Blandford Forum, situated on the River Stour, is an outstanding example of a Georgian town. The town was rebuilt following a fire in the 1730's and its buildings today remain little changed. The Church and Town Hall are particularly impressive. Blandford is also the home of Hall and Woodhouse Inns and Badger Beer breweries providing local ale that is sold throughout Dorset.
Blandford enjoys the twin benefits of being located within forty minutes drive from Bournemouth and Poole while retaining its traditional market town character. The town is the administrative centre of North Dorset and provides a range of shopping, health, education and sporting facilities.
For further information on Blandford Forum either visit http://www.blandford-tc.co.uk or call the Tourist Information Centre on 01258 454770.