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The 10 Best Things to Do in Wareham, United Kingdom (UK)
Discover the best top things to do in Wareham, United Kingdom (UK) including The Tank Museum, Tyneham, Monkey World, Clouds Hill, Holme for Gardens, Lulworth Estate, Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum, Wareham Saxon Wall Walk, Wareham Town Museum, St Martin On The Walls Church.
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1. The Tank Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 3 reviews
The Tank Museum brings history to life, with the world's best collection of tanks and explosive live displays. See almost 300 armoured vehicles as you explore seven powerful Exhibitions. "The Tank Story" details tank history from 1915 to the present. "Battlegroup Afghanistan" transports you to the modern front line. In "The Second World War - Discovery Centre", you'll see the breadth of our unique collection plus "Fury" uncovering our involvement in the film. Following the First World War centenary commemorations, explore "The Trench Experience" and "Warhorse to Horsepower". New for 2015, "Tank Factory" tells the story of the tank makers.
2. Tyneham
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 437 reviews
Reviewed By MKMapman - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Tyneham was - deliberately - abandoned around 1942 when it was incorporated into the Lulworth firing ranges. It's now possible to visit the remains, which include a number of roofless cottages, the reconstructed schoolhouse and church and an early phone box. Each of the cottages has an interesting interpretation board, with old photographs of the former inhabitants, often dating as far back as the early 1900s. The school room is set out as it might have been in the inter-war period, with books on the shelves and, again, decent interpretation boards. The church has been reconsecrated, but is also used as the base from which to sell guides to the village and postcards. It also includes a timeline of the village's history from before its first settlement to its abandonment.
Access is down a narrow lane; at the bottom there's a large car park. Admission is completely free and largely unrestricted, although there's a very modest donation suggested for parking. There are toilets near the barn. the site closes before duck - check before you travel if it's open.
My principal reservation is that it's not accessible for people with mobility difficulties, although there's a danger that improving access could limit the authenticity of the remains..
3. Monkey World
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By gobang2013 - market harborough
Really fun.The monkeys are out most of the time.Would recommend going to see Paul the monkey as he is very lively & noisy.The shop is a bit cramped though.The toilets are clean and the talks are great especially the Lemur talk.Price was reasonable.
4. Clouds Hill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 252 reviews
Reviewed By royalcrescent - Weymouth, United Kingdom
We often take house guests here, and usually go on afterwards to Moreton to see Lawrence's grave, Whistler's engraved windows in the church, the renowned Tea Rooms and the Walled Garden. Cloud's Hill always impresses: the guides are enthusiastic and knowledgeable (on this visit we learned that it was named after the nearby Claude's Hill) and the dwelling certainly encapsulates its late resident's eccentricity.
5. Holme for Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 96 reviews
Spend an inspirational day here at Holme, start with a walk around our Beautiful Landscaped Gardens (Entry Free). See the Palm Garden, Wild Flower field, Pear Tunnel, Wedding Pavilion and many stunning boarders. Then enjoy The Orchard Cafe, which will be serving al fresco breakfast, lunch, cream teas and Holme made cakes, around the pond and Gardens all day long. Visit The Holme Farm Shop, which celebrates all that is good about the fresh, local Purbeck produce, beers, ciders, meats, breads and chocolates. Then talk to our enthusiastic staff in the Nursery, who can provide you with everything you need to keep your garden looking stunning all year round.
Reviewed By Restless59 - Bournemouth, United Kingdom
so glad ive found this lovely place so near to my 'stomping' ground: had Know idea it even exsisted so what a pleasant surprise: not just a nice Garden Centre but lovely Seating area both inside and outside, esp by the pond, then a wander around the actual garden area to walk into a 'mini Stone Henge' wild flower area: Even bought a large plant for a friend, which I cant pronounce but looks wonderful:)
6. Lulworth Estate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
During these family-friendly sessions, which are suitable for children 8+, you’ll ‘get up close to the coast’ and traverse, swim and jump around this beautiful part of the Jurassic Coast. Spot fossils, swim through caves and explore millions of years of Earth’s history.
Reviewed By Andrew R - Crawley, United Kingdom
Well I've been to Dorset a few times but never until now Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door.
What a beautiful place. The wife and I loved it and will be returning asap. I will walk the coastal path one day. We had beautiful weather for Oct as well, really relaxed place even though it was busy. Stunning views and we now have a picture of the Steps on our wall at home.
7. Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
A rebuilt Ball Clay Mine with exhibition of Artefacts. There is an opportunity to explore a reconstructed mine tunnel.
Reviewed By RattyMidhurst - Midhurst, United Kingdom
Just before you ride the Swanage Railway from Norden, visit this small museum and it will help put into perspective how the standard gauge line fitted in with the local Tramways used for moving ball clay. The recreation of a mine working is something else. By the use of video the ball clay mining process is brought to lfe.
8. Wareham Saxon Wall Walk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By CSLWolves - Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
Whilst staying in the area, we visited Wareham for the afternoon and did the Saxon Wall Walk. It's a nice walk, not quite encircling the town but offering good views and insight into local history, a lovely idea by the local council/authority and should be commended.
9. Wareham Town Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By sue c - Torquay, United Kingdom
With a donation Tin. Lovely welcome from volunteers who are obviously pleased to tell you all about the town of Wareham.
This is a small museum - packed with information on archaeology, geology, Lawrence of Arabia.
Most interesting is the social history of Wareham as a port & market town - regarding the clay industrry & agricultural community.
Very good exhibits & photos. Fully accessible to wheelchairs
10. St Martin On The Walls Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By GMunson - Isle of Wight, United Kingdom
Lovely building in very well kept grounds, on arrival it was hard to tell wheter or not the church was open.
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