Attractions
Athelhampton House and National Trust properties Hardy's Cottage and T.E. Lawrence's Clouds Hill are all within easy driving distance of Langton. The many museums and heritage centres that contain revealing insights into Dorset's past are also close by.
The Tank Museum at Bovington has possibly the finest collection of tanks in the world. From the first tank ever built to the modern Challenger II, the museum's definitive collection comprises over 250 vehicles and supporting artefacts from across the globe.
Plenty of museums, from toys to castles
Arne is a delightful place to visit, whilst Corfe Castle Museum offers images and artefacts from Corfe's past. In particular, it focuses on the local clay, stone and marble industries.
English Heritage's Lulworth Castle is a nearby 17th-century castle-like stone building.
Local sights and exciting sports
Wimborne Minster and Kingston Lacy (with its 'Old Masters' and red Devon cattle), the National Trust's Stourhead House and gardens, and Parnham near Beaminster.
For active holidaymakers, windsurfing is available throughout the year, as is deep-sea diving. Climbers should head to nearby Swanage and its impressive sea cliffs.