Guidebook for Blandford Forum
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My house is very conveniently located for visitors to Bryanston school as it is just outside the school gates.
Bryanston School
My house is very conveniently located for visitors to Bryanston school as it is just outside the school gates.
Food Scene
If you want to try something a bit different for your evening meal - try the town's Nepalese restaurant. Its staff are delightful and the food is spicy but not greasy. Yum.
Namaste Gurkha
11 East StIf you want to try something a bit different for your evening meal - try the town's Nepalese restaurant. Its staff are delightful and the food is spicy but not greasy. Yum.
The Yellow Bicycle Cafe
30a Salisbury StFriendly staff and delicious coffee and food
The Crown is the local big hotel owned by the local brewery, Hall and Woodhouse. They serve decent food and it has a nice garden for the summer.
14 locals recommend
Crown Hotel
West StreetThe Crown is the local big hotel owned by the local brewery, Hall and Woodhouse. They serve decent food and it has a nice garden for the summer.
The Museum Inn is a gorgeous pub/restaurant. If you want to go there, book ahead to make sure you get a table :)
36 locals recommend
The Museum Inn
The Museum Inn is a gorgeous pub/restaurant. If you want to go there, book ahead to make sure you get a table :)
Really top notch seafood with stunning views of Brownsea Island and Poole Harbour. Pre-booking is essential!
92 locals recommend
Shell Bay Seafood Restaurant
Ferry RoadReally top notch seafood with stunning views of Brownsea Island and Poole Harbour. Pre-booking is essential!
The Anchor at Shapwick is a good honest British pub with excellent food. Situated in the heart of a beautiful village close to Badbury Rings and Kingston Lacy.
7 locals recommend
Anchor Inn Shapwick
West StreetThe Anchor at Shapwick is a good honest British pub with excellent food. Situated in the heart of a beautiful village close to Badbury Rings and Kingston Lacy.
Gee Whites Seafood Restaurant
1 High StDrinks & Nightlife
My local pub is the closest pub to the Hall and Woodhouse brewery, about 200 m from where the beer is made. They do simple pub meals that rarely disappoint, and the beer is good.
The Stour Inn
5 Dorchester HillMy local pub is the closest pub to the Hall and Woodhouse brewery, about 200 m from where the beer is made. They do simple pub meals that rarely disappoint, and the beer is good.
Quirky cocktail bar which also serves as a coffee house / deli by day. Cracking drinks with a chilled atmosphere and friendly staff.
6 locals recommend
Ginger Viking Cocktails
28 East StreetQuirky cocktail bar which also serves as a coffee house / deli by day. Cracking drinks with a chilled atmosphere and friendly staff.
Parks & Nature
Badbury Rings
Blandford RoadIron Age hill fort
Absolutely breathtaking views from the top of the highest hill fort in the area, lovely nature to be seen including rare chalkland butterflies and glow-worms!
33 locals recommend
Hambledon Hill
Absolutely breathtaking views from the top of the highest hill fort in the area, lovely nature to be seen including rare chalkland butterflies and glow-worms!
Durdle Door
Iconic Dorset landmark
Studland Bay
RSPB Arne
Arne RoadGetting Around
The bus stop is around a 6 minute walk from my house. Buses to Poole and Salisbury depart from here.
14 locals recommend
Crown Hotel
West StreetThe bus stop is around a 6 minute walk from my house. Buses to Poole and Salisbury depart from here.
Poole Railway Station
Poole is the closest railway station
Although not the closest station, rail links to London are better and usually cheaper from Salisbury.
Railway Station
Although not the closest station, rail links to London are better and usually cheaper from Salisbury.