Blandford Forum - where to eat and what to do?

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We're going to be staying in Ibberton for a week from Saturday. Any recommendations of where to eat and what to do? Dds are 5 an 8. Thanks.

Crown Hotel West Street Blindfold, or the Black Horse at Sturminster Marshall for good food.

You're not far from Monkey World or the Tank Museum at Bovington

Blandford, not blindfold!

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My relatives who live close by tell me they take their kids to a soft play area on the outskirts of Blandford. It could be good for a rainy day. There is also one at Sturminster Newton about 9 miles away if you want variety. :-)

Grab some Wiltshire I know it's Dorset but they're a Salisbury firm pasties from Reeves in the market place and go for an impromptu walk/picnic down the Ham. They've opened up along the river on the brewery side since I left home a long time ago and its a lovely walk and [whispers] you may see Otters. The Greyhound always use to be good for food but not eaten there in a few years, The Crown is normally good. Lots of cafes in town now so no need to go in The Gorge, unless you have a penchant for greasy breakfasts. The Anchor at Shapwick is always excellent and a stones throw from Badbury Rings and Kingston Lacey.

Farmer Palmers is not too far away and great for kids that age, likewise Honeybrook Farm at Wimborne.

Longleat?