The oldest inn in Dorset, in the picturesque Georgian town of Blandford, the Crown Hotel is a perfect example of traditional British hospitality. The Crown Hotel is situated in the market town of Blandford Forum and is easily accessible from Bournemouth, Poole, Shaftesbury and the West Country.

The Crown is a town hotel that offers views across the River Stour Meadows and the surrounding town. An inn in the 1300s, a coaching house in the 1700s and in its present day a hotel; located within walking distance of the Badger brewery, that supply its award winning beers such as Fursty Ferret and Tanglefoot. The hotel boasts a large car park, a beautiful garden and private function suite. 

We love dogs, as all good pubs should! Well-behaved dogs are welcome in our bar and outdoor areas. WiFi access is free to all our guests (subject to availability).