Wareham
Things to do in Wareham, Dorset
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Wareham sits at the centre of Dorset's coastal attractions, making it a practical base for exploring some of the region's most visited spots. Lulworth Cove, rated 4.7 from around 2,150 reviews, and Durdle Door Beach, rated 4.5 from roughly 2,250 reviews, are both within reach, as are Kimmeridge Bay and The Blue Pool—the latter rated 4.4 from nearly 2,800 reviews. Corfe Castle, rated 4.5 from over 500 reviews, and Dorset Adventure Park, rated 4.8 from around 900 reviews, offer different kinds of day out. The town itself sits between water and countryside, which means visitors can base themselves here and move between coast and inland attractions without constantly relocating.
For eating, The Blue Pool Nature Reserve and Longthorns Farm Limited both appear in the records, the latter rated 4.6 from roughly 1,360 reviews. Between the accommodation options and the proximity to major attractions, Wareham functions as the kind of town where you settle in for a few days rather than pass through.
Where to stay in Wareham(8)
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Accommodation ranges from small guest houses to hotels with leisure facilities. The Scott Arms Inn, rated 4.2 from over 1,600 reviews, offers straightforward pub lodging, while The Priory Hotel and The Bear Hotel both rate above 4.4. Spurwing Guest House has a notably high rating of 4.9 from 70 reviews. For those wanting to camp, Primrose Fields is rated 4.7 from around 230 reviews. The Springfield Country Hotel includes a leisure club and spa if you want facilities beyond a bedroom.
Frome Dale
East Burton Road, Wareham
Kemps Country House
East Stoke, Wareham
Springfield Country Hotel Leisure Club and Spa
Grange Road, Wareham
Spurwing Guest House
10 Sandford Road, Wareham
The Bear Hotel
14 South Street, Wareham
The Priory Hotel
Church Green, Wareham
The Scott Arms - Inn
The Scott Arms, Wareham
Oak Cottage
North Bestwall Road, Wareham
Things to Do in Wareham(12)
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Where to Eat in Wareham(2)
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Attractions Near Wareham
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5 mi
Chapmans Pool Beach
Swanage · ⭐ 4.8
The Corfe 4 Kids Treasure Trail
Corfe
6 mi
Farmer Palmers Farm Park
Poole · ⭐ 4.7
The Tank Museum
Bovington Camp · ⭐ 4.9
6 mi
Putlake Adventure Farm
Swanage · ⭐ 4.5
7 mi
Brownsea Island
Poole · ⭐ 4.9
7 mi
Poole Museum and Scaplens Court museum
Poole · ⭐ 4.5
7 mi
City Cruises Poole
Poole · ⭐ 4.5
Camping in Wareham(1)
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East Creech Farm Caravan & Camping Site
⭐ 4.7
West Holme Glamping
⭐ 5.0 · from £90/night
Frome View Camping
⭐ 5.0 · from £25/night
Steeple Leaze Farm
⭐ 4.4
Treetops Caravan Park
⭐ 5.0
Ridge Farm Camping and Caravan Park
⭐ 4.6
Norden Farm Campsite
⭐ 4.6
Luckford Wood Caravan and Camping
⭐ 4.4 · from £25/night
Self-Catering Cottages in Wareham
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Coach House
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £537
Simkin
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £383
Torvean
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £631
Chestnut House
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £447
The Duck House
2 bed · sleeps 4
Arne Barn
4 bed · sleeps 7 · from £717
Portland
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £721
5 Pine Rise
2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £397
Common questions about Wareham
How many campsites are there in Wareham?
We list 1 campsites in and around Wareham, of which 1 take tents.
Where can I stay in Wareham?
We list 8 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Wareham.
What is there to do in Wareham?
We list 12 attractions and things to do in and around Wareham.
Where can I eat in Wareham?
We list 2 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Wareham.
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