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Free festive family show starring Mr Merlin and Okey Dokey the Dragon at the Corn Exchange, Blandford Forum.
22 December 2025 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Free festive family show starring Mr Merlin and Okey Dokey the Dragon at the Corn Exchange, Market Place, Blandford Forum, Dorset. DT11 7AG
Book tickets online for either 10:30am-11:15am OR 11:45am-12:30pm.
Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the 45min show.
Refreshments will be available. All proceeds will go to the Mayor’s charities – TREADS, Blandford Fashion Museum and the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance.
Blandford sweetshop – DK Sweets – will also be joining us with a fantastic selection of sweets!
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