English Heritage sites near Holt Parish

Knowlton Church and Earthworks

KNOWLTON CHURCH AND EARTHWORKS

4 miles from Holt Parish

The siting of this ruined medieval church at the centre of a Neolithic ritual henge earthwork symbolises the transition from pagan to Christian worship and creates an atmospheric scene.

Christchurch Castle and Norman House

CHRISTCHURCH CASTLE AND NORMAN HOUSE

10 miles from Holt Parish

The castle remains include parts of the keep and the 12th century riverside chamber block or Norman House, a very early example of domestic architecture including a rare Norman chimney.

Old Wardour Castle

OLD WARDOUR CASTLE

15 miles from Holt Parish

Set in landscaped grounds beside a lake in peaceful Wiltshire countryside, these 14th century ruins provide a relaxed, romantic day out for couples, families and budding historians alike.

Fiddleford Manor

FIDDLEFORD MANOR

16 miles from Holt Parish

The principal parts of a small stone manor house, probably begun about 1370 for William Latimer, Sheriff of Somerset and Dorset. The hall and solar chamber display outstandingly fine timber roofs.

Old Sarum

OLD SARUM

19 miles from Holt Parish

Site of the original Salisbury, this mighty Iron Age hill fort was where the first cathedral once stood and the Romans, Normans and Saxons have all left their mark during 5000 years of history.

Hurst Castle

HURST CASTLE

19 miles from Holt Parish

Hurst Castle provides a remote escape by the sea with plenty of things to do and see! Built by Henry VIII; one of the most advanced artillery fortresses in England.


No churches found in Holt Parish


Pubs in Holt Parish

Cross Keys Inn

Holt Road, Mannington, BH21 7JZ
(01202) 822555

16th Century, cosy, friendly pub in Dorset's Holt Heath Nature Reserve.
Old Inn

Holt Lane, Holt, BH21 7DJ
(01202) 883029
oldinn-wimborne.co.uk/

Comfortable country inn appointed in the lounge bar style. Real fire in winter. Outside seating both in the garden and at the front of the pub, a part of which is under cover.
Stocks Inn

Furzehill, Wimborne, BH21 4HT
(01202) 882481
thestocksinn.co.uk

The Stocks gets its name from the old village stocks that were situated just outside. It used to be a Devenish pub.