We also have a Village Bar, where locals meet and enjoy a game of Darts or Shove Ha'Penny. Places to Visit The village of Cranborne is only a 20-minute drive from the market town of Salisbury and 30 minutes from coastal towns Poole and Bournemouth. It is also only 10 minutes from Wimborne Minster and very close to local villages of historical interest, such as Horton. Set in the heart of rural Dorset, Cranborne is the ideal position to explore areas of scenic beauty, architectural and historical interest. Go rambling on Cranborne Chase or trout fishing at nearby Damerham and on the River Allen adjoining the Shaftesbury Estate at Wimborne St. Giles.
Historical buildings are plentiful and within easy reach.
Spend an hour or two strolling through the gardens of the ancient manor or browsing in the garden centre. Cranborne boasts of its 1,000 year old church. An abundance of history surrounds this village, as in days gone by it was a major market centre for the south. Our recent modernisation has been carried out, carefully retaining the charm and character of the lovely old inn. A Walkers Paradise and Dogs Welcome Exploring some of the interesting walks across the downlands of the chase, starting or ending your exploration at the Fleur de Lys will make an interesting visit complete.