Visit Wareham, A town for all seasons!

Wareham attractions

... there's something for everyone!

It’s no wonder that thousands choose beautiful Wareham as their preferred holiday destination: it’s got something for everyone. Wareham isn’t just a gateway to the Isle of Purbeck, it is one of the most beautiful, and ancient, riverside towns in the country. There’s so much to enjoy in Wareham itself. Here’s our guide to Wareham’s attractions…

There’s so much around Wareham for you to visit and enjoy – a 1000 years of places !

Wareham has plenty to offer, from boat hire and riverside walks to retail therapy!

Relax with a drink on the quay, a picnic by the river, or a fabulous meal in town!

Places to visit

Swanage Railway in Dorset
Entry Fee

Swanage Railway

Located a short drive from Wareham, the Swanage Railway is the perfect place to enjoy …

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Wild Woodbury Dorset Wildlife Trust Bere Regis near Wareham and Purbeck
Dorset Wildlife Trust

Wild Woodbury

A 170 hectares of former agricultural land acquired by Dorset Wildlife Trust in 2021 just …

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The Rex Dorset's Oldest Cinema!
Cinema

The Rex Cinema

The Rex has been showing films since the 1920’s, it is one of the oldest …

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Kilwood Nature Reserve near Wareham in Dorset
Dorset Wildlife Trust

Kilwood Nature Reserve

A few miles outside Wareham, you will find this wonderful nature reserve managed by Dorset …

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The beautiful Wareham Quay is the home to Wareham Quay River Cruises
Fun ways to explore Purbeck

Wareham Quay River Cruises

Hear the colourful history of Saxon Wareham with a 40 minute river cruise. Travel up …

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Explore Wareham's Nature and Wildlife at RSPB Arne Nature Reserve
Cycling

Arne RSPB Nature Reserve

Set against the backdrop of Poole Harbour the 565 hectares of Arne is famous for …

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Visit the Gardens at Holme near Wareham
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Holme for Gardens

Landscaped Gardens, Cafe, Farm Shop and Garden Centre Holme is a family business. More than …

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Clouds Hill home of T.E. Lawrence in Bovington, Wareham, Dorset
Historical

Clouds Hill

A tiny isolated cottage in the heart of Dorset which Lawrence furnished to his own …

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Durdle Door Lulworth Jurassic Coast
Jurassic Coast

Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door

Lulworth is world famous for its unique geology and landforms. A  UNESCO World Heritage Site …

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Stonehill Nature Reserve near Wareham in Dorset
Dorset Wildlife Trust

Stonehill Down Nature Reserve

Nextdoor to Kilwood is Stonehill Down nature reserve with its stunning views across Purbeck, also …

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The Purbeck Park near Wareham, Dorset
Cycling

Purbeck Park

Located in the centre of the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, Purbeck Park is a …

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Wareham Boat Hire
Fun ways to explore Purbeck

Wareham Boat Hire

Offering self drive motor boats, kayaks, canoes, rowing boats, boat trips and stand up paddle …

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Birds of Poole Harbour Middlebere Wareham
Birds of Poole Harbour

Birdlife at Middlebere

Middlebere is one of the harbour’s premier birding sites, offering a stunning variety of birds, …

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Visitor Attraction and Days Out Lulworth Castle Wareham Dorset
Castles

Lulworth Castle

Built in the 17th century, this magnificent building is steeped in history. Originally built as …

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