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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 hearty local fare and a Gritchie beer brewed only two miles away. 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 local fare and Gritchie brew. Our friendly staff are waiting to welcome you to our cozy café and bar. To book a table call 01747 811767
Tues – Sat 09:30 – 22:00
Sun (and Bank Holidays) 09:30 – 16:00
Food service:
Tues and Wed 09:30 – 14:30
Thurs and Fri 09:30 – 14:30 and Light Evening Menu from 18:00 – 21:00
Sat 09:30 – 14:30 and 18:00 – 21:00 (Booking Advised)
Sun 09:30 – 14:30
*we are a card only establishment
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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!
