Blandford is home to its own museum in Bere's Yard (opposite the Parish Church), Mrs Penny's Cavalcade of Costume in Lime Tree House and, just out of town, the Royal School of Signals Museum at Blandford Camp. Slightly further away are to be found the Ancient Hill Fort of Badbury Rings (National Trust) and, near Wimborne, Kingston Lacy House (National Trust). 5miles north of the town you will find Chettle House and village.
Blandford has an excellent Leisure Centre catering for a large range of activities. Facilities include squash, badminton, tennis and trampolining. The latest addition to the complex is the Swimming Pool with Flumes and Bubble Bath which replaces the old outdoor swimming pool which was situated on the Ham.
Further information about the above attractions can be obtained from the following addresses:
Blandford Museum
Bere's Yard
Blandford Forum
DT11 7EB
Open April to Sept, Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm
Mrs Penny's Cavalcade of Costume
Lime Tree House
The Plocks
Blandford Forum
DT11 7AA
01258 453006
Open Thurs-Mon, 11am-4pm
Royal Signals Museum
Blandford Camp
Blandford Forum
DT11 8RH
01258 482248
Open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm. Weekends June-Sept 10am-4pm
Badbury Rings
Wimborne Road
Open all year
Kingston Lacy House
Wimborne Minster
BH21 4EA
Open - Park and Garden, Fri, Sat, Sun, Nov-March 11am-4pm Sat-Wed, 22nd March - 2nd Nov 11.30am-6.00pm House, March 22nd - 2nd Nov, Sat - Wed, 12 noon - 5.30pm
Chettle House
Chettle
Nr Blandford Forum
01258 830209
Open April - Oct, 11am-5pm. Closed Tuesday and Sat. Except for Bank Holidays and specific events.
Blandford Leisure Centre
Milldown Road
Blandford Forum
DT11 7DB
01258 455566
Tourist Information Centre
West Street
Blandford Forum
01258 454770
