When did Blandford get its first railway line?
1 November 1860
Originally part of the Dorset Central Railway, the line to Blandford opened on 1 November 1860 to a station to the south of the River Stour. The Dorset Central merged with the Somerset Central Railway in 1862, and a new extension connecting the two railways was built.
What is crewkerne famous for?
In later mediaeval times Crewkerne was noted for its goldsmiths, and the wool industry based on the favourable climate and good sheep farming land became increasingly important, which led to the rebuilding of the parish church on a grand scale in the later fifteenth and early sixteenth centuries.
Does Blandford have a train station?
Get in[edit] There is no train service to Blandford Forum. The nearest main station is at Salisbury or Poole. The town is 15 mi (24 km) from Poole railway station and 15 mi (24 km) from Bournemouth Airport.
When did the Somerset and Dorset Railway closed?
7 March 1966
Two engines were needed to haul trains over the steep Mendips, stretches of single-track caused bottlenecks and the curving line limited train speeds. And as more people began to own cars and there was less demand for coal, the S&D was reduced to a rural branch line and finally closed down on 7 March 1966.
What is there to do in Crewkerne?
The best places to go & things to do around Crewkerne
- Barrington Court. Barrington, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 0NQ.
- Blackbrook Pavilion. Blackbrook Way, Taunton.
- Bridport & West Dorset Golf Club.
- Bridport Arts Centre.
- Chard Museum.
- Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre.
- Crewkerne & District Museum.
- Dinosaurland Fossil Museum.
What shops are in Crewkerne?
Things to do ranked using Tripadvisor data including reviews, ratings, photos, and popularity….
- Antiques Bazaar. Antique Shops.
- CEDRICS Somerset Cider and Apple Cake.
- Crewkerne Antiques Centre.
- Milly’s Antiques.
- Milly’s Antiques Furniture.
- Delilah Petal.