Places to visit

Wimborne Minster

Set in the picturesque water meadows of the rivers Stour and Allen, Wimborne Minster welcomes visitors with a wonderful display of flowers as worthy Silver Gilt winners of Britain in Bloom 2004, and the town`s streets come alive with music and dancers during the annual Folk Festival in June.



The Minster Church of St Cuthburga, which celebrated its 1300th birthday in 2005, has a wonderful history. Visitors are fascinated by the unique Chained Library, Quarterjack and an astronomical clock that predates Galileo. Local history is also brought to life at the Priest`s House Museum, a 16th Century townhouse with a delightful traditional walled garden.

Visitors can enjoy quality local crafts at Walford Mill, in an idyllic spot on the banks of the River Allen; shows, films and music at the art-deco Tivoli Theatre; and a world of miniature at the Model Town with its replica buildings of 1950`s Wimborne. Colourful boutiques, specialist shops and an extensive market make Wimborne a mecca for shoppers.