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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · South West England

Wareham

In or near Ridge.

Wareham — a village in england south east.

Dollins Lane - geograph.org.uk - 4483539

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

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

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
Wareham0.6 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Anglebury House sign - geograph.org.uk - 6266272📷 5

Literary houses · South West England

Part of the defences of the Anglo-Saxon fortified centre of Wareham and part of the motte and bailey castle with shell keep

Part of the defences of the Anglo-Saxon fortified centre of Wareham and part of the motte and bailey castle with shell keep — a literary house museum in england south east.

St Martin's Church, Wareham📷 5

Historic churches · South West England

St Martin's Church, Wareham

St Martin's Church, Wareham — church in Wareham, Dorset, England, UK.

Freewtm.org.uk
Church of St Martin, Wareham, - 1962 - geograph.org.uk - 6464870📷 6

Historic pubs · South West England

Lord Nelson Public House

Lord Nelson Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

West Street, Wareham - geograph.org.uk - 851966📷 5

Museums · South West England

Wareham Town Museum

Wareham Town Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Free👶wtm.org.uk
East Street, Wareham. - geograph.org.uk - 1998254📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

The Duke Of Wellington Public House

The Duke Of Wellington Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

Wareham town hall - geograph.org.uk - 8113452📷 5

Museums · South West England

Wareham, Dorset

Wareham, Dorset — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Free👶wtm.org.uk

Where to eat & stay near Wareham

Places to stay

River Frome - geograph.org.uk - 4439447📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

TreeTops

TreeTops — a caravan park in england south east.

cliffordtreetops.co.uk
River Frome - geograph.org.uk - 4439447📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Red Cliff

Red Cliff — a campsite in england south east.

Freeredcliffefarmcamping.co.uk
The car park for Stoborough Heath nature reserve - geograph.org.uk - 5669979📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Ridge Farm

Ridge Farm — a campsite in england south east.

Freeridgefarm.co.uk
Gateway and footpath sign, Stoborough Green - geograph.org.uk - 5669977📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

The Lookout Park

The Lookout Park — a caravan park in england south east.

The Soldiers Road - geograph.org.uk - 5457486📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Knoll Farm Campsite

Knoll Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south east.

Pretty but dangerous - geograph.org.uk - 8274910📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Hunters Moon

Hunters Moon — a campsite in england south east.

Places to eat & drink

Church of St Martin, Wareham, - 1962 - geograph.org.uk - 6464870📷 6

Historic pubs · South West England

Lord Nelson Public House

Lord Nelson Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

East Street, Wareham. - geograph.org.uk - 1998254📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

The Duke Of Wellington Public House

The Duke Of Wellington Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

Black Bear Hotel, Wareham - geograph.org.uk - 6289757📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

Black Bear Hotel

Black Bear Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.

blackbearcasinoresort.com
A shed by the walls - geograph.org.uk - 4748034📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

No 46 (The Pure Drop Public House)

No 46 (The Pure Drop Public House) in England South West, United Kingdom.

The Old Granary, Wareham - geograph.org.uk - 8273697📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

The Old Granary

The Old Granary in England South West, United Kingdom.

Scott Arms sign - geograph.org.uk - 6266321📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

The Scott Arms, Including Outbuilding On Left

The Scott Arms, Including Outbuilding On Left in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Direction Sign - Signpost in Yarlington - geograph.org.uk - 6102266📷 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Wareham?
Wareham is in South-East 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. 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.