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Events, Flights & Tasty Bites
“Compton Abbas Airfield is one of North Dorset’s must see venues!”
Sat atop a hill in the Cranborne Chase area of natural beauty with stunning views over Shaftesbury and beyond, Compton Abbas Airfield is the perfect place to enjoy the day. Feast your eyes on beautiful historic aircraft and observe the comings and goings of our fabulous light aircraft community while enjoying Authentic Texas barbecue food smoked on-site and served with a Gritchie beer brewed only two miles away (while stocks last). All welcome, rain or shine
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Visiting by air
Compton Abbas Airfield welcomes visitors by air.
Click here for PPR details and essential airfield information
Old-world charm new-world comfort
Food & fun for the whole family
All welcome! Come and enjoy our Authentic Texas smoked fare and Gritchie beers (while stocks last). Our friendly staff are waiting to welcome you to our scenic restaurant and bar.
To book a table for up to eight people, please use our online booking system. To book a table for more than eight people, please call 01747 811767.
Opening Times:
Wednesday to Saturday 09:30 – 17:00
Sunday 09:30 – 16:00
Breakfast: 09:30 – 11:00
Lunch: 12:00 – 14:30
The Smoking Barrels; our informal outdoor establishment, provides drinks and a selection of our Smokehouse menu on selected days. 09:30 – 15:00
*we are a card only establishment
Food and Drink
Visiting by land
No Plane, No Problem!
Come and visit by land and enjoy our local food and beverages. Watch the world, and planes, fly by!
Enjoy our outside seating with amazing views with drinks, snacks, ice cream from our Bar, and Smoking Barrels Cabin when open in the summer. Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome onto the outside patio and the indoor bar seating area.
Compton Abbas Airfield has an electric car charging point, available during airfield opening hours.
Bicycles brought on-site are left at the owner’s risk. Do not leave your bike near any airside fence due to aircraft propellor wash. The management do not accept responsibility for any accidents, damage or loss incurred.
Car groups & meets by prior appointment only. Please email info@comptonairfield.com to enquire.
