Information about Blandford Forum

Blandford Forum is a market town in Dorset which lies on the River Stour. Blandford Forum is the home to Badger beer which supplies beer to pubs and inns across the region, and over the south of England.

The town has some beautiful Georgian architecture dating from the 1730's to 1760's, all earlier buildings were destroyed in a fire that tore through the town in 1973.

Today Blandford Forum has everything that you would expect to find with a selection of both local and national shops, amongst which you will find a Tesco's, Homebase, Argos and Spar. There are also some very good primary schools in the town and surrounding villages. In addition is Blandford school which is a technical college including a sixth form. A number of renowned private schools are located near Blandford, such as Knighton House, Hanford, Bryanston School, Canford School.

A Georgian Fayre is held in the first week of May each year in the town centre and attracts thousands of visitors. The Fayre combines Georgian celebrations with cultural presentations, stalls, and a fun fair on the grassy meadows along the banks of the Stour.

Photographs of Blandford Forum