Welcome to Blandford Forum

Blandford Forum is a charming market town located in the county of Dorset, England. The town is situated on the banks of the River Stour and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. Blandford Forum is known for its Georgian architecture, which was rebuilt after a devastating fire in 1731. The town has a rich history and is home to several historic buildings, including the Parish Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, which dates back to the 17th century.

Blandford Forum is a popular destination for tourists who are looking to explore the beautiful countryside of Dorset. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and picturesque villages, making it an ideal base for hiking and cycling. The River Stour is also a popular spot for fishing and boating. Blandford Forum is also home to several parks and gardens, including the Millennium Green, which is a popular spot for picnics and outdoor activities.

In addition to its natural beauty, Blandford Forum is also known for its vibrant community. The town has a bustling high street, which is home to a variety of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants. The town also hosts several events throughout the year, including the Blandford Georgian Fayre, which celebrates the town's rich history and heritage. Overall, Blandford Forum is a charming town that offers something for everyone, from history buffs to outdoor enthusiasts.

Local Weather

Clear

Temp: 8.3°C

Feels Like: 5.4°C

Wind: 11.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SW

Local Schools

School	Details
The Forum Centre Pupil Referral Unit Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mrs Kim Rickford	The Forum Centre Park Road Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 7BX 01258455202 School Website
The Blandford School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Sally Wilson	Milldown Road Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 7SQ 01258451121 School Website
Milldown Cofe Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr James Law	Milldown Road Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 7SN 1258452456 School Website
Archbishop Wake Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Daniel Lasbury-Carter	Black Lane Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8SW 1258453120 School Website
Blandford St Mary Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Rosaleen Beaver	Birch Avenue Blandford St Mary Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 9QD 01258453331 School Website
Bryanston School Other Independent School Ages:13-18 Head Teacher Ms Richard Jones	Bryanston Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 0PX 01258452411 School Website
Durweston Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicola Brooke	Durweston Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 0QA 1258452277 School Website
Pimperne Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Fiona Waller	Newfield Road Pimperne Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8WF 01258452025 School Website
Downlands Community School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr James Rielly	Blandford Camp Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8BG 01258453348 School Website
Spetisbury C Of E Va Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Andrew Brown	High Street Spetisbury Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 9DF 01258452107 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Holton Heath Station Road, Holton Heath, Dorset, BH16 6JT 10.74 Miles

Hamworthy Junction Road, Hamworthy, Dorset, BH16 5AA 11.29 Miles

Wareham North Port, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4AS 11.87 Miles

Poole Serpentine Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BQ 12.59 Miles

Wool Station Road, Wool, Dorset, BH20 6BL 12.72 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Kens Kabs 01258 456136 27 King's Rd, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7LD 0.22 Miles
Riverside Taxis 01258 453553 52 Eastleaze Rd, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7UN 0.37 Miles
Abell Cars 01258 450260 13 Wilson Pk, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7PT 0.47 Miles
Hilliard Cars 01258 454415 40 Downside Close, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7SD 0.47 Miles
Oakwood Taxis 01258 455555 West Lodge, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7ST 1.04 Miles
Andy's Taxis 01258 480089 57 Hod View, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8TN 2.30 Miles
C And S Private Hire 01258 863874 Church Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0SL 4.69 Miles
C And S Cars 01258 863874 Church Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0SL 4.69 Miles
Edwards Taxis 01258 860730 The Old Dairy/Station Rd, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8EL 4.72 Miles
Southern Comfort Travel 01258 857011 21 King's Street, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21 4BJ 5.71 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dt11 Badger Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt11 Queens Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt11 Milldown Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt11 Edward Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt11 Stanton Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt11 White Cliff Eagle Gardens Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt11 Blandford The Tabernacle Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dt11 Blandford Weekday Last Collection:18:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dt11 Ramsbury Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt11 Salisbury Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt11 St Leonards Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt11 East Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt11 West Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt11 Elizabeth Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt11 Langton Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Blandford Group Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	Blandford Group Practice Whitecliff Mill Street Blandford Forum DT11 7BH
The Blandford Group Practice - Covid Local Vaccination Service	Blandford Group Practice Whitecliff Mill Street Blandford Forum DT11 7BH
The Blandford Group Practice 01258 452501	Blandford Group Practice Whitecliff Mill Street Blandford Dorset DT11 7BH
Blandford Medical Centre	Blandford Medical Centre Blandford Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8RH
Winterbourne Stickland 01258 880210	Pamela Hambro Hall Winterborne Strickland Blandford Dorset DT11 0NN

Local Stores

Blandford - Salisbury Road
Unit 2, Salisbury Road
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 7QG
01258 451384
Store Website
0.42 miles

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SPAR Blandford
SPAR
21 The Market Place
Blandford
Forum
DT11 7AF
01258 480840
Store Website
0.4 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Friars Moor Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Unit 27 Sunrise Business Park Blandford Forum Dorset DT11 8ST 01258 472 160 admin@friarsmoorvets.co.uk Website 1.00 miles
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The Equine Dental Clinic Ltd
Old Barn Cottage Witchampton Wimborne Dorset BH21 5BX 01258 841 191 edc.acc.contact@gmail.com Website 5.83 miles

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Friars Moor Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Friars Moor Manston Road Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1BH 01258 472314 admin@friarsmoorvets.co.uk Website 7.51 miles
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Friars Moor Livestock Health Ltd
Manston Road Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1BH 01258 472314 farmoffice@friarsmoorvets.co.uk Website 7.51 miles
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Blackmore Vale Veterinary Centre
Rixon Sturminster Newton Dorset DT10 1BQ 01258 472293 info@blackmorevalevets.co.uk Website 7.54 miles
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Vetsmiths
14 West Borough Wimborne Dorset BH21 1NF 01202 119988 Hello@vetsmiths.co.uk Website 8.71 miles
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Local Dog Walks

The Throop Loop
A Fabulous Short One-Mile Roundtrip Walk From The Hamlet Of Throop To Turners Puddle And Returning Via A Different Path To Throop. 99% Off-Road. In That Short Distance There Are Four Great Places For A Paddle Or A Swim In The River Piddle! Roadside Parking At Postcode Dt2 7Jd 3 Throop Hollow Dorchester DT2 7JD 9.31 miles Postcode Dt2 7Jd. Approximately 3 Miles West Of Bere Regis; About Five Minutes' Drive From The A35.

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Upton Country Park
A Lovely Place With Many Different Length Walks. A350 Poole BH17 7YW 10.74 miles

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Martin Downs Nature Reserve
Easy Walk Across The Martine Downs Nature Reserve. Plenty Of Walk Options And Historic Sights To See. There Is A Map In The Car Park To Find A Route. Martin Down Nature Reserve Lancashire 12.39 miles

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Poole Park
A Lovely Family Day Out. Ample Free Parking. Miniture Railway For The Kids And Those Who Are Just Kids At Heart. Boating Lake With Pedal Boats For Hire. Wildlife Lake With Swans, Ducks, Canada Geese And Many Other Birds Visiting And Packed Full Of Large Fish Which Will Almost Eat Out Of Your Hands. Pathed, Lawned, Wooded And Swimming Areas For The Dogs To Be Kept Amused. 90 Parkstone Rd Poole BH15 2QE 13.01 miles Just Off Parkstone Road, Poole

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Harbourside Park (Baiter And Whitecliff)
Park Walk Along Coast Harbour Lots Of Space Cafe In Car Park, Free Parking And Paid Walk Can Lead Into Poole With Pubs And Shops Children’S Play Area 68 Catalina Dr Poole BH15 1TQ 13.18 miles Https://Www.Poole.Gov.Uk/Sports-And-Leisure/Parks-And-Open-Spaces/Find-A-Park-In-Poole/Harbourside-Park-Baiter-And-Whitecliff/

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Cerne Abbas Giant Walk
A Beautiful Walk At The Giant. Many Difficult Paths You Can Take. There Is A River Where You Dog Can Cool Down As.Some Times There Are Sheep But You Can Always Take A Different Route. 10 Abbey St Cerne Abbas Dorchester DT2 7JQ 14.06 miles

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Weather Forecast

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Temp	-0.3°C	-0.5°C	-0.7°C	-1.4°C	-2.4°C	-3.9°C	-5.7°C	-7.4°C	-8.5°C	-9.2°C	-10.6°C	-12°C
Feels Like	-4.2°C	-4.3°C	-4.6°C	-5.5°C	-7.4°C	-9.7°C	-11.8°C	-14.1°C	-16.2°C	-16.9°C	-19.1°C	-20.7°C

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	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
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