~ 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 DaySculpture by the lakes: Dorset Arts Festival
Sculpture by the Lakes
7:10 pm - 9:00 pmRex Cinema: Nomadland
7:30 pm - 12:00 amUpton Country Park: Open Air Cinema
Upton Country ParkAll DaySculpture by the lakes: Dorset Arts Festival
Sculpture by the LakesAll DayUpton Country Park: Open Air Cinema
Upton Country Park
7:10 pm - 12:00 amRex Cinema: Dream House
All DaySculpture by the lakes: Dorset Arts Festival
Sculpture by the LakesAll DayRex Cinema: Dream House
12:00 am - 11:30 pmUpton Country Park: Open Air Cinema
Upton Country Park
10:00 am - 3:00 pmTank Museum: Summer Pop-Up Market
Tank MuseumAll DaySculpture by the lakes: Dorset Arts Festival
Sculpture by the LakesAll DayRex Cinema: Dream House
12:00 am - 10:00 pmRex Cinema: Dream House
10:30 am - 8:00 pmRex Cinema: Ammonite
Rex Cinema
7:10 pm - 12:00 amRex Cinema: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Rex Cinema12:00 am - 9:00 pmRex Cinema: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Rex Cinema
7:10 pm - 12:00 amRex Cinema: The Dig
Rex CinemaAll DayRex Cinema: The Dig
Rex CinemaAll DayRex Cinema: The Dig
Rex Cinema12:00 am - 9:00 pmRex Cinema: The Dig
Rex Cinema
7:10 pm - 12:00 amRex Cinema: It Must Be Heaven
Rex CinemaAll DayRex Cinema: It Must Be Heaven
Rex Cinema7:10 am - 9:00 pmRex Cinema: Nomadland
12:00 am - 9:00 pmRex Cinema: It Must Be Heaven
Rex Cinema
7:10 pm - 12:00 amRex Cinema: Mank
Rex Cinema12:00 am - 9:15 pmRex Cinema: Mank
Rex Cinema
All DayTank Museum: Behind the Scenes Tour
Tank Museum
7:00 pm - 9:30 pmCorfe Castle Open Air Theatre: Robin Hood
Corfe Castle
7:10 pm - 9:00 pmRex Cinema: Citizen Kane
Rex Cinema7:10 pm - 9:15 pmRex Cinema: Mank
Rex Cinema
6:00 pm - 12:00 amRex Cinema: Land
Rex CinemaAll DayRex Cinema: Land
Rex Cinema12:00 am - 9:00 pmRex Cinema: Land
Rex Cinema
2:15 pm - 12:00 amRex Cinema: The Croods
Rex Cinema
4:30 pm - 10:00 pmTank Museum: Dusk at the Museum
Tank Museum
7:10 pm - 12:00 amRex Cinema: Supernova
Rex CinemaAll DayRex Cinema: Supernova
Rex Cinema12:00 am - 4:00 pmRex Cinema: The Croods
Rex Cinema
8:30 am - 5:00 pmTank Museum Tiger Day 15
Tank MuseumAll DayRex Cinema: Supernova
Rex CinemaAll DayRex Cinema: Supernova
Rex Cinema2:15 pm - 12:00 amRex Cinema: The Croods A New Age
Rex CinemaAll DayRex Cinema: The Croods A New Age
Rex Cinema12:00 am - 9:00 pmRex Cinema: Supernova
Rex CinemaAll DayRex Cinema: The Croods A New Age
Rex Cinema
7:10 pm - 12:00 amRex Cinema: In the Heights
Rex CinemaAll DayRex Cinema: The Croods A New Age
Rex Cinema12:00 am - 9:30 pmRex Cinema: In the Heights
Rex Cinema
All DayCamp Bestival
Camp Besitval
7:00 pm - 11:00 pmPoole Quay: Summer Fireworks
Poole QuayAll DayCamp Bestival
Scroll to TopCamp BesitvalAll DayRex Cinema: The Croods A New Age
Rex Cinema
All DayPoole Harbour Festival
Poole Harbour Festival
All DaySandford Pub: Sandfest 2021
Sandford Pub7:10 pm - 12:00 amRex Cinema: Supernova
Rex CinemaAll DayCamp Bestival
Camp BesitvalAll DayPoole Harbour Festival
Poole Harbour FestivalAll DaySandford Pub: Sandfest 2021
Sandford Pub12:00 am - 4:00 pmRex Cinema: The Croods A New Age
Rex Cinema12:00 am - 9:00 pmRex Cinema: Supernova
Rex Cinema
Featured local businesses
Meyers Estate Agents
Wareham & Purbeck
'Your leading independent Wareham Estate Agents'
WarehamDuke of Wellington pub
'Wareham’s friendly local pub, just a few paces from the centre of Wareham'
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