~ Discover 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
~ Discover 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 in Wareham – updated weekly! Perfect for planning your holiday to Wareham in advance of your arrival!
For a list of local events happening around both Wareham & Purbeck, visit our new events page on Visit Purbeck Dorset.
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!
Events for March - April
Cinema: Other People’s ChildrenDaily
Rex Cinema Wareham Dorset, 14 West Street, Wareham BH20 4JX
Cinema: All Quiet on the Western FrontRepeating Event
Rex Cinema Wareham Dorset, 14 West Street, Wareham BH20 4JX
Guided Walk – Challow Hill and East Corfe Common
Corfe Castle, The Square, Corfe Castle, Dorset, BH20 5EZ
Pub Quiz Night at The Sandford!Repeating Event
Sandford Pub, Wareham, Wareham Road Sandford Dorset BH20 7AE
What's on around Purbeck!
Discover more events throughout the wider Purbeck area on Visit Purbeck Dorset.
Welcome to our new website for Purbeck!
For more about Purbeck go to www.VisitPurbeckDorset.co.uk.
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.
