Blandford Forum Jubilee Celebrations
When? 02 Jun 2022 to 05 Jun 2022
Where? Blandford
Monday 30th May to Sunday 5th June - Spot The Oddity – shops and businesses throughout Blandford will be taking part in this event.
Thursday 2nd June - Music Event and Beacon Lighting at the Railway Arches, 2pm – 10pm.
The Jubilee Beacons is one of the official events of the Platinum Jubilee in 2022 as part of an extended bank holiday, from Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th June. Thousands of beacons will be lit by communities, charities and different groups throughout the regions of the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and UK Overseas Territories.
Blandford Forum is taking part and the Beacon will be lit at the Railway Arches, Langton Meadows.
Live music from The Mangledwurzels, Dirty Little Habit, EchoHead and Loose Connections.
Friday 3rd June - Thanksgiving Service at the Railway Arches, Langton Meadows at 10am.
Exhibition in the Corn Exchange – ‘Blandford during the Reign of HM Queen Elizabeth II’, 10am to 5pm.
Saturday 4th June - Treasure Hunt in Woodhouse Gardens, 10am to 1pm.
Exhibition in the Corn Exchange – ‘Blandford during the Reign of HM Queen Elizabeth II’, 10am to 5pm.
Sunday 5th June - Mayor’s Fun Day at Marsh & Ham Car Park.
Please see website below for more details.
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