Group Travel Information 2015

Wimborne Minster (Dorset)
Group Travel
Information 2015
Introduction and Map
Minster Church of St. Cuthburga
Priest’s House Museum & Garden
Wimborne Model Town & Gardens
Walford Mill Crafts
Wimborne Market
Tivoli Theatre
Kingston Lacy (NT)
Knoll Gardens
Key Events 2015
Where to Eat
Accommodation
Coach Parking
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www.wimborne.info
Wimborne Minster (Dorset)
Group Travel
Information 2015
Welcome to the pretty historic town of Wimborne Minster with its wonderful variety of shops,
eateries and places of interest, including the ‘Treasures’; four charming visitor attractions each with
something a little different to offer visitors.
Explore the gracious interior of the Minster Church of St Cuthburga 1 , with its ancient stone spiral staircase leading
to the unique Chained Library. Discover the hidden garden and fascinating galleries of the Priest’s House Museum &
Gardens 2 , where period rooms bring history to life. Navigate the small streets of the famous Model Town 3 , an
authentic replica of 1950s Wimborne, or admire quality craftwork at picturesque Walford Mill Crafts 4 on the banks
of the River Allen.
In the town’s charming streets and hidden courtyards, visitors can enjoy browsing a delightful range of high street
stores and independent shops and boutiques and the weekly Wimborne Market 5 (every Friday, Saturday and
Sunday) is just a short stroll from the town centre. With the beautifully restored Art Deco Tivoli Theatre 6 offering
shows, music and the latest films and a tasty selection of tearooms, cafés, pubs and restaurants, Wimborne Minster has
everything for the perfect day or half day visit.
This booklet also contains information on nearby Kingston Lacy (NT) 7 and Knoll Gardens
drive from the town centre and the ideal complement to Wimborne Minster for a full day out.
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Situated just 8 miles north west of Bournemouth and 7 miles north of Poole, Wimborne Minster is easily accessed via
the M27 and A31 from London and the east and via the A31 trunk road from the West.
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Minster Church of
St. Cuthburga
(Wimborne Minster)
Wimborne Minster has something to offer
visitors of all ages.
As well as the fine Norman architecture there is
the famous Astronomical Clock, the Quarterjack
- a life-size soldier on the west tower - and a
unique chained library.
Contact Information:
Address
Parish Office, Church House, High Street, Wimborne,
Dorset, BH21 1HT
Telephone
01202 884753
Email:
[email protected]
Website
www.wimborneminster.org.uk
Contact
Penny Baxter (Parish Secretary) or
Anthony Oliver (Chair - Minster Tourism Committee)
Open
All year, daily, 9.30am to 5.30pm (4.00pm in January/February) subject to services, especially on Sundays
Group Information:
Pre-school children
School children
Teenagers
Adults
Senior Citizens
Families
Coach Parking:
Nearest coach
parking
Allenview North Car
Park in town centre
(5 minutes level walk)
Drop-off points
Outside Minster in High
Street or King Street
(100 yards walk)
Min Group Size
No minimum
Max Group Size
No maximum
Pre-booking
Yes for larger groups, especially if guide required
Prices
Adult £2, Concession £2, Children free
Guided Tours
Yes - pre-booking preferred but not essential (1 hour tour)
Visit Time
1 - 1½ hours
Driver Perks
n/a
Combine a visit here with:
Group/Tour
Leader Perks
n/a
Wimborne Minster
Model Town &
Gardens.
Priest’s House
Museum & Garden.
A browse around
the centre of historic
Wimborne Minster
town with it’s
wonderful squares,
courtyards and great
shops and eateries.
Walford Mill Crafts
on the banks of the
picturesque River
Allen, a 10 minute
level walk to the
north of the town.
A show/event at the
wonderful art-deco
Tivoli Theatre.
Catering Provision:
No catering facilities within the Minster itself, but it is located in the centre
of town with many coffee shops, pubs and restaurants nearby. Visitors are
welcome to picnic on the Minster Green outside.
Other Services/Facilities:
No public toilets within the Minster but public toilets located within 100
metres. An indoor attraction. Gift Shop in the Minster.
Accessibility:
Accessible to wheelchair users?
Fully accessible toilets?
Publicity material in large print?
Buildings/paths pushchair friendly?
2015 Events:
Friday 22nd May to Monday 25th May 2015 - ‘Wheels of Time’ the first major
flower festival for 5 years with a floral carpet up the centre of the Nave.
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Suitable for:
www.wimborne.info
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Priest’s House
Museum & Garden
The Priest’s House Museum & Garden is set in an historic town
house where a series of period rooms takes the visitor back
through the centuries. From the 17th Century Hall to the
Georgian Parlour and working Victorian Kitchen, our rooms show
what life and work was like for people in the past.
The Museum tells the story of the East Dorset area from
prehistoric to modern times. With hands-on activities in the
archaeology, childhood and East Dorset villages galleries, there is
plenty to see and do!
Contact Information:
Suitable for:
Address
23-27 High Street, Wimborne, BH21 1HR
Pre-school children
Telephone
01202 882533
School children
Email:
[email protected]
Teenagers
Website
www.priest-house.co.uk
Adults
Contact
James Webb
Senior Citizens
Open
2 Feb - 31 March and 2 Nov - 23 Dec, Mon to Sat, 10am to 3pm
1 April - 31 Oct, Mon to Sat, 10am to 4.30pm
Families
Coach Parking:
Group Information:
Min Group Size
10
Max Group Size
55
Pre-booking
Yes, required
Prices
Group Visit Rates (Single Visit) Adult/Concession £2.50.
Children - up to 2 children free with 1 full paying adult or
concession, additional child entry is £1 per child
Guided Tours
Available, pre-booking required (additional charge, maximum
number for guided tours 40) - Tours approx 50 mins
Visit Time
1½ - 2 hours total visit time
Driver Perks
Free entry and tea and cake
Group/Tour
Leader Perks
Free entry and refreshments (if the group books refreshments)
Catering Provision:
Tea room set in pretty walled garden providing light snacks and afternoon teas.
Other Services/Facilities:
The Museum shop sells a range of gifts and souvenirs, including a selection of
postcards, books, toys and ornaments. Public toilets available.
Accessibility:
Accessible to wheelchair users?
(Ground floor, tea room and garden only)
Fully accessible toilets?
Publicity material in large print?
Buildings/paths pushchair friendly?
2015 Events:
• Regular activities for children during all school holidays
• April - June WWII Exhibition
• August - October - Centenary of Women’s Institute Exhibition
• Saturday 12th December 2015 - The Great Pudding Stir
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www.wimborne.info
Nearest coach
parking
Allenview North Car
Park in town centre
(5 minutes level walk)
Drop-off points
Bus stops/drop off
points in The Square,
a 100 yards level walk
from front entrance
Combine a visit here with:
The magnificent
Minster Church of
St. Cuthburga,
approx a 2 minute
level walk away.
Wimborne Model
Town & Gardens,
approx a 4 minute
level walk.
A browse around
the centre of historic
Wimborne Minster
town with its
wonderful squares,
courtyards and great
shops and eateries.
Take a 5-10 minute
stroll along the
River Allen to pretty
Walford Mill Crafts.
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Wimborne Model Town
& Gardens
Opened in 1951, the 1/10th scale models of Wimborne are now
a vintage miniature world of life in a Dorset market town in
the 1950s. Visitors can really get close up and even touch the
buildings, checking out every minute detail of over 100 shop
window displays.
Set in a relaxing garden setting, the Sensory Garden, 00 gauge
model railway, dolls house exhibition and Wendy Street play area
offer a range of additional facilities to all. Don’t forget the tea
rooms and shop. We aim to be disabled friendly with level access
paths, and two on site wheelchairs.
Contact Information:
Address
King Street, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1DY
Pre-school children
Telephone
01202 881924
School children
Website
www.wimborne-modeltown.com
Teenagers
Contact
Greg Hoar
Adults
Open
Daily, 28 March - 1 November, 10am - 5pm
Senior Citizens
Group Information:
Families
Min Group Size
10
Max Group Size
No maximum
Pre-booking
Preferred but not essential
Prices
Group rates: Adult £5.50, Seniors £5, Children (3-15 years) £4.50
Tea Room group rates available including cream teas
Guided Tours
Pre-booking essential
Visit Time
2½ - 3½ hours
Driver Perks
Refreshment vouchers available
Accessibility:
Group/Tour
Leader Perks
Refreshment vouchers available
Accessible to wheelchair users?
Catering Provision:
Tearoom providing morning coffee and snacks, light lunches and classic
afternoon teas. Group size for catering is 50 (more in fine weather as outside
seating available).
Other Services/Facilities:
Within the garden setting, the new Sensory Garden wind, water and tactile
features with colourful plants and shrubs in season. Younger visitors can
enjoy Wendy Street, an enclosed play area. The new Interactive six track 00
gauge railway has Thomas running most days. The dolls house collection is
an enchanting array of 1/12th scale life - each with a story to tell. A souvenir
from the gift shop completes the visit. Principally an outdoor attraction but
with indoor facilities if weather is wet.
2015 Events:
Easter holiday activities
Whitsun half term activities
Wimborne Minster Folk Festival 12-14 June
Summer season;
• Family entertainment - fun and magic
• Craft sessions for age 3 upwards
• Illuminated town and gardens Wednesday evenings
• Halloween week activities including dusk dash around the model buildings
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Suitable for:
www.wimborne.info
Coach Parking:
Nearest coach
parking
Allenview North Car
Park in town centre
(5 minutes level walk)
Drop-off points
Lay-by 50 metres
level walk from front
entrance
Fully accessible toilets?
Publicity material in large print?
Buildings/paths pushchair
friendly?
Combine a visit here with:
The magnificent
Minster Church of
St. Cuthburga,
approx a 2 minute
level walk away.
Priest’s House
Museum & Garden,
approx a 4 minute
level walk.
A browse around
the centre of historic
Wimborne Minster
town with it’s
wonderful squares,
courtyards and great
shops and eateries.
Limited
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Walford Mill Crafts
Walford Mill Crafts is a leading venue in contemporary craft
and design.
Surrounded by the river Allen, this eighteenth century mill is
situated on the edge of the historical market town of
Wimborne Minster.
Throughout the year, this centre of excellence offers a diverse
programme of exhibitions featuring high quality craftwork by
some of the very best local and national makers. There is an
opportunity to meet resident makers to observe their skills and
expertise and a Gallery Shop filled with handmade jewellery,
textiles, wood, glass and ceramics.
Offering a variety of workshops and family events, Walford Mill
Crafts is a popular attraction for both local residents and visitors
to Dorset.
Suitable for:
Contact Information:
Address
Stone Lane, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1NL
Pre-school children
Telephone
01202 841400 (Fax: 01202 841460)
School children
Email
[email protected]
Teenagers
Website
www.walfordmillcrafts.co.uk
Adults
Contact
Nicole Habgood (Marketing Manager)
All year, daily 10am to 5pm (11am to 4pm on Sundays)
Senior Citizens
Open
Group Information:
Min Group Size
No minimum
Max Group Size
30-35
Pre-booking
Required
Prices
Free entry
Coach Parking:
Nearest coach
parking
Allenview North Car
Park in town centre
(5 minutes level walk).
Drop-off points
Walford Mill Car Park,
30 seconds level walk
from front entrance.
Guided Tours
Available upon request (dependant on time of year & group size)
Visit Time
1 hours
Driver Perks
n/a
Group/Tour
Leader Perks
Combine a visit here with:
n/a
The shops and
attractions of
Wimborne Minster
town centre; the
Priest’s House
Museum, Wimborne
Model Town &
Gardens, the gracious
Minster Church
of St. Cuthburga,
Wimborne Market
(every Friday,
Saturday & Sunday)
or a show at the
charming art-deco
Tivoli Theatre.
Also nearby Kingston
Lacy House (NT).
Catering Provision:
The Millstream Bistro Restaurant provides morning/afternoon tea, snacks,
lunches and hot meals - seating indoors in the restaurant or outside in the Mill
courtyard.
Other Services/Facilities:
Public toilets. An indoor attraction in attractive setting on banks of River Allen.
Accessibility:
Accessible to wheelchair users?
Fully accessible toilets?
Publicity material in large print?
Buildings/paths pushchair friendly?
There is a ramp into the exhibition
gallery.
There is a separate entrance for
disabled visitors to the Gallery Shop,
with an accessible bell to ring, and
a lift to all levels of the Gallery Shop
including the mezzanine
2015 Events:
• Changing programme of exhibitions please visit the website for details
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Families
www.wimborne.info
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Wimborne Market
The largest undercover market in the south of England offering
almost anything; fresh local produce including a regular quality
butchers, bakers, fruiters, fishmonger and cheese stands,
everyday essentials such as toiletries, kitchen and household
appliances, all your pet needs, newspaper and even a qualified
hairdresser and nail technician.
Find designer jewellery, antiques, collectables, bric-a-brac and
memorabilia or discover vintage, international and work clothing
and shoes.
There are many services on offer including a plumber, electrician,
locksmith and watch menders, or maybe you’d just like to visit
our massive car boot/flea market every Saturday.
There’s something for everyone here at Wimborne Market!
Contact Information:
Address
Riverside Park, Station Road, Wimborne Minister,
Dorset BH21 1QU
Telephone
n/a
Website
www.wimbornemarket.co.uk
Contact
n/a
Open
Every Friday 6.30am to 2pm, Saturday 7.30am to 2pm and
Sunday 8am to 2pm
Group Information:
Pre-school children
School children
Teenagers
Adults
Senior Citizens
Families
Coach Parking:
Nearest coach
parking
Parking on site,
charges apply
Drop-off points
Parking on site,
charges apply or 10-15
minute level walk to
town centre
Min Group Size
No minimum
Max Group Size
No minimum
Pre-booking
Not required
Prices
Entrance free, parking charges apply
Guided Tours
n/a
Visit Time
1-2 hours
Driver Perks
-
Combine a visit here with:
Group/Tour
Leader Perks
-
A gentle row on the pretty,
tranquil River Stour with nearby
Dreamboats
www.dream-boats.org.uk
Catering Provision:
Café facilities on site
Other Services/Facilities:
Toilets on site
Accessibility:
Accessible to wheelchair users?
Fully accessible toilets?
Publicity material in large print?
Buildings/paths pushchair
friendly?
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Suitable for:
www.wimborne.info
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Tivoli Theatre
The wonderful auditorium of the beautifully restored Art Deco
Tivoli Theatre is the perfect setting for a wide variety of live
performances, from comedy to music, dance to drama, plus the
latest in feature films.
Contact Information:
Suitable for:
Address
West Borough, Wimborne Minister, Dorset BH21 1LT
Pre-school children
School children
Telephone
Box office 01202 885566 - Open from 10am - 4pm Monday to
Saturday and we welcome either a phone call or a personal visit.
You can also book over the phone between 4 pm - 6.30 pm
Tuesday to Saturday.
Website
www.tivoliwimborne.co.uk
Senior Citizens
Contact
Pauline Roberts
Families
Open
Vary according to show/performance
Teenagers
Adults
Coach Parking:
Group Information:
Min Group Size
Vary according to show/performance
Max Group Size
Vary according to show/performance
Pre-booking
Pre-booking essential
Prices
Vary according to show/performance
Guided Tours
n/a
Visit Time
n/a
Driver Perks
-
Group/Tour
Leader Perks
-
Catering Provision:
Coffee louge and bar facilities and traditional interval refreshments
Other Services/Facilities:
Wheelchairs can be accommodated, please book through the box office
Accessibility:
Accessible to wheelchair users?
Fully accessible toilets?
Publicity material in large print?
Buildings/paths pushchair
friendly?
2015 Events:
• Visit the website, events booklet available on request
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www.wimborne.info
Nearest coach
parking
Allenview North Car
Park in town centre
(5 minutes level walk)
Drop-off points
Bus stops/drop off
points in West Borough,
a 50 yard level walk
from front entrance
Combine a visit here with:
The magnificent
Minster Church of
St. Cuthburga,
approx a 3 minute
level walk away.
Wimborne Model
Town & Gardens,
approx a 4 minute
level walk.
A browse around
the centre of historic
Wimborne Minster
town with its
wonderful squares,
courtyards and great
shops and eateries.
A visit to pretty
Walford Mill Crafts
set on the bank of
the River Allen
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Kingston Lacy (NT)
Kingston Lacy (National Trust) was the seat of the Bankes family for
over 300 years. Today you can discover an internationally acclaimed
art collection, including paintings by Rubens, Titian and Tintoretto,
exquisite carvings and the largest private collection of Egyptian
artefacts in the UK.
The garden is 47 acres with Parterre, Sunk Garden, Victorian Fernery,
Blindwalk, the recently restored Japanese Gardens and an 18th
century Lime Avenue leading to the Nursery Wood which includes
Lady’s Walk. The landscaped Park is 300 acres, set with wonderful
specimen trees, home to the Red Ruby Devon herd of cattle. The
woodland shelter belt is mainly of beech, oak and ash, Coneygar
Copse includes three play areas. The Woodland Walk is approximately
2.5 miles long. An 18th century cornmill, White Mill, can be visited
at weekends from March to November. Visitors can also explore
Badbury Rings, an ancient Iron Age hillfort, near Wimborne Minster
(approx 5 minute drive from House).
Contact Information:
Suitable for:
Address
Kingston Lacy, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 4EA
Pre-school children
Telephone
01202 883402 (Fax: 01202 882402)
School children
Email
[email protected]
Teenagers
Website
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/kingston-lacy
Adults
Contact
Katherine Bundy
Senior Citizens
Open
House - 7 March - 1 November: 11.00am to 5.00pm
(last admission 4pm)
Garden, Park, Shop and Restaurant 1 January - 6 March: 10.30am to 4.00pm
7 March - 1 November: 10.30am to 6.00pm
2 November - 26 November : 10.30am - 4.00pm
27 November - 23 December: 10.30am - 7pm
26 December - 31 December: 10.30am - 4.00pm
Group Information:
Min Group Size
15
Max Group Size
No maximum
Pre-booking
Required
Prices
House, garden and park: Adult £11.70, Children £5.60
Garden and park: Adult £6.50, Children £3.25
Guided Tours
Pre-booked garden tours available. Tours approx. 1½ hours
Visit Time
3 hours+
Driver Perks
£5 voucher for restaurant
Group/Tour
Leader Perks
n/a
Limited
Fully accessible toilets?
Publicity material in large print?
Buildings/paths pushchair friendly?
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www.wimborne.info
Coach Parking:
Nearest coach
parking
On site 500m to house
entrance - Volunteer
driven buggy ‘shuttle’
available when house
is open.
Drop-off points
n/a
Catering Provision:
Restaurant located in the former
Stables serving morning/afternoon
teas, snacks, lunches and hot meals
- maximum group size 35 people per
sitting. Tables available both indoors
and outdoors.
Other Services/Facilities:
National Trust shop selling a range
of gifts and souvenirs. Public toilets
available. Both an indoor and
outdoor attraction.
Accessibility:
Accessible to wheelchair users?
Families
Wheelchair access to the servants hall
(ground floor) where there is a ‘virtual’
tour available to see the rest of the
House.
Gardens, shop and restaurant are
wheelchair accessible.
Pushchairs can be used in the grounds,
shop and restaurant, but not
the house.
2015 Events:
Spring flowers (snowdrops,
daffodils, tulips, bluebells) from
February to May.
Easter Activities 28 March to 12 April.
Japanese celebrations June to
mid-July.
Christmas Events - 27 November
to 23 December.
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Knoll Gardens
Regularly featured in the national press and on TV, Knoll Gardens
is renowned for its naturalistic style and ornamental grasses
which sit within a framework of rare and unusual trees and
shrubs. Originally a private botantic garden, Knoll is now owned
by the UK’s leading ornamental grass expert, and Senior Chelsea
Flower Show judge, Neil Lucas, whose planting style has created
an inspirational garden abundant with wildlife.
The garden is discovered via a network of winding paths leading through a
series of horticultural galleries providing quiet places of contemplation and
dramatic focal points. With vibrant spring colour, and exquisite summer
flowers covered in butterflies and bees, Knoll is at its peak in late autumn and
early winter when its stunning autumn colours are brought to dramatic effect
backlit by the winter sun.
Suitable for:
Contact Information:
Address
Stapehill Road, Hampreston, Nr Wimborne, BH21 7ND
Pre-school children
Telephone
01202 873931 (Fax: 01202 870842)
School children
Email:
[email protected]
Teenagers
Website
www.knollgardens.co.uk
Adults
Contact
Neil Lucas
Senior Citizens
Open
Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm (4pm November - March)
Closed Mondays excluding Bank Holidays
Closed from 19 December 2015 to 2 February 2016
Group Information:
12 (Entrance fees must be paid as group not individuals for
Min Group Size
group rates to apply)
Max Group Size
30
Pre-booking
Yes, required
Prices
Adult £5.00, Children (aged 5-15) £4.00
Guided Tours
Yes (pre-booking required) - Tours 40 mins to 1 hour
Tour costs £9 per person inclusive of garden entry, maximum
party size of 25.
Exclusive personal tours are also available led by Knoll’s owner
Neil Lucas. Suitable for groups of up to 20 people these cost
£11 per person.
Visit Time
1-2 hours total visit time
Driver Perks
Free entry and tea/coffee and biscuits
Group/Tour
Leader Perks
Free entry
Catering Provision:
Self-service hot and cold drinks and pre-wrapped cakes. Full catering facilities
available all day locally (¼ mile) at the Old Thatch Hostelry, 01202 877192.
Please pre-book.
Other Services/Facilities:
Specialist nursery on site selling range of plants. Public toilets available.
This is an outdoor attraction, there are no indoor facilities
Accessibility:
Accessible to wheelchair users?
Fully accessible toilets?
Publicity material in large print?
Buildings/paths pushchair friendly?
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Garden is accessible to wheelchairs
users with an able-bodied helper.
Some areas may be restricted in
bad weather and narrow in summer
months as plants tumble over edges
Families
Coach Parking:
Nearest coach
parking
On site
Drop-off points
On site
Combine a visit here with:
A browse around
the centre of historic
Wimborne Minster
town (a 5-10 minute
drive away) with it’s
wonderful Minster,
Museum, Model
Town and excellent
Crafts Centre.
Key Events 2015
Wimborne Minster and Surrounding Area
(For possible incorporation into itineraries).
Wimborne Minster Town Centre comes alive with regular events
throughout the year, colourful festivals showcasing music and
dance, family activities, craft workshops and displays.
The town’s venues also offer a regular events programme.
For a full, up to date monthly listing please contact Wimborne
Minster Tourist Information Centre in the High Street.
22-25 May
Flower Festival
Wimborne Minster Church
www.wimborneminster.org.uk
Flower Festival with the theme ‘Wheels of Time’ including
a Floral Carpet up the centre of the Nave
12–14 June
Wimborne Minster Folk Festival
Wimborne Town Centre
www.wimbornefolk.co.uk
A full weekend of Morris and traditional dancing,
concerts and ceilidhs, craft stalls, children’s entertainment
and Minster Fair
28 June
Wimborne Open Gardens Day
Private gardens around the town open in aid of
Wimborne in Bloom
1-2 August
Great Dorset Chilli Festival
St Giles House, Wimborne St Giles
www.greatdorsetchillifestival.co.uk
A ‘chilli fiesta’ with stalls selling all things chilli, from
pepper plants to cayenne condiments; seeds to ceramics;
plus cooking demonstrations; talks on growing chillies;
artisan food producers; music; spicy street food; local ice
creams to cool the mouth; local beers to slake the thirst
7-17 August
Sting in the Tale - Festival of Stories
Various locations
www.stinginthetale.org.uk
Enthralling, entrancing storytelling in a variety of settings
in Wimborne and surrounding area
2 - 6 September Great Dorset Steam Fair
Tarrant Hinton, Nr Blandford Forum
www.gdsf.co.uk
Dorset’s biggest festival: 5 days of nostalgia and steam,
widely recognised as the leading event of its kind in the
world, with over 2000 exhibits and 500 trade stands,
traditional working demonstrations. Old Time Steam
Funfair and rural crafts
Late October
(tbc)
Wimborne Food (and Drink) Festival
A celebration of local produce including farmers market,
food tasting, demos, entertainment and more
1-8 November
(tbc)
Wimborne Literary Festival
Various locations
www.wimborneliteraryfestival.co.uk
A fascinating, fun and eclectic mix of events bringing
authors, illustrators, poets, performers, natural history
writers, comedians, mathematicians & scientists to venues
in and around Wimborne
12 December
Save the Children Christmas Parade
Wimborne Town Centre
Winter carnival in aid of Save the Children with floats,
parade, music, dancing and the Great Pudding Stir at the
Priest’s House Museum
Alternatively, the Tourist Information Centre in Wimborne Minster will also be happy to help:
Wimborne Minster Tourist Information Centre
Telephone: 01202 886116
Email: [email protected]
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Where to Eat
Wimborne Minster is getting a well merited reputation as a
‘foodie’ town, in recent years a number of award-winning
restaurants have opened their doors, providing a wonderful
choice of venues for fine dining.
Whatever your taste buds demand Wimborne Minster can
deliver, from contemporary coffee shops to cosy tearooms,
traditional pubs to quaint cafés, there is something to suit all
budgets and culinary cravings! Enjoy something with a local
flavour, perhaps some Dorset Apple Cake, Blue Vinney Cheese
or locally reared meats.
The following establishments offer indoor seating for 10 or
more people. The town also has a number of ‘take-away’
establishments and delis offering a range of freshly prepared
foods from salads and sandwiches to fish and chips.
Tearooms/Cafés
Pubs/Inns
Restaurants
Angels Coffee Shop
(East Street)
Oddfellows Arms
(Church Street)
Agra Indian Restaurant
(Mill Lane)
Bakehouse Café
(The Square)
The Albion
(High Street)
No. 9 Restaurant
(West Borough)
Cantina Café
(Church Street)
The Coach & Horses
(Poole Road)
Piccolo Mondo
(Kings Court)
Cloisters Café
(East Street)
The Cricketers Arms
(Park Lane)
Prezzo
(West Borough)
Costa Coffee
(Crown Court, off the Square)
The Green Man
(Victoria Road)
Red Fort Indian Restaurant
(Church Street)
La Vie En Rose
(corner of High Street & East Street)
The Kings Head Hotel
(The Square)
The Square Chinese Restaurant
(Crown Court, off the Square)
No 9 on the Green
(Cook Row)
The Man in the Wall,
Wetherspoons (West Borough)
Rimjhim Indian Restaurant
(Leigh Road)
Riverside Café
(Mill Lane Precinct)
The Minster Arms
(Corner Victoria Road & West Street)
The Tickled Pig
(West Borough)
The Millstream Café
(Walford Mill)
The Olive Branch
(East Borough)
Topogigio
(Mill Lane)
The Squash Court Café
(Deans Court Lane)
The Rising Sun
(East Street)
Wimborne Tandoori
(Leigh Road)
The Waterside Café
(The Allendale Centre)
The White Hart
(The Cornmarket)
List correct as at October 2014
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Group Accommodation
The following hotels/lodges have sufficient bedspaces
to cater for groups, please contact the individual
establishments, or visit their websites, for further
information.
Within Wimborne Minster:
Surrounding Area:
The Kings Head Hotel (Old English Inns)
The Square, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1JG
The Bridge House (A City Lodge Hotel)
Ringwood Road, Longham, Ferndown, BH22 9AN
Rooms:
Tel:
Web:
Email:
27 ensuite rooms
Rooms:
01202 880101
www.kingsheadhotel-wimborne.co.uk
[email protected]
Tel:
Web:
Email:
45 ensuite rooms
01202 578828
www.thebridgehousehotel.co.uk
[email protected]
Dudsbury Golf Club, Hotel & Spa
64 Christchurch Road, Longham, Ferndown, BH22 8ST
Rooms:
Tel:
Web:
Email:
21 ensuite rooms
01202 593499
www.dudsburygolfclub.co.uk/dudsbury-hotel
[email protected]
St Leonards Hotel (Old English Inns)
185 Ringwood Road,St Leonards, nr Ringwood, BH24 2NP
Rooms:
Tel:
Web:
Email:
35 ensuite rooms
01425 471220
www.oldenglishinns.co.uk
[email protected]
Premier Inn (Bournemouth/Ferndown)
504 Ringwood Road, Ferndown, BH22 9BB
Tel:
0871 527 8122
Web:
www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/POOSMU/
bournemouth/ferndown
Travelodge Ringwood Hotel
A31 Eastbound, St Leonards, Ringwood, BH22 2NR
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Tel:
0871 984 6237
Web:
www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/95/ringwoodhotel
Coach Parking
Wimborne Minster offers dedicated, town centre coach
parking spaces within an easy, level walk of the Square.
There are 4 coach bays within Allenview North Car Park, this
is accessed off Allenview Road, postcode ref BH21 1AU.
Coach Drop Off Points
There are two coach drop of points in the town centre:
West Borough (outside NatWest Bank) – BH21 1PR,
please be aware that this is a regularly used local bus stop
King Street (outside Model Town) – BH21 1DY
Parking Fees
Parking fees apply to coaches between 8am and 6pm, these are:
Up to 2 hours
£1
Up to 4 hours
£2
Up to 10 hours
£4
Parking is free between 6pm and 8am, but please note that the coach park is closed between 11.30pm and 7am.
FREE Parking Permits
Free parking is available to tour coaches bringing a minimum of 10 passengers to visit the historic town of Wimborne
Minster and its attractions and shops.
Free parking is offered through a permit scheme. To receive a free parking permit the visit must be pre-registered at
least 10 working days in advance, permits are only valid for the date(s) booked.
Pre-Register by: •Visiting http://www.wimborne.info/bid/22/groupvisits and completing the application form
•
Phoning Wimborne Tourist Information Centre on 01202 886116
•
Emailing a request to [email protected]
Driver Voucher
Coaches/companies applying for a parking permit will also receive a £5 voucher for the coach driver to use in a number
of cafes within the town centre.
Tourist Information Centre
29 High Street, Wimborne BH21 1HR
Tel: 01202 886116
Email: [email protected]
General opening hours 10am - 4pm Monday - Saturday
Please note that the centre is staffed by volunteers so opening
times may occasionally vary.
Whilst your group is in town, call into the Tourist Information
Centre for further information on places to visit, restaurants,
cafes, shops and events. The Centre also stocks a wonderful
range of local cards, gifts and souvenirs, a momento of a
wonderful day in pretty, historic Wimborne Minster.
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