Guidebook for Blandford Forum
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World famous Lulworth cove on the Jurassic coastline. Perfect for walking, relaxing on the beach or a cream tea and ice-cream!
31 yerel halk öneriyor
Lulworth Cove station
World famous Lulworth cove on the Jurassic coastline. Perfect for walking, relaxing on the beach or a cream tea and ice-cream!
Milton Abbas Surgery
The village GP surgery
An iron age hill fort with views across three counties - Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire and nationally important chalk lands which is home to butterflies and orchids. Ideal for nature lovers!
33 yerel halk öneriyor
Hambledon Hill
An iron age hill fort with views across three counties - Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire and nationally important chalk lands which is home to butterflies and orchids. Ideal for nature lovers!
Dorchester West and Dorchester South are our nearest train stations. Trains run regularly from Dorchester South to London.
8 yerel halk öneriyor
Dorchester South station
Dorchester West and Dorchester South are our nearest train stations. Trains run regularly from Dorchester South to London.
Kingston Lacy House and Estate - an English manor house built to resemble an Italian palace. Perfect for art lovers with Titians, Van Dycks etc. Gardens are beautiful too. Great for a picnic!
16 yerel halk öneriyor
Kingston Lacy Estate
Blandford RoadKingston Lacy House and Estate - an English manor house built to resemble an Italian palace. Perfect for art lovers with Titians, Van Dycks etc. Gardens are beautiful too. Great for a picnic!
Beaches, cafes, seaside shops and galleries and a quaint harbour. Home of the sailing events for the Olympics.
160 yerel halk öneriyor
Weymouth
Beaches, cafes, seaside shops and galleries and a quaint harbour. Home of the sailing events for the Olympics.
One of my favourite beaches in Dorset. A sandy beach. Studland was the inspiration for Toytown in Enid Blyton's Noddy. Today has National Trust nature reserves and a beautiful beach.
52 yerel halk öneriyor
Studland Çıplaklar Plajı
One of my favourite beaches in Dorset. A sandy beach. Studland was the inspiration for Toytown in Enid Blyton's Noddy. Today has National Trust nature reserves and a beautiful beach.
For animal lovers! The famous Monkey World Primate and Monkey rescue centre. They rescue monkeys from all over the world.
319 yerel halk öneriyor
Monkey World - Maymun Kurtarma Merkezi
LongthornsFor animal lovers! The famous Monkey World Primate and Monkey rescue centre. They rescue monkeys from all over the world.
Sit by the river or even hire out a boat and go down the river. Explore the town, stop for tea and cakes or eat in one of the many restaurants in town.
68 yerel halk öneriyor
Wareham
Sit by the river or even hire out a boat and go down the river. Explore the town, stop for tea and cakes or eat in one of the many restaurants in town.
Arne RSPB reserve perfect for bird watching. Woodlark, Nightjars, Spoonbills and Dartford Warblers visit here. Sika deer herd and over 500 species of vascular plants. A must go for nature lovers
35 yerel halk öneriyor
RSPB Arne
Arne RoadArne RSPB reserve perfect for bird watching. Woodlark, Nightjars, Spoonbills and Dartford Warblers visit here. Sika deer herd and over 500 species of vascular plants. A must go for nature lovers
Just on our door step and such a beautiful location for walking and enjoying the Dorset countryside. Surrounded by woodland with Capability Brown landscape (often called 'England's greatest gardener')
The Abbey Park
Just on our door step and such a beautiful location for walking and enjoying the Dorset countryside. Surrounded by woodland with Capability Brown landscape (often called 'England's greatest gardener')
Another great location for walking. Beautiful church nestled in the scenery. Rolling chalk hills and lovely views. Sika deer are often spotted here
Whatcombe Wood
Another great location for walking. Beautiful church nestled in the scenery. Rolling chalk hills and lovely views. Sika deer are often spotted here
Rare birds including the Great Grey Shrike visit here. 1 of the largest valley mire habitats in England. Morden Bog is a site of national and European importance. Lots of wildlife, birds and plants
Morden Bog National Nature Reserve
Rare birds including the Great Grey Shrike visit here. 1 of the largest valley mire habitats in England. Morden Bog is a site of national and European importance. Lots of wildlife, birds and plants
Abbotsbury Subtropikal Bahçeleri
Bullers WaySub tropical Gardens
A lovely place for a day trip out. Sweet little town and lots of places to get a coffee and enjoy the views!
153 yerel halk öneriyor
Swanage
A lovely place for a day trip out. Sweet little town and lots of places to get a coffee and enjoy the views!
Monument to local author Thomas Hardy. Hardy lived in Dorchester and Milton Abbas featured in his works
33 yerel halk öneriyor
Hardy Monument
Monument to local author Thomas Hardy. Hardy lived in Dorchester and Milton Abbas featured in his works
Drinks & Nightlife
The village pub - with lovely food and drink. Perfect if you don't want to cook!
18 yerel halk öneriyor
Hambro Arms
The village pub - with lovely food and drink. Perfect if you don't want to cook!
Fantastic pub which has recently been refurbished. Lovely gardens and a roaring fire in the winter. Food is delicious and interior smart with country charm!
6 yerel halk öneriyor
The Greyhound
Market PlaceFantastic pub which has recently been refurbished. Lovely gardens and a roaring fire in the winter. Food is delicious and interior smart with country charm!
Essentials
Send a postcard home from here! The post office is in a thatched cottage and sells postcard of the village, sweets and essentials
Post Office
Fore StreetSend a postcard home from here! The post office is in a thatched cottage and sells postcard of the village, sweets and essentials
Londis
Milton RoadPick up a few essentials here
Tesco Superstore
Weymouth AvenueFor food shopping if you want more than essentials
Post Office
Fore StreetPick up some essentials here
Sightseeing
Bulbarrow Hill
Beautiful views over Dorset, perfect for walking too
Athelhampton Evi ve Bahçeleri
Athelhampton RoadBeautiful house and gardens
Beautiful stretch of coastline which is world famous. Perfect for cliffside walks, wildlife watching or relaxing on the beach. Stunning all year around and a must see for the area
403 yerel halk öneriyor
Durdle Kapısı
Beautiful stretch of coastline which is world famous. Perfect for cliffside walks, wildlife watching or relaxing on the beach. Stunning all year around and a must see for the area
Climb to the top of the hill and admire the view or view the 11th century castle from the ground. Close to the beach and tearooms too!
425 yerel halk öneriyor
Corfe Kalesi
Climb to the top of the hill and admire the view or view the 11th century castle from the ground. Close to the beach and tearooms too!
Owned by the National Trust. A haven for wildlife especially red squirrels. A short ferry ride to the island. Perfect for bird watchers, nature enthusiasts and walkers.
204 yerel halk öneriyor
Brownsea Adası
Owned by the National Trust. A haven for wildlife especially red squirrels. A short ferry ride to the island. Perfect for bird watchers, nature enthusiasts and walkers.
Tank Müzesi
Linsay RoadTank Museum
Britain's largest chalk hill figure believed to date back to the Iron Age. Set is a beautiful village which is perfect for a day trip from The Engine Room. Great for walking!
67 yerel halk öneriyor
Cerne Abbas Giant
24 Long StBritain's largest chalk hill figure believed to date back to the Iron Age. Set is a beautiful village which is perfect for a day trip from The Engine Room. Great for walking!
Beautiful abbey which was founded in 705 AD developed from a Saxon Cathedral. Well worth a visit along with our own Milton Abbey in the village
43 yerel halk öneriyor
Sherborne Abbey
Abbey CloseBeautiful abbey which was founded in 705 AD developed from a Saxon Cathedral. Well worth a visit along with our own Milton Abbey in the village
Fantastic views looking down at Milton Abbey with grass steps beneath. A beautiful chapel in the woods, a very romantic location to visit and enjoy the views. You will often be the only person there.
St Catherine's Chapel
Fantastic views looking down at Milton Abbey with grass steps beneath. A beautiful chapel in the woods, a very romantic location to visit and enjoy the views. You will often be the only person there.
Author Thomas Hardy's home. One of his most famous books was Far from the Madding Crowd which has recently been turned into a film. Beautiful National Trust property.
16 yerel halk öneriyor
Max Gate
Author Thomas Hardy's home. One of his most famous books was Far from the Madding Crowd which has recently been turned into a film. Beautiful National Trust property.
A beautiful beach to visit, especially for all your Broadchurch fans as this is where it was filmed!
167 yerel halk öneriyor
West Bay
A beautiful beach to visit, especially for all your Broadchurch fans as this is where it was filmed!
Arts & Culture
Birth place of author Thomas Hardy. The cottage is owned by the National Trust and has a beautiful garden and thatched roof.
17 yerel halk öneriyor
National Trust Hardy's Cottage
Cuckoo LaneBirth place of author Thomas Hardy. The cottage is owned by the National Trust and has a beautiful garden and thatched roof.
You can pay to fish at Milton Abbas lake. Carp 10lbs up to 18lbs, Grass Carp to 16lbs, Tench to 6lbs, Roach to 2lbs, Crucian Carp, Bream, Tench, Perch & Eels and Pike to 20lb.
Lake Lodge
You can pay to fish at Milton Abbas lake. Carp 10lbs up to 18lbs, Grass Carp to 16lbs, Tench to 6lbs, Roach to 2lbs, Crucian Carp, Bream, Tench, Perch & Eels and Pike to 20lb.
9 hole golf course in the beautiful setting of Milton Abbey. Looking up to the abbey itself, old manor house and landscaped countryside.
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Milton Abbey School
9 hole golf course in the beautiful setting of Milton Abbey. Looking up to the abbey itself, old manor house and landscaped countryside.
Military Museum in Dorchester. Over 3 floors of artefacts, uniforms, medals etc
10 yerel halk öneriyor
The Keep Military Museum
Bridport RoadMilitary Museum in Dorchester. Over 3 floors of artefacts, uniforms, medals etc
Place to come and see arts events in Dorset. Film, theatre, music etc
32 yerel halk öneriyor
Bridport Arts Centre
9 South StPlace to come and see arts events in Dorset. Film, theatre, music etc
A beautiful sculpture park with sculptures by artist Simon Gudgeon. The park is very picturesque.
67 yerel halk öneriyor
Sculpture by the Lakes
A beautiful sculpture park with sculptures by artist Simon Gudgeon. The park is very picturesque.
Food Scene
Wonderful place to eat with lots of local produce. I would recommend highly!
65 yerel halk öneriyor
The Salt Pig
6 North StWonderful place to eat with lots of local produce. I would recommend highly!
East Farm Shop selling local produce and a cafe serving food made from local produce. Tea with scones, jam and cream here is recommended!
Winterborne Whitechurch
East Farm Shop selling local produce and a cafe serving food made from local produce. Tea with scones, jam and cream here is recommended!
Great food, great location overlooking the bay and beautiful venue.
165 yerel halk öneriyor
The Pig on the Beach
Manor RoadGreat food, great location overlooking the bay and beautiful venue.