Top Things to do in Wareham
What to do and see in Wareham, England: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
Discover the best top things to do in Wareham, United Kingdom including The Tank Museum, Purbeck Artisan Yard, The Rex Cinema, The Collection, Clouds Hill, Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum, Wareham Town Museum, Beautiful You, St Martin On The Walls Church, Grange Gallery & Cafe Grange.
Restaurants in Wareham
1. The Tank Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4,570 reviews
The Tank Museum brings history to life, with the world’s best collection of tanks and explosive live displays. Our exhibitions tell the story of armoured warfare spanning over 100 years of history. Exploring ten powerful exhibitions, you will come face to face with almost 300 armoured vehicles. This unique collection includes the world’s first ever tank, the feared German Tiger and the modern Challenger 2. There are special events going on throughout the year at The Tank Museum including TANKFEST, Tiger Day and the Vintage Christmas Festival and Craft Fayre, as well as special activity programmes during the School Holiday.
Reviewed By RodneyAtwood - Shaftesbury, United Kingdom
My seven-year-old grandson and I visited together. He is an enthusiast for tanks of all sizes. I served in the RTR in the 1970s. This was our fourth visit together, but the pleasure of seeing the displays and the eagerness of getting to the museum have not lessened. We are a bit disappointed the Tiger display is being dispersed, but appreciate you have to introduce new ideas. We enjoy seeing the scale models and the semi-Lego, although grandpa whose pocket is not bottomless sees this as an advertisement for your shop. The layout of the museum, the great variety of tanks on display, the information boards, the background history, the helpful guides -- all make this an unsurpassed museum experience for both grandson and grandfather. Even our enthusiasm for toy soldiers can be indulged. We look forward further visits with our year entry, another good feature.
2. Purbeck Artisan Yard
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
This hidden treasure trove is a must see of local talent! Two floors of local businesses selling beautiful items in a fascinating rustic old building tucked away in the heart of Wareham. You will find original artworks, unique furniture, jewellery, quirky gifts, sculpture, clothing- it's an Aladdin's cave of ever changing stock! Come and have a browse and meet one of the Artisans. Open every day.
Reviewed By 555kitty - London, United Kingdom
Hidden in Church Street, Wareham, so close to the historic Wareham's Lady St Mary Church is The Purbeck Artisan's Yard. Chock full of excellent art, paintings, cards, prints, vintage goodies, the choice is temptingly and almost endless. All the group take a turn in sitting in the Yard.. all friendly and helpful. There is never pressure to buy so don't let that put you off having a happy look around.
3. The Rex Cinema
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 136 reviews
The REX is an art-deco gem of a small town cinema from the 1920's. 130 Seats with digital projection and sound but with a period ambience. The REX is owned by the Purbeck Film Charitable Trust and run by a team of enthusiastic and knowledgeable volunteers. The REX shows everything from art-house to blockbusters and is the main hub of the renowned annual Purbeck Film Festival, the largest rural film festival in the United Kingdom.
Reviewed By Sightseer620627 - Salisbury, United Kingdom
We love this cinema so much, we have just been two nights in a row!. We don’t live in the area but frequently visit. It has a lovely ambiance, isn’t expensive and is run by a lovely group of passionate volunteers. If you are in the area it’s an experience you shouldn’t miss. It’s the perfect blend of nostalgia and modern technology
4. The Collection
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
5. Clouds Hill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 345 reviews
Reviewed By Peter-Cornwall-1951 - Bournemouth, United Kingdom
Over the years I have enjoy introducing friends to the Lawrence of Arabia trail ... everyone is always fascinated, with so much to learn from the warm welcome from the National Trust guides. The recently opened bike shed is a welcome addition and the whole place is well worth visiting.
6. Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 79 reviews
A rebuilt Ball Clay Mine with exhibition of Artefacts. There is an opportunity to explore a reconstructed mine tunnel.
7. Wareham Town Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By 199suzanneg
Small but lovely ! Interesting Lawrence display that does not replicate clouds hill or bovington , informative display onnwEtime aRwham together with lots of info on gt fire etc . I visited with 14 , 2x 13 and an 11 yr old and all enjoyed it . Definitely worth a visit it’s free although a donation is appreciated and excellent refuge in the rain
8. Beautiful You
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Beautiful You is a Luxurious beauty salon in Wareham, Dorset. We aim to make each client feel unique and take the time to tailor every treatment to your individual needs. Treatments include Nail care, Gelish, Acrylic and Gel Nails, Massage, Waxing and Ear Piercing. We also have Airbrush Makeup. Appointments are available Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday daytimes.
9. St Martin On The Walls Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By paulaF8501RV - Winchester, United Kingdom
If you have to obtain the key from the shop in the high street when the church is locked up, it is really worth doing so. This edifice is so full of atmosphere with its wall paintings and Saxon architecture you can feel quite overcome with emotion at first and then you begin to appreciate the sheer fact of its quiet existence in these noisy and troubled times. Not to be missed and well worth a special journey.
10. Grange Gallery & Cafe Grange
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Grange Gallery is a stunning oasis in the Isle of Purbeck, designed, built and managed by creative duo, Jason Cameron, Bespoke Furniture Maker and Esme James, Contemporary Artist. Their Wooden Barn is in an idyllic, hidden location set back from the road, behind a Red Brick Barn it is a magical space and place where you can enjoy, purchase and commission great art and design, and relax in Café Grange with a cup of high-quality freshly ground coffee. Jason and Esme design and make all their creations onsite in their workshop/studio and exhibit/sell their creations in Grange Gallery alongside work they have selected from over 20 talented local artists and makers from Dorset. They also run workshops including the popular Grange Gallery Paint Nights which are perfect for beginners and an excellent activity for groups... so gather friends, family or work colleagues and book up for a night out with a difference!
Reviewed By Ellie_Cake - Pool, United Kingdom
We stopped for coffee and a cake on our way back from tyneham village. This is a little treasure. The artwork in the cafe is beautiful and very inspiring (I'm a very amateur potter!) Staff very friendly and talked about the works on show. Lovely coffee and cake. Will certainly be popping by again. Thank you Esme and the rest of the staff.
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