You can work up an appetite on some glorious walks close to site including a hike to the top of the nearest hill, Bulbarrow, which is 274 metres above sea level, one of the highest points in Dorset and home to Iron Age Hill Fort, Rawlsbury Camp. The closest town is Sturminster Newton, where there's a 17th-century watermill (01258 473760), museum (01258 471878), and weir. The market town Blandford Forum is a 25-minute drive (11 miles from site) and the county town of Dorchester is just over half-an-hour's drive away. If you feel like venturing further, Corfe Castle (01929 481294), Old Wardour Castle (0370 3331181) and the beaches of the Jurassic Coast are all within 25 miles. The closest is Ringstead Bay. Monkey World (01929 462537) is just over 30 minutes' drive away and, for more exotic animals, Longleat Safari Park (01985 844400) is just over an hour away.