Stapehill to London | (92.0 miles, 148.0 km, direction NE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Stapehill
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Stapehill center |
| Bridge House Hotel | (1.9 miles, 3.1 km, direction S) |
| King's Head Hotel | (3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction W) |
| St Leonards Hotel | (4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction NE) |
| Premier Travel Inn Poole North | (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction SW) |
| Horton Inn | (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction NW) |
| Village Hotel Bournemouth & Leisure Club | (6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction SE) |
| Norfolk Royale Classic Hotel | (6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction S) |
| Ingledene Guest House | (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction SE) |
| Durley Grange Hotel | (6.1 miles, 9.9 km, direction S) |
| Elstead Classic Hotel | (6.1 miles, 9.9 km, direction SE) |
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