Blandford Forum Map

Blandford Forum map, view the Dorset town of Blandford Forum, located in the county of Dorset, England.

Detailed Street Map of Blandford Forum Dorset & Guide to the Town

Blandford Forum Map Dorset: Interactive map of Blandford Forum, displaying the town situated in the county of Dorset, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls to display a detailed street map of Blandford Forum and a Blandford Forum town centre map, showing the Blandford Leisure Centre and Milldown Nature Reserve.

Also visible are The Crown Hotel and Blandford Forum Rugby Football Club.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Charlton Marshall, Blandford St Mary, Winterbourne Stickland, and Pimperne.

Blandford Forum is a tidy little market town nestled beside the River Stour in the heart of Dorset. It's known for its Georgian architecture, friendly vibe, and a proper sense of place. You don't get much in the way of big city fuss here—just a welcoming town with a good mix of shops, greenery, and that slower pace of life that seems to suit everyone who ends up staying.

This place has quite the story behind it. Back in 1731, a massive fire ripped through the town, wiping out most of the old buildings. Rather than let it fade away, the people rebuilt—this time in handsome Georgian style, which still defines the town's look today. The Bastard brothers, local architects with an unfortunate surname but a great eye for design, played a big role in shaping how Blandford looks now. Before the fire, it was already a key market spot, with roots going back to Saxon times. That tradition of trade and community still runs deep.

There's plenty to do without needing to head far. The town centre's got a decent spread of independent shops, cafés and old-school pubs, plus a regular market that keeps things buzzing. The Blandford Fashion Museum is tucked away in a lovely Georgian house and makes for a quirky stop, while the Royal Signals Museum over at the nearby military base is packed with history and tech for those who like a bit of both. There's also the riverside meadows, ideal for a stroll or a picnic when the sun's out. Local events like the Georgian Fayre and the Steam Fair pull in crowds from all over.

Being in Dorset means you're never short of places to explore. Head out a little and you've got Cranborne Chase right on the doorstep—a walker's paradise with wide views and hardly any crowds. The Jurassic Coast is just over an hour away, so beach days and fossil hunts are easily on the cards. Towns like Sherborne, Shaftesbury, and Wimborne offer their own mix of history, shops and lazy afternoons. It's one of those areas where every road seems to lead somewhere lovely.

Blandford doesn't have a train station of its own, so most people head to Poole or Salisbury for rail connections. The A350 runs right by, linking up with the A31 and the A303, so it's well placed for road trips in any direction. Buses run fairly regularly to nearby towns, and if you're flying, Bournemouth Airport is the nearest option—about 40 minutes by car. Once you're in Blandford, everything's close enough to walk, which just adds to that laid-back feel.

Dorset as a county is a bit of a hidden treasure. It's not trying to be trendy, and that's exactly what makes it so appealing. The countryside rolls on for miles, villages look like something off a postcard, and there's this deep-rooted connection to nature, history and proper local pride. It's a place where time slows down a bit and you start to notice things like birdsong and hedgerows again. Whether you're after coast, country or a bit of both, Dorset's got it covered.

Some More Nearby Places: provide a comma serarated list of the towns and villages surrounding Blandford Forum Pimperne, Tarrant Hinton, Tarrant Keyneston, Charlton Marshall, Spetisbury, Winterborne Stickland, Winterborne Whitechurch, Winterborne Kingston, Durweston, Stourpaine, Shillingstone, Child Okeford, Iwerne Minster.

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