The chance to own a pub may be an aspiration for some, and if you're in one particular Dorset town there are two for sale currently if you were interested.

Blandford Forum has a couple for sale, at around the price point of £400,000.

Pubs in England and Wales have had a hard time of it in the last couple of decades, with record numbers closing.

BBC News reported back in July this year that the number of pubs fell to 39,970 which is 7,000 less than the number open in 2012.

If you wanted to restore a local pub to its community then here are the two currently on sale at Rightmove.

What pubs are for sale in Blandford Forum?

Old Ox Inn

Dorset Echo: Old Ox Inn (Rightmove)Old Ox Inn (Rightmove) (Image: Rightmove)

Address: Blandford Road, Shillingstone, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0SF

The Old Ox Inn is a roadside village pub established in 1859 comprising of a 52 cover bar and restaurant, skittle alley and four bedroom owners accommodation.

On its Rightmove page it says it occupies "a large site" which includes a pub garden and some side parking.

It would be suitable for someone looking to take on the business side of running a pub or creating an investment by letting it out.

See the full listing on the Rightmove website here.

Milton Arms

Dorset Echo: The Milton Arms (Rightmove)The Milton Arms (Rightmove) (Image: Rightmove)

Address: Dorchester Hill, Winterborne Whitechurch, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 0HW

The Milton Arms is a two storey pub which includes a restaurant and bar area that was refurbished three years ago, commercial kitchen, rear courtyard area and converted garage used as a cellar and storage area.

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Additionally, the owner's accommodation is spread out over the first floor.

It would be suitable for someone looking to continue using it as a public free house or for residential purposes.

See the full listing on the Rightmove website here.