The famous Wimborne Minster Church can be traced back to origins in AD705 and now contains one of only three remaining 'chained libraries' in England. A visit to the MInster is both interesting and entertaining.

Wimborne offers a wealth of attractions such as the restored art-deco Tivoli Theatre with regular top name shows and films, the famous 1950s Model Town, the Minster Church, Walford Mill or the Priest's House Museum with its fascinating displays showing life as it was. In the summer Dreamboats are for hire on the River Stour.

It's not just the top retail names that bring the town's shopping experience to life. A fascinating variety of smaller shops sell everything from fresh local game to books. Browse at leisure and enjoy friendly personal service.

Shopping in Wimborne, whether for clothes or food is a relaxing event. And when you need a rest there are plenty of open spaces and riverside locations to take the weight off your feet and relax with friends and family.

Wimborne is well known for its inspired and popular Folk Festival and its food festivals in the town centre and Dean's Court. There is also a thriving farmers' market at Wimborne Market where you can buy the best in local produce.

As well as some well known restaurant names, there is a wide choice of specialist eating places offering personal service and interesting food for all tastes and budgets. Many offer music and entertainment. There are also a number of cosy welcoming pubs in the town.

Morris dancers can often be seen entertaining the crowds in Wimborne.

About Wimborne Minster

Wimborne Minster is a thriving market town in East Dorset with great shopping, facilities, restaurants, accommodation and attractions to appeal to everyone.

Easily accessed by car from all directions via the A31, A35 and B3081, there is ample parking close to the town centre. Wimborne Minster also has great public transport links from surrounding towns with town centre stops. The town also has several cycle ways and cycle storage.

The Town boasts a wonderful mix of chain shops and independent retailers in the Square and surrounding roads, including East Street, West Street, Crown Mead and West Borough, linked together by quaint walk-through paths. Discover riverside walks, alfresco dining and opportunities to watch the rich wildlife on the banks of the rivers Stour, Allen and Whim that meander through the town.

Wimborne Minster is immersed in a varied history, preserved and on-show in the Minster Church of Cuthburga, Priest’s House Museum and Gardens, Wimborne Model Town, as well as many beautiful buildings disguising wonderful stories.

The Town takes great pride in its appearance and often wins awards for its floral displays.

Wimborne Minster supports a population of 6,000 people plus residents from nearby Colehill, Stapehill, Corfe Mullen and Broadstone. There is an excellent range of services for residents including doctors, local hospital, schools, health and social care and local supermarkets, butchers, greengrocers, a fishmonger and baker. There are many voluntary organisations that provide social and educational activities, including WI, Rotary, U3A.

If the information on this website cannot answer your question please do contact:

Wimborne Tourist Information Centre 01202 886116
Wimborne BID Office 01202 888992

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