Milton Abbas is steeped in history and is one of the picture post card villages of Dorset. This street of cottages, with white cob walls and thatch roofs nestles under woody hillsides. The cottages were built in the 1790s for the villagers of Milton Abbas following the demolition of the old village around the Abbey by their landlord, Lord Milton.

The present day Milton Abbas is quiet and peaceful but never dull. It has its own Post Office and Pub/Hotel, The Hambro Arms, which is only four minutes walk away uphill but two minutes walk home. This is the place for walkers, hikers, bikers and day dreamers.

There are a range of places of interest to visit. Milton Abbas is close to Blandford Forum and ten miles away from Dorchester. Both are quaint small towns with a range of shops and both have their market days.


Dorchester is at the heart of Thomas Hardy country and his cottage at Bockhampton is open to visitors.




Kingston Lacy House, a magnificent National Trust property near Wimborne


Sherborne Castle - The Sherborne Castle grounds boast two castles, the first of which was destroyed in the civil war, and the newest, which was built by Sir Walter Raleigh

There are so many more places to visit within a few miles of the village to suit all interests.