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About the Development
Taking its name from the 380sq miles of Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding natural beauty, which lies right on your doorstep, Blackmore Down offers a delightful place to call home. Set on the edge of the charming town of Shaftesbury in Dorset, midway between Salisbury and Yeovil, Blackmore Down has so much to offer for everyone in the family, including good quality state and independent schools, excellent shopping and a lively social and cultural calendar.Amenities
For your groceries, you’ll find a Tesco Superstore and a Co-operative supermarket in the town itself.Dining
Shaftesbury has a surprisingly good selection of restaurants to match its rich cultural offerings, with The Salt Cellar located at the top of Gold Hill and commanding stunning views over the street made famous by the Hovis advert, The Forester and Chutneys topping the Trip Advisor list of 33 places to eat. Ye Olde Two Brewers, The Coppleridge Inn and Amore are also well worth a visit as are the gastro pubs The Fontmell in Shaftsbury which offers a daily changing menu based on seasonality and the freshest local produce, and slightly further afield, the Beckford Arms in Tisbury and King John, Tollard Royal - all three are recognised by the Michelin Guide.Education
Shaftesbury offers an excellent selection of both state and independent schooling for all age groups, from pre-school right through to sixth form.Leisure
Shaftesbury has a full programme of arts and culture throughout the year, including Dorset Arts Weeks in late May, Shaftesbury Fringe at the end of June and the Gold Hill Fair in the Abbey Ruins in July. There’s also a varied programme of cinema and shows in the Shaftesbury Arts Centre.Shopping
Shaftesbury has a wide variety of local shops, including national names and local independent stores. There is a market in the town every Thursday, including a country market in the town hall, and a farmers’ market on the first Saturday of every month.Transport
Shaftesbury is located midway between Salisbury in the east and Yeovil in the west, around 20 miles from each, with the South Coast towns of Poole and Bournemouth around 30miles to the south. The town lies at the crossroads of the main A350 and A30 routes. There are busses to all the surrounding towns.