Location: Wimborne Minster
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Wimborne Minster (often referred to as Wimborne, /ˈwɪmbɔːrn/) is a market town in East Dorset in South West England, and the name of the Church of England church in that town. According to Office for National Statistics data the population of the Wimborne Minster built-up area as of 2014 is estimated as 15,552 inhabitants and is situated at the confluence of the River Stour and River Allen, 5 miles (8 km) north of Poole, on the Dorset Heaths. The town is also recognised as part of the South East Dorset conurbation.
Restaurants in Wimborne Minster
1. Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is the perfect place to explore a quintessential English countryside in southern central England. Enjoy this nationally protected landscape steeped in history, offering a wealth of wildlife, dark night skies, tranquillity & an extensive network of routes to explore. This deeply rural 380 square miles is heaven for those seeking relaxation.
2. Trehane Blueberry PYO
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5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By viv_burgess - Wimborne Minster, United Kingdom
Lovely blueberries, great atmosphere. There's a nice little cafe there, selling blueberry goodies of course! Great place for children
3. The Minster Church of St Cuthburga
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4.5 based on 383 reviews
This building has been a center of prayer since its establishment as a Benedictine nunnery in 705AD. It contains the Chained Library, which is one of the UK's first lending libraries.
Reviewed By keeponwalkingon - Dorset, United Kingdom
what can I say this is a place of worship, all are welcome, freindly and welcoming, quiet areas for private pracyer, always people on hane, facinating chain library, dog friendly
4. Oddfellows Arms
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4.5 based on 48 reviews
We're one of the smallest, friendliest pubs around! Serving a wide range of Badger ales, we've always got the guest seasonal ale on tap. Add in a range of bar snacks, soft drinks, lagers and ciders and you've got the perfect destination......
Reviewed By bparkercars - Yateley, United Kingdom
The Oddfellows Arms is a small pub in a side street off the square, serving Badger ales. Visited during the day when it was quiet, in the evening it can get very busy with live music. Chad Gould, guitar soloist was on and he was brilliant. The bedroom sized bar was jam packed but the solo bar lady coped exceedingly well. A proper pub with a great atmosphere.
5. Badbury Rings
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4.5 based on 203 reviews
Reviewed By Victoria00010 - Bowness-on-Windermere, United Kingdom
So glad we made this visit. There is lots of interesting information available, the car park is free for national trust members, and the whole site is amazing. A perfect place for the dogs to enjoy the beautiful views whilst we enjoyed the views and stunning countryside on offer.
6. Hetty Green
7. The Vine Inn
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4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By willcook95 - Stourbridge, United Kingdom
Visited here on a Monday evening in December when down in Wimborne the night for work. Noticed on the map and decided to walk out to. I put my hi-vis on as the lanes are very dark! It would be a good walk in the summer. The pub is tucked away up a hill. They had 2 real ales on. The beer was good. The landlady was extremely pleasant. This is a very interesting pub. It is like stepping back in time. There aren't that many of these pubs about. I felt very welcome indeed as a non-local, it's certainly not cliquey! The locals all went out of their way to talk to me, being as I was on my own. Cannot recommend enough. I hope my travels bring me back to Wimborne again!
8. Bailie House Warehouse
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By fielddogjudge
Only 10 minutes away from my house so I pop down quite often...Great place for fabrics at very reasonable prices...Couple of weeks ago managed to get a lawnmower and garden fork as well,again very reasonable..Mr Middleditch even carried it to the car for me.....I love browsing and buying there especially as I get a pensioners discount on a friday,but why do I always forget and go on a saturday?.Just wish they opened more often.........
9. Butcher's Dog
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4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By 527IanE - Cannock, United Kingdom
Four of us visited here for the evening whilst visiting Wimborne.. what a find.. Staff very friendly, shout out to Laura our brilliant host and then there's the beers.. Awesome selection of Cask and Keg Ales and bottles too... We did our best to sample most of them, just halves as they dont serve in thirds here, which may be my only suggestion for improvement.. but really there is no improvement needed, its a real gem here.. we stayed until it was tiome to leave after the last bell.. having thoroughly enjoyed the night.
10. Walford Mill Crafts
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4.0 based on 95 reviews
Walford Mill Crafts welcomes you to the beautiful listed Mill building on the outskirts of Wimborne town centre. Here you can enjoy a wonderful display of contemporary crafts from local and national makers, leading exhibitions and the Millstream Café. A visit to Walford Mill Crafts will be relaxing, enjoyable and inspirational.
Reviewed By sf41255 - Macclesfield, United Kingdom
I visit Walford Mill every time I go to Wimborne , which is frequently. It is a wonderful place to go , to be inspired, to learn a new skill, be educated, pick up some beautiful hand crafted treats for yourself or an unique gift for a loved one and of course meet the lovely, very talented crafters. There is of course the added bonus of the lovely river side location, iconic building and a courtyard with seating where you can enjoy the very delicious food and coffee from the Happyccino café. Highly recommended destination within a short walk of the town centre.
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