Pretty village, one of Somerset's finest, set in rolling countryside near Bruton. 

Ancient almshouses founded by Hugh Sexey in 1623 accessed off the High Street. Now 28 retirement flats arranged around a courtyard with a chapel, and gardens leading down to the river Brue.

Listed grade II house and stable wing of 1782 set in parkland in an elevated location above the village, with a superb kitchen garden.

Heritage railway at Cranmore near Shepton Mallet. A small country branch line station on the former Somerset and Dorset Railway closed in 1966. Now preserved with a complete railway infrastructure including station buildings, museum, signal box, engine shed etc. 

Delightful country town in north Dorset with ancient abbey church and schools.

(Image: Marilyn Peddle/Sturminster Mill)