Things to do in Wareham and Surrounding Areas
As gateway to The Purbecks and one of the few remaining walled Saxon towns in England, Wareham makes a fantastic base to explore this extraordinary area that is so rich in history and scenery.
Here are just a few ideas of how to spend your days but whether you choose to explore by foot, bike, train, bus or car, we’re sure our favourites will soon become yours.
Grange Gallery: www.grangegallery.co.uk
RSPB Arne Nature Reserve: www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/arne
Corfe Castle: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/dorset/corfe-castle
Swanage Steam Railways: www.swanagerailway.co.uk
Durdle Door: www.visit-dorset.com/listing/durdle-door/126276301
Lulworth Cove: www.visit-dorset.com/listing/lulworth-cove/80726301
Wareham Wall Walks: www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/sport-leisure/walking/walking-in-purbeck/wareham-town-walls-walk
Wareham River Cruises: www.warehamquayrivercruises.co.uk
Dorset Cruises: www.dorsetcruises.co.uk
Purbeck Cycle Hire: www.cyclex.co.uk/hire-dorset
Rex Cinema, Wareham: www.therex.co.uk
Monkey World: www.monkeyworld.org
Tank Museum: www.tankmuseum.org
Dorset Adventure Park: www.dorsetadventurepark.com
Agglestone Rock: www.swanage.co.uk/agglestone-rock
Careys Secret Garden: www.careyssecretgarden.co.uk
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