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Minster
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| Wimborne Minster,
a Georgian town set around the Minster, a large Norman church,
narrow streets add to the charm. Thomas Hardy once lived here.
Tourist Information
Centre in the town centre.
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Location
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What
To See -
Wimborne Minster Tourist Attractions
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 The
Minster, Wimborne Minster, Norman church with twin towers,
one topped by a lantern, and an interesting 14th century clock,
a grenadier strikes the quarter hour, also has a Norman crypt
and a chained library.Map
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Dean's
Court, Wimborne
Minster, 13 acres of garden around the old deanery, peaceful
haven away from the bustle of the town.
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| Walford
Mill, Wimborne Minster, 18th century flour mill, crafts,
exhibitions, shop, etc. Tel: 01202 841200 Map |
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| The
Museum of East Dorset Life, and Garden, The Priest's
House, High Street, Wimborne Minster, award-winning museum in
an historic house with a walled garden. Period rooms tell the
story of the people of East Dorset and Wimborne, shop, etc,
Tel: 01202 882533
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| Kingston
Lacy, B3082 north, 17 century manor house, grand
staircase in marble, Old Master paintings, large gardens, parkland,
summer concerts, shop, etc, Tel: 01202 883402
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| Ashley
Heath, towards
Hampshire east on the A31, for Moors Valley Country Park, forests,
woods, walks, lakes, fishing, golf, lots to do in this large
park,Tel: 01425 47072, car parking charge.Map |
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| Stapehill
Abbey,
B3173 east of Wimborne Minster, 19th century Cistercian abbey,
craft workshops, exhibitions, landscaped gardens and parks,
play areas with animals, shop etc Tel:01202 861686
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| Stapehill
Gardens, with
Abbey, see above, east of the town, over 4000 species in themed
gardens, shop, garden centre, Tel: 01202 861686
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| Knoll
Gardens,
outside Ferndown, A31 east, an award winning garden that
is a popular place to visit.Tel: 01202 873931 Open: Wed-Sun
10.00–17:00 or dusk if earlier Closed from Mon 19th Dec
2005 Re-open Wed 1st Feb 2006
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Where
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Ashington near Wimbourne Minster BH21 3DG
Fripps Cottage is located in Ashington, a rural oasis one mile south of the historic market town of Wimborne. Set in five acres, Fripps has uninteruppted views over Wimborne and its surrounding countryside. Fripps is centrally ... Sleeps 5
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Wimbourne Minster BH21 2RR
Tucked away in a pretty cottage garden, this cosy 17th century thatched cottage makes a lovely holiday retreat. Adjoining the owners home, Brightside cottage has been beautifully restored and furnished. A 20 minute walk takes you to the ... Sleeps 2
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Wimbourne Minster BH21 1AF
Suncot is a beautiful grond floor apartment within an Edwardian house. Suncot comprises a spacious lounge/diner with some original plaster work and loverly paquet floors. the dining area is elegant and set beside a huge picture ... Sleeps 2
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Around
The Wimborne Minster Area
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of Bournemouth, or the smaller Poole. |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Poole (5.65 miles) Bournemouth (6.98 miles) Cranborne (8.59 miles) Blandford Forum (9.03 miles) Wareham (9.49 miles) Christchurch (10.01 miles) Bere Regis (10.90 miles) Corfe Castle (11.71 miles) Fordingbridge (12.18 miles) Milton Abbas (12.60 miles) Swanage (13.43 miles) |
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Telephone Code
01202
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Information
Office
29
High Street
Wimborne Minster
Tel: 01202
886116
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Our
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0870 4786316
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