Castles · South West England
Wareham Castle and town defences
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Wareham Castle and town defences — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wareham · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Wareham Castle and town defences is a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Wareham Town Museum showcases the history of the Wareham area from prehistoric times to the present. It features various exhibits, including a special section on T.E. Lawrence, and is regularly updated with new displays.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Frome SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Wareham Meadows SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: PURBECK HEATHS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wareham Castle and town defences, located in South-East England, are remnants of medieval fortifications. The site includes earthworks and stone walls that reflect the strategic importance of Wareham during its historical context. The defences are a notable example of early castle architecture in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6842, -2.1122
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Wareham Town
- Postcode
- BH20 4LF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Dorset and North Poole
- Nearest railway station
- Wareham — 1 km
- Opening
- Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm; closed Sundays
- Official site
- www.wtm.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Wareham Castle and town defences (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wareham Castle and town defences?
- Wareham Castle and town defences is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 4LF), in the parish of Wareham Town.
- What is Wareham Castle and town defences?
- Wareham Castle and town defences — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Wareham Castle and town defences?
- The nearest railway station is Wareham, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 4LF.
- Is Wareham Castle and town defences a protected site?
- Yes — Wareham Castle and town defences is part of the River Frome SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wareham Meadows SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Wareham Castle and town defences charge admission?
- Wareham Castle and town defences typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Wareham Castle and town defences?
- The nearest railway station is Wareham, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 4LF.