Local Attractions and Days Out
Discover the great variety of local attractions and fun days out in and around Wareham for the whole family!
Wareham is an ideal holiday base to explore Purbeck and Dorset. There are plenty of nearby visitor attractions. From castles to the iconic Jurassic Coast landmarks or amazing nature reserves and fascinating museums.
Visitor attractions less than half hours drive from Wareham!
Arne RSPB Nature Reserve
Set against the backdrop of Poole Harbour the 565 hectares of Arne is famous for …
Carey’s Secret Garden
Behind a 150 year old wall, situated just outside of Wareham, Dorset, sits 3.5 acres …
Corfe Castle
Corfe Castle – established by William the Conqueror and partially destroyed in the English Civil …
Lulworth Castle
Built in the 17th century, this magnificent building is steeped in history. Originally built as …
Margaret Green Animal Rescue Visitor Centre
A little about the centre … Founded in 1965 by a lady called Margaret Green, …
Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre
Visit Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre to see over 260 rescued and endangered monkeys …
Swanage Railway
Located a short drive from Wareham, the Swanage Railway is the perfect place to enjoy …
The Blue Pool
The Blue Pool Nature Reserve and Furzebrook Estate Established in 1935 The Blue Pool Tearooms …
The Tank Museum
The Tank Museum brings the story of tanks and their crews to life, with the …
Love history? There's plenty to visit around Purbeck
With two castles nearby -Lulworth and Corfe – there’s plenty of historical attractions a short drive from Wareham! On a completely smaller scale but no less interesting is the home of T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) at Cloud’s Hill. Plus don’t miss a visit to The Tank Museum – the worlds biggest collection of Tanks. Or for a different aspect of war visit the atmospheric Tyneham ‘ghost village’.
Clouds Hill
A tiny isolated cottage in the heart of Dorset which Lawrence furnished to his own …
Corfe Castle
Corfe Castle – established by William the Conqueror and partially destroyed in the English Civil …
Lulworth Castle
Built in the 17th century, this magnificent building is steeped in history. Originally built as …
The Tank Museum
The Tank Museum brings the story of tanks and their crews to life, with the …
For fun ways to explore Purbeck or a more hands-on experience...
There’s lots of fun ways to explore Purbeck from a steam train to led cycle trails, boat hire or a Safari trip in the Purbeck hills. Or for the more adventurous there’s snorkelling on the Jurassic Coast at Kimmeridge or a Stone Carving Course at Burngate.
Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre
Discover Kimmeridge Beautiful Kimmeridge Bay lies just 7 miles (by road) from Wareham. It sits …
Purbeck Safari
Purbeck Safari is a family run business whose aim is to enable you to access …
Sustran Cycle Rides in Purbeck
Sustrans is the charity making it easier to walk and cycle. We are the UK’s …
Swanage Railway
Located a short drive from Wareham, the Swanage Railway is the perfect place to enjoy …
Catch a movie or enjoy a local theatrical or music production...
Catch a movie at Wareham’s independent cinema. Or check out what’s on at the theatre and cinema at Swanage seafront. Plus there’s a good selection of local theatrical and music events throughout the year…
Or enjoy lunch, refreshments or afternoon tea...
For a more chill day why not include lunch or afternoon tea at these beautiful gardens and landscapes or enjoy a full day retreat with panoramic sea views at Studland…