Cursus Cider & Music Festival

Cursus Cider & Music Festival 2026

Taking place at Myncen Farm, Minchington near Blandford Forum, Dorset, the Cursus Cider & Music Festival 2026 offers a relaxed countryside setting on farm fields, orchards, and meadows. This intimate festival sells only a few hundred tickets, creating a friendly, down-to-earth atmosphere.

Music

Music is central to Cursus, with multiple stages and a DJ tent featuring folk, roots, country, rock, bluegrass, and folk-punk acts. Both local and occasional international artists perform, alongside surprise guests and barn dances.

Family-Friendly Atmosphere

The festival welcomes families with a Kids’ Den offering crafts and games, large lawns for play, and dog-friendly spaces. Food stalls serve local dishes like wood-fired pizzas, curries, and pies, paired with locally-made cider and ales.

Camping & Accommodation

On-site camping is available with facilities including showers and accessible toilets. Nearby Blandford Forum offers inns and B&Bs, while Rustic Stays provides shepherds huts glamping on the farm for a cosy country stay.

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.