| Athelhampton Manor |
There are still parts of this manor dating back 500 years, it was occupied early in its history by the Martyn family from 1350 to around 1600. The Martyn family were devoutly catholic and may have hidden priests within the house during the time England was under protestant rule. Priest holes, which are small secret recesses within walls, have been found which attest to this. They are most commonly found in old catholic Tudor mansions.
A Grey Lady, a black monk and a headless man haunt the house. There is also a story about a ghostly ape, which was walled up within one of the priest holes. The ape is supposed to have been a pet for the Martyn Family during the fifteen hundreds.
On a lighter note the mansion formed the backdrop for the 1972 film Sleuth, which starred Michael Caine.
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| Map ref: SY 7794 |
| Directions: To the South of the A35 near Burleston. |
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| Bovington Museum |
The tank museum is home to a German Tiger Tank that saw service during World War II. A figure in German uniform was once seen looking at the tank through the museum windows. It has been speculated that the figure is the ghost of a one time occupant of the tank. |
| Map ref: SY 8388 |
| Directions: On a minor road off the A352, signposted. |
| Nine Stones Circle |
 This small stone circle is set enchantingly by the busy A35, although it is still worth a visit on the round trip from Maiden Castle, which is to the West along the same road. |
| Map ref: SY 611904 |
| Directions: Off the A35 to the West of Winterbourne Abbas. |
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