Gaggle of Geese, Buckland Newton

About us

Village & Destination Pub

A freehouse pub in rural Dorset with five acres of gardens, skittle alley, crazy golf, pygmy goats, playbus, camping, shepherd huts and campervans! Family owned and run by Simon & Sarah, the Gaggle is a perfect destination for families, walkers and those looking for somewhere special.

2022 finalists in the Great British Pub Awards for Best Pub Garden and Best Pub for Families!

The pub, campsite, shepherd huts & campervans are open for bookings - check availability, prices & book via the Stay section

Key dates are in our Events section. Latest news on our Facebook page.

Facilities

AccommodationBeer gardenCar parkDogs allowedFamily friendlyFoodFunction roomOutside areaReal aleTakeaway foodDartboardLive musicQuiz nights

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Reviews

360 reviews

4.7/5

Simon Thompson

2 months ago

Simon and Sarah are brilliant hosts, they have created an outstanding atmosphere in the pub, the staff make a lovely team. Great beer and cider, fair prices, generous portions. It's warm and comfortable.

Marju Veelma

2 months ago

We always like to try out a new pub for a Sunday Roast and came across this little gem. Based on their menu and google ratings, we decided to book. We had their new Sunday roast sharing board (there was 3 of us) and it was amazing. The amount of meat on it is well worth the money. Perfectly cooked pork belly, beef and chicken leg. And of course being greeted by the beautiful collie who led us to the front door ☺️ We will definitely be back and will highly recommend! Great pub, very friendly and attentive staff, great food!

Mehmet Yusef

6 months ago

Lovely staff, were very welcoming and even though were past cut off for food, still served us so tasty bits to eat. Really nice setting, tucked off a small village. Plenty for the kids to do whilst the adults enjoy a drink (or two).

James Glanville

10 months ago

Wow, just wow, how good is the gaggle and geese. Would highly recommended, it is situated in a beautiful village setting. The food and drinks were excellent. Friendly, kind staff, and plenty of activities for the kids, and to finish it off there was live music on a sunny Bank Holiday weekend.

Jayne Towers

11 months ago

Fantastic, quiet beautiful campsite. Very clean site and clean toilets and shower block. Utensil washing area. Fire pits and wind breaks available to hire. Lovely campsite wardens, lovely friendly staff and hosts. Amazing food. 10mins drive to Cern Abbys brewery. Definitely recommend.