~ The definitive guide to the ancient Saxon riverside town of Wareham in Dorset; the ideal base to explore and experience Purbeck and the Jurassic Coast ~
“Love Wareham! It has been included in our Dorset holiday for years”
– Quote from Visit Wareham facebook page
A town for all seasons!
There’s a great choice of places to stay in Wareham, from cosy little rooms above old pubs, to fully equipped suites in B & B’s and hotels.
Then, once you’ve whiled away a few hours either shopping on our old high street, or been on a great day out at one of the many attractions nearby, you’re spoilt for choice for dining out at one of our restaurants, cafes and pubs!
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Wareham's attractions and it's amazing history. Purbeck and the Jurassic Coast
Wareham attractions • Isle of Purbeck & Jurassic Coast • Wareham's amazing history
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Food & Drink
Fine dining, fish and chips on the quay and local produce with local brews
Pubs • Restaurants • Takeaways
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Things to do
Beaches, castles, animal parks, museums, steam railway...
Animals • Beaches • Castles • Walks • Family days out • Museums • Nature reserves
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Shopping
Shop locally with top quality and quirky independent retailers
Bakeries • Clothing • Galleries • Gifts • Groceries • Health • Jewellers • Speciality
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What's on
Castle sieges, music festivals, cinema, tank displays, art festivals
Events • Cinema • Film Festival • Music events
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Accommodation
Wareham has a great choice of places to stay, from campsites to hotels
Hotels • B & B's • Self Catering • Camping & Caravanning
Let's go!
Our official Visitor Guide 2020!
What's on around Wareham and Purbeck!
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All DaySwanage Blues Festival
Swanage Town Centre
10:00 am - 3:00 pmCorfe Castle: The Trendy Tudors
Corfe Castle
1:00 pm - 3:30 pmCareys Secret Garden: Taking Cuttings with Careys Head Gardener
Careys Secret Garden
7:10 pm - 12:00 amRex Cinema: James Bond No Time To Die
Rex CinemaAll DaySwanage Blues Festival
Swanage Town CentreAll DayRex Cinema: James Bond No Time To Die
Rex Cinema
All DayTank Museum: Behind the Scene Tour
Tank MuseumAll DaySwanage Blues Festival
Swanage Town CentreAll DayRex Cinema: James Bond No Time To Die
Rex Cinema
All Day#Willdoes Autumn 10k Run and Walk
Knoll Beach, Studland Dorset, BH19 3AHAll DaySwanage Blues Festival
Swanage Town CentreAll DayRex Cinema: James Bond No Time To Die
Rex Cinema
9:00 am - 10:00 pm#Willdoes Charity Golf Day
Isle of Purbeck Golf ClubAll DayRex Cinema: James Bond No Time To Die
Rex CinemaAll DayRex Cinema: James Bond No Time To Die
Rex CinemaAll DayRex Cinema: James Bond No Time To Die
Rex CinemaAll DayRex Cinema: James Bond No Time To Die
Rex CinemaAll DayRex Cinema: James Bond No Time To Die
Rex Cinema
All DayTank Museum: Royal Armoured Corps Display
Tank MuseumAll DayRex Cinema: James Bond No Time To Die
Rex Cinema
All DayRotary Dorset Bike Ride
Longthorns CampsiteAll DayRex Cinema: James Bond No Time To Die
Rex CinemaAll DayRex Cinema: James Bond No Time To Die
Rex Cinema
8:00 am - 11:00 amCareys Secret Garden: Poole Harbour Birds and Birding Introduction Course
Careys Secret GardenAll DayRex Cinema: James Bond No Time To Die
Rex Cinema12:00 am - 9:30 pmRex Cinema: James Bond No Time To Die
Rex Cinema
10:30 am - 1:30 pmCareys Secret Garden: Mushroom Foraging
Careys Secret Garden
9:00 am - 5:00 pmTank Museum: Fury Experience
Tank Museum
7:10 pm - 12:00 amRex Cinema: The War Below
Rex CinemaAll DayRex Cinema: The War Below
Rex Cinema
10:00 am - 12:30 pmCareys Secret Garden: Growing Salvias with Careys Head Gardener
Careys Secret Garden
10:00 am - 1:00 pmRNLI: Coffee Morning and Craft Fair
Wareham Town Hall
6:00 pm - 8:00 pmLewis-Manning: Candles on the Lake
Poole Park12:00 am - 9:30 pmRex Cinema: The War Below
Rex CinemaNo event
8:00 am - 11:00 amCarey Secret Garden: Poole Harbour Birds and Birding Introduction Course
Careys Secret Garden
6:00 pm - 9:00 pmRex Cinema: Lawrence of Arabia
Rex Cinema
7:30 pm - 12:00 amRex Cinema: Lawrence After Arabia
Rex Cinema12:00 am - 9:30 pmRex Cinema: Lawrence After Arabia
Rex Cinema
All DaySurvival Zone’s Sanctuary
Survival Zone SanctuaryAll DaySurvival Zone’s Sanctuary
Survival Zone Sanctuary
10:00 am - 12:00 amDurlston Country Park: Halloween Children’s Trail
Durlston Country Park & Castle
5:30 pm - 9:00 pmTank Musuem: Night at the Museum
Tank Museum
7:30 pm - 11:00 pmThe Sandford: Presents A Tribute To Queen
The Sandford Pub
7:30 pm - 9:30 pmPurbeck Film Festival: Opening Gala: Wildland
Mowlem Theatre
7:30 pm - 9:30 pmPurbeck Film Festival: Opening Gala: And Then We Danced
Rex CinemaAll DaySurvival Zone’s Sanctuary
Survival Zone SanctuaryAll DayDurlston Country Park: Halloween Children’s Trail
Durlston Country Park & Castle
2:30 am - 4:30 pmPurbeck Film Festival: Wolfwalkers
Mowlem Theatre
All DayCorfe Castle: Tudor Living History for Half Term
Corfe Castle
All DaySwanage Pier: Halloween fun
Swanage Pier
10:30 am - 12:00 amBlue Pool: Halloween
The Blue Pool
12:00 pm - 4:00 pmCareys Secret Garden: Hiphop Gardening
Careys Secret Garden
6:30 pm - 9:00 pmPurbeck Film Festival: Never Look Away
Rex Cinema
7:30 pm - 9:30 pmPurbeck Film Festival: Girl with a Pearl Earring
Studland Village Hall
7:30 pm - 9:30 pmPurbeck Film Festival: Cyrano De Bergerac
Swanage Water Tower
7:30 pm - 10:00 pmPurbeck Film Festival: Lawrence After Arabia
Mowlem Theatre
7:30 pm - 9:30 pmPurbeck Film Festival: Red Joan
Harman’s Cross Village HallAll DaySurvival Zone’s Sanctuary
Survival Zone SanctuaryAll DayCorfe Castle: Tudor Living History for Half Term
Corfe CastleAll DaySwanage Pier: Halloween fun
Swanage PierAll DayDurlston Country Park: Halloween Children’s Trail
Durlston Country Park & CastleAll DayBlue Pool: Halloween
The Blue Pool
10:30 am - 12:30 pmPurbeck Film Festival: Nomadland
Mowlem Theatre
6:00 pm - 8:30 pmPurbeck Film Festival: Indian Space Dreams
Rex Cinema
7:30 pm - 9:30 pmPurbeck Film Festival: Military Wives
The Centre, Swanage
7:30 pm - 9:30 pmPurbeck Film Festival: Maiden
Durlston Country Park & Castle
7:30 pm - 9:30 pmPurbeck Film Festival: Portrait of a Lady on Fire
Mowlem Theatre
8:30 pm - 10:30 pmPurbeck Film Festival: Proxima