Villages · South West England
Wareham
In or near Ridge.
Wareham — a village in england south east.
Bob Harvey — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wareham · 0.6 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2024
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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 is a village located in South-East England with a population of 7,592. It is known for its historical significance and proximity to the River Frome. The village features a mix of traditional architecture and local amenities, reflecting its long-standing community.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6879, -2.1106
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Wareham Town
- Postcode
- BH20 4HD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Dorset and North Poole
- Population
- 7,592
- Nearest railway station
- Wareham — 0.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2634776 (CC BY 4.0)
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Part of the defences of the Anglo-Saxon fortified centre of Wareham and part of the motte and bailey castle with shell keep
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Wareham Castle
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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Black Bear Hotel
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wareham?
- Wareham is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 4HD), in the parish of Wareham Town.
- What is Wareham?
- Wareham — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to Wareham?
- The nearest railway station is Wareham, about 0.6 km away. The nearest town is Ridge. Drivers can use postcode BH20 4HD.
- Is Wareham a protected site?
- Yes — Wareham is part of the River Frome SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wareham Meadows SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Wareham?
- The nearest railway station is Wareham, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 4HD.