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Blandford Forum Guided Heritage Walk
Heritage Open Day: A guided walk of Dorset's Georgian Gem taking in notable features of architecture and local history A guided walk taking approximately two hours of the town centre, totally rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1731, examining the history and detail of its Georgian and other architecture, including the Grade I listed parish church, Town Hall and Corn Exchange (currently under restoration) and other fine buildings designed by 18th century architects John and William Bastard. See also other places of note, amongst them the birthplace of sculptor Alfred Stevens who designed the Wellington Monument in St Paul’s Cathedral.
Sun 8 Sep:1100 - 1300; Sun 15 Sep:1100 - 1300; Free Entry.
Meet at Marsh & Ham Car Park, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 7AW
Sun 8 Sep to Sun 15 September
Website:
www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-event//blandford-forum-guided-heritage-walk-2024.html