Sherborne, 6 miles; beautiful Dorset town distinguished by Abbey, Castle and local stone architecture, https://www.visit-dorset.com/explore/areas-to-visit/sherborne/

Castle Cary, 6 miles; market town distinguished by the Market House, honey colored stone and independent shops, http://www.castle-cary.co.uk/the-market-house/, https://www.visitsomerset.co.uk/discover-somerset/south-somerset/market-towns-in-south-somerset/south-somerset-(1)/castle-cary-(1)

Bruton, 9 miles; home to world renowned gallery (Hauser & Wirth), independent shops , sweet cafes and delicious restaurants, https://www.visitsomerset.co.uk/discover-somerset/south-somerset/market-towns-in-south-somerset/south-somerset-(1)/bruton-(1)

Shaftesbury, 12 miles, http://www.shaftesburydorset.com/

Wells, 22 miles, https://www.wellssomerset.com/

Glastonbury, 24 miles, https://glastonbury.uk/visit/

Bath, 35 miles; a World Heritage Site with a Roman bath house, theaters, museums, galleries, shops and restaurants set among the cobbled Georgian streets.

The Newt in Somerset

The Newt in Somerset is a country estate with magnificent woodland and gardens.

7 miles, https://thenewtinsomerset.com/

Whats on? https://thenewtinsomerset.com/whats-on

Gardens

The Gardens at The Newt, 7 miles, https://thenewtinsomerset.com/

Stourhead House and Garden, 6 miles; wonderful garden and house, https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stourhead

Cycling

Local cycle routes: https://www.somerset.gov.uk/waste-planning-and-land/walking-and-cycling-maps/

Somerset Bike Hire, 36 miles, http://www.somersetbikehire.co.uk/

Dorset Cycles, 5 miles, https://www.stalbridge.info/dorset-cycles-of-stalbridge.html

Walking

Cadbury Castle, 7 miles, https://www.visitsomerset.co.uk/discover-somerset/inspiration/history-and-heritage/cadbury-castle - ancient and mythical, this Bronze Age hill fort is also known by many as Camelot, and is believed to be the location of the castle and court of King Arthur.

Alfreds Tower, 6 miles, https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stourhead/trails/stourhead-king-alfreds-tower-walk

Sherborne Walks, 6 miles, http://www.sherbornewalks.co.uk/

Local walking routes:

https://getoutside.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/local/horsington-south-somerset

https://www.countryfile.com/go-outdoors/walks/best-walks-in-somerset/

https://www.somerset.gov.uk/waste-planning-and-land/walks-and-trails-in-somerset/

Golf

Sherborne Golf Club, 7 miles, https://www.sherbornegolfclub.co.uk/

Yeovil Golf Club, 12 miles, https://www.yeovilgolfclub.com/

Horse Riding

Pevlings Farm Riding and Livery Stables, 1 mile, https://www.pevlingsfarm.co.uk/

Canoeing