Wimborne Minster Map

Detailed Street Map of Wimborne Minster Dorset & Guide to the Town

Wimborne Minster Map Dorset: Interactive map of Wimborne Minster, displaying the town situated in the county of Dorset, England, United Kingdom.

Use controls to display a detailed street map of Wimborne Minster and a Wimborne Minster town centre map, showing the Wimborne Model Town and Gardens.

Other facilities in Wimborne Minster, some of which may also be visible on the map are Clarks, Crew Clothing, Fat Face, Moshulu, Phase Eight, Quba, White Stuff, Holland & Barrett, Scrivens Opticians, The Dorset Bookshop, The Minster Press, The Cook Shop, The Toy Barn, The Garden Shop, The Emporium, Carnival Flowers, Paul Keating Butchers, Wimborne Wholefoods, The Olive Branch, The Rising Sun, The Kings Head, The White Hart, The Green Man, The Oddfellows Arms, The Cricketers Arms, The Coach and Horses, The Red Lion, The Minster Arms, The Kings Head Hotel, The White Hart Hotel, The Crown Hotel, Museum of East Dorset, Wimborne Minster Church, Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne Model Town and Gardens, Wimborne Library, Wimborne Town Hall, Wimborne Market, Wimborne Police Station, and Victoria Hospital.

By zooming out a couple of steps (double right click) you can view the surrounding areas of Colehill, Stapehill, Canford Magna, Merley, Oakley, Pamphill, Kingston Lacy, Corfe Mullen, Broadstone, Bearwood, Kinson, West Parley, Ferndown, Holt, Pilford, Ashington.

Wimborne Minster is a charming market town in East Dorset, known for its striking twin-towered church, relaxed pace and strong community feel. Sitting where the River Stour and River Allen meet, it’s the sort of place where history weaves neatly into everyday life. The centre’s full of character, with cobbled courtyards, tidy lanes, and a good mix of independent shops, cafés and old pubs that haven’t lost their soul. It’s got just the right balance of quaint and lively.

The town’s been around for centuries. It grew up around the Minster church, which dates back over a thousand years and has always been the beating heart of Wimborne. In Saxon times, it was a religious centre, and by the Middle Ages it had become a proper market town. Over the years it’s played host to royalty, weathered a few fires, and stayed surprisingly intact. The Minster still has its famous chained library—one of the oldest of its kind—and a working astronomical clock. A walk through the streets shows just how much of the past is still standing.

There’s no shortage of things to see and do. The town hosts a busy market and has a buzzing arts scene, with the Tivoli Theatre putting on films, live music and comedy. There’s the Museum of East Dorset for a dose of local history, and Wimborne Model Town is a brilliant throwback for kids and grown-ups alike. You’ll find plenty of green space around too—ideal for riverside walks or a quiet picnic. The pubs and restaurants range from traditional to trendy, and the calendar’s full of festivals, from folk music to food and drink.

Being tucked into the Dorset countryside means you’re never far from more to explore. Cranborne Chase is just to the north, full of wide views and quiet villages. To the south, the coast draws you in—Sandbanks for soft sand and clear water, Studland for more space and wilder edges. Bournemouth’s not far if you fancy a busier seaside vibe, and Corfe Castle, Lulworth Cove and the Purbeck Hills make for cracking day trips. Whether you’re after history, nature or just a change of scene, it’s all on the doorstep.

Wimborne’s easy enough to get to by car, sitting just off the A31 which links up with the M27 and routes from the east. The nearest train stations are in Poole and Bournemouth, both with regular services to London. Buses do the local routes well enough, and once you’re in town, most of it’s walkable. Bournemouth Airport is just a short drive away—handy for short breaks or family visits. It’s the kind of place that doesn’t shout for attention, but rewards those who make the effort.

Some More Nearby Places: Colehill, Stapehill, Canford Magna, Merley, Oakley, Pamphill, Kingston Lacy, Corfe Mullen, Broadstone, Bearwood, Kinson, West Parley, Ferndown, Holt.

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