Cursus Cider & Music Festival

By Road

Blandford Forum is easily reached by road via the A354, a main link between Salisbury and Poole. If coming from the south or west, follow the A35/A354 signs to Blandford and then local signs for Minchington. From the north or east, use the A354 via Salisbury. Once in town, follow directions toward Minchington (Myncen Farm). Onsite parking is available with a permit (usually for a small fee), but spaces fill up on busy weekends, so car-pooling is recommended. Note that country lanes near Myncen Farm are narrow and can be slow going, so allow extra travel time.

By Public Transport

Blandford Forum has no train station. The nearest rail connections are Poole (about 14 miles) and Bournemouth (20 miles), both served by frequent trains to London and the south coast. Salisbury (24 miles) and Gillingham (17 miles) are also within reach. From any of these stations, take a taxi or a local bus to Blandford. In Blandford town centre, buses stop at the Market Place (for example, the X8 from Poole or the CR8 from Weymouth). A short taxi ride from Blandford will then bring you to Minchington and the festival site.

By Air

The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport (BOH), roughly 15 miles east of Blandford Forum (about a 30–40 minute drive). Southampton Airport is around 36 miles away and Bristol Airport about 43 miles. London Heathrow and Gatwick lie farther east, but trains or coaches to Dorset run from there.

Local Facilities and Stays

Once in Blandford, petrol, shops and restaurants are readily available. Blandford’s Georgian centre has several inns, guest houses and B&Bs – booking ahead is wise on a busy weekend. For a countryside sleepover, Rustic Stays on the farm offers glamping in traditional shepherds huts on the premises, blending comfort with rural charm.