Milton Abbas is a village in Dorset in the south-west of England, approximately seven miles south-west of the market town of Blandford Forum and 11 miles north-east of Dorchester. The attractive village of Milton Abbas holds the distinction of being the first planned settlement in England. Milton Abbas features on many picture postcards of rural Dorset. It was founded in 1780 when Joseph Damer (Lord Milton, later Earl of Dorchester) decided that the old village of Middleton ruined the view from his new mansion at Milton Abbey. So he decided to move the entire village over a nearby hill! When the last residents refused to leave Middleton, Damer simply opened the sluice gates of the new dam! Every two years the village holds the Milton Abbas Street Fayre. The main street is closed and people flock to enjoy an event which is as near to an eighteenth century fair as can be. Traditionally, to create an authentic eighteenth century festive atmosphere, home made bunting is hung across and up and down the street from hooks which are already installed just under the thatch. Residents and stall holders are asked to dress in eighteenth century costume and visitors are welcome to join in.
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Places to Stay near Milton Abbas
Hambro Arms (0.45 miles)
The Fox Inn (2.86 miles)
Deep in the beautiful Dorset countryside, this inn offers excellent accommodation, food, and service in peaceful surroundings. The Fox Inn is perfect for walking tours and ideally placed to explore the county of Dorset including ... More | visit website
Heathcote House (2.99 miles)
Lower Bryanston Farm (4.91 miles)
We welcome you to stay at our family run, attractive Georgian farmhouse bed & breakfast, situated on the edge of the historic town of Blandford Forum. Our location is superb; in the heart of ... More | visit website
Crown Hotel (5.18 miles)
Crown Hotel sits on the edge of Blandford, with views of the Stour River's water meadows and the town. It has a gastro-style restaurant and a stylish, upmarket bar. The current hotel was completely refurbished in ... More | visit website
Royal Oak Hotel (5.20 miles)
Park Lodge Bungalow (5.27 miles)
Park Lodge Bungalow is quietly situated well away from the main road, but only a five minute stroll to the town centre and market place. The bedrooms are sunny with large windows looking out onto our ... More | visit website
Portman Lodge (5.33 miles)
Ilsington Lawn (5.83 miles)
Brace of Pheasants (5.99 miles)
Carol and Phil Bennett welcome you to our 16th century thatched inn located in the heart of Hardy's Dorset. We have converted the old skittle alley and function room into four comfortable and stylish bedrooms. ... More | visit website
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