A important site for recreation along the River Stour and links into Blandford town centre.
The mixture of riverside vegetation, grassland, mature trees and a pond create a refuge for wildlife. The specially created pond attracts numerous dragonflies such as the Black-tailed Skimmer. There are several attractive walks across the site and picnic tables are provided for lunchtime visitors.
Stour Meadows
| Nearest Town | Blandford |
|---|---|
| Look out for | Black-tailed Skimmers, Kingfishers, Meadow Pipits, Goldfinches, Purple Loosestrife and Corky-fruited Water-dropwort |
| Habitats | Grassland and wetland |
| Nearest bus stop | Tesco Supermarket |
| Nearest train station | Gillingham (18 miles) |
| Grid reference | ST 888 058 |
| Postcode | DT11 9LQ |
| what3words | tailing.shapes.ruling |
| Size | 10 hectares |
| Parking | Large pay and display car park adjacent to site |
| Accessibility | Disabled access |
| Owner | Dorset Council and Hall & Woodhouse |
| Managed by | Dorset Council (Area Greenspace Management Team - North) |
| How to get there | Off the A354 Blandford Forum bypass, head towards the Tesco superstore, then turn off left towards the car park beside the Brewery. The site is next to the car park. |
Senior Countryside Ranger - North Dorset
Name: Graham StanleyEmail: graham.stanley@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Tel: 01258 456970
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