~ The official tourism website for the pretty Saxon riverside town of Wareham in Dorset;
the ideal holiday base to explore and experience Purbeck and the Jurassic Coast ~
Film by Martin Coward
~ The official tourism website for the pretty Saxon riverside town of Wareham in Dorset;
the ideal holiday base to explore and experience Purbeck and the Jurassic Coast ~
- "Love Wareham! It has been included in our Dorset holiday for years"
- “I do visit Wareham whenever I can, it’s my happy place, the jewel in Dorset’s crown!”
- “Can't wait to visit your beautiful town again next Spring”
- “Perfect spot for all south Dorset attractions”
- “So much history in one town!”
- "Your excellent website triggered memories of happy times and I am looking forward to rediscovering the area"
– Quotes from Visit Wareham facebook page
A town for all seasons!
Welcome to Wareham! We have loads of useful and interesting information for your holiday or visit to Wareham in Dorset…
Find out about the amazing history of our Saxon walled town or read our guide to the many places to explore in and around Wareham. We also have some great ideas for places to visit and things to do nearby in Purbeck, and the Jurassic Coast.
Check out our list of local events happening near Wareham and Purbeck – updated weekly! Perfect for planning your holiday to Wareham in advance of your arrival!
We also have a selection of places to stay from quirky, independent hotels, to cosy bed and breakfasts or scenic, rural campsites.
And to make your holiday or visit to Wareham complete we also have our popular guide to the many fantastic places to eat, in and around Wareham, as well as a guide to our local shops including a fantastic range of good quality, independent retailers.
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What's on around Wareham and Purbeck!
Events for March - April
There’s lots of activities and events in and around Wareham this Spring. Check out some of the free history walks at Corfe Castle or the Swanage Railway Spring Gala. For the evening enjoy a Mexican at the Duke of Wellington Pub in Wareham, Sea Shanties with the Wareham Whalers at Durlston in Swanage or Kingston Mauward near Dorchester or a Neil Diamond Tribute at The Sandford Pub! For nature lovers don’t miss the Hedgehog Extravaganza at Wareham Town Hall on the 25th March!
Rother Beasts and Rotten Boroughs – Village Walk
Corfe Castle, The Square, Corfe Castle, Dorset, BH20 5EZ
Mexican Night at The Duke of Wellington
Duke of Wellington pub, 7 East Street, Wareham. BH20 4NN
Cinema: Other People’s ChildrenDaily
Rex Cinema Wareham Dorset, 14 West Street, Wareham BH20 4JX
Official Visitor Guides!
AVAILABLE from the new Visit Wareham Visitor Centre at the Not Just Sundaes Community Cafe, Trinity Church, South St.
Or find them in Wareham at Wareham Town Museum. Wareham Library, Antelope Inn, Garden Gate Tea Room, Duke of Wellington, The Bear Hotel, Harry’s Cafe, Horse and Groom, Creative Gallery, Purbeck Artisan Yard, The Italian Bakery.
