The Blandford Fashion Museum is situated in Lime Tree House, a Grade II Listed Georgian Town House. Started from Betty Penny’s Cavalcade of Costume, there are displays of historical fashion spread over 13 rooms. Current displays include Regency and Victorian Fashion, Changing Times: The 1920s, And So To Bed.
..Historical Sleepwear, Our Sporting Heritage: A History of Sportswear (with loans from the Lee Miller Archive and Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson) and The Textile Collection of Elizabeth Frink.
We also have a tearoom serving cakes and scones as well a gift shop, stocked with locally made jewellery and fashion books. Lime Tree House, 11 The Plocks, Blandford T: 01258 453006 Nestled in 26 acres of Dorset's beautiful countryside, Sculpture by the Lakes is a unique outdoor art venue and botanic garden, showcasing internationally acclaimed artwork and nature conservation working seamlessly together. The park features over 120 sculptures, many of which (including those pictured) were created by the park's owner and one of Britain's leading contemporary sculptors, Simon Gudgeon.
These magnificent pieces are interspersed among beautifully landscaped gardens, inspiring visitors to relax, unwind and let their imaginations run wild. The park hosts a wide range of events each year designed to unleash creative potential, including art and nature workshops, expert talks and demonstrations, and unique exhibitions in the on-site gallery. The Gallery is set to host a brand-new exhibition, 'Int.