Relive the Golden Age of Aviation
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Events, Flights & Tasty Bites
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“Compton Abbas Airfield is one of Dorset’s must see venues!”
Sat atop a hill in the Cranborne Chase area of outstanding 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 dishes smoked on-site from The Lore of the Sky restaurant. All welcome, rain or shine.
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Visiting by Air
Compton Abbas Airfield welcomes visitors by air.
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Old-World Charm New-World Comfort
Food & Fun for the Whole Family
All welcome! Our friendly staff are waiting to greet 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 (opt 2).
Lore of the Sky
Mon & Tue 09.30 – 18.00
Wed – Sat 09.30 – 22.00
Sun/Bank Hols 09.30 – 20.00
Food Service Times
Mon & Tue 09.30 – 15.30
Wed – Sat 09.30 – 20.30
Sun & Bank Hols 09.30 – 18.30
The Smoking Barrels; our informal outdoor establishment, provides drinks and choice items from our main menu on select days.
*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!
Visiting by land
A Love of Heritage Aviation
Compton Abbas Airfield is owned by Film Director Guy Ritchie. Ritchie’s interest in the Airfield stems from his love of Heritage aviation and the best of the Dorset and Wiltshire countryside.
