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Things to see in Cranborne (United Kingdom): 29 places and when to go
Cranborne is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 29 places in and around it, mainly Nature (12), History (9), Wildlife (9). The best known are Wardour Castle, Badbury Rings and New Wardour Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 43. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 50.9495, -2.0031
- Places
- 29 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (12) · History (9) · Wildlife (9) · Food and drink (4) · Museums and art (2) · Mountains (2)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BRS Bristol, 69 km as the crow flies
What to see in Cranborne
The places in and around Cranborne, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Wardour CastleGrade I listed castle in Wardour, Wiltshire, England, UK11 km
- Badbury RingsIron Age hill fort in east Dorset, England, UK14 km
- New Wardour CastleGrade I listed country house in Tisbury, Wiltshire, England, UK12 km
- Cranborne ManorGrade I listed English country house in East Dorset, England, UK6.4 km
- Knowlton CirclesNeolithic henge monument6.9 km
- Royal Signals MuseumRegimental museum in Tarrant Monkton, Dorset, United Kingdom12 km
- Ashcombe House, WiltshireListed house in Wiltshire, England, UK7.3 km
- Bowerchalke DownsProtected area in Wiltshire, England6.1 km
- Chickengrove BottomProtected area in Wiltshire, England6.5 km
- Homington and Coombe Bissett DownsNature reserve in Wiltshire, England14 km
- Knoll CampHillfort in Hampshire, England, UK10 km
- Fovant BadgesWorld War I memorial in Fovant, Wiltshire, England, UK12 km
- Great YewsProtected area in Wiltshire, England14 km
- Larmer Tree GardensPark in Tollard Royal, Wiltshire, England, UK5.6 km
- Rockbourne Roman VillaRoman villa in grid reference , United Kingdom12 km
- Garston WoodNature reserve in Dorset, England2.4 km
- St Giles House, Wimborne St GilesResidence in Wimborne St Giles, England6.1 km
- Stratford Toney Down23.1 hectare biological Site of Special Scientific Interest13 km
- Throope DownProtected area in Wiltshire, England12 km
- Win Green DownHill in Wiltshire8.4 km
- Cranborne Droves WayHiking9.2 km
- Fontmell and Melbury Downs SACProtected area11 km
- Horton Estate VineyardWinery9.5 km
- Melbury Vale WineryWinery13 km
And the other 5, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Middleton Down Nature Reserve
- With kids: New Forest Water Park
- Food and drink: Sixpenny Brewery Ltd, The Winery
- Hiking: Stour Valley Way
When to go to Cranborne
The best time to visit Cranborne is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:11
- FebPossible9:45
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:34
- MayBest time15:18
- JunBest time16:17
- JulBest time15:53
- AugBest time14:21
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:24
- NovBetter not8:37
- DecPossible7:43
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 43. In April, 29 of the 29 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Cranborne
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS, Bristol), 69 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Bournemouth104 places25 km
- Wiltshire47 places28 km
- Warminster25 places29 km
- Sherborne23 places36 km
- Dorchester41 places40 km
- Southampton116 places43 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Cranborne?
The best known: Wardour Castle, Badbury Rings, New Wardour Castle, Cranborne Manor, Knowlton Circles. In all, 29 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Cranborne?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 43.
How do you get to Cranborne?
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), 69 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Cranborne as the destination and these 29 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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