Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Wareham

Wareham is a town in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, United Kingdom, home to about 7,592 people. Within 50 km by road there are 118 places to visit — 37 forts & heritage, 38 churches, 11 hill stations & viewpoints and 10 parks. The must-see places are Wareham Castle (1 km), Hartland Moor (5 km) and Corfe Castle (8 km).

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Wareham, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Wareham, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Wareham at a glance

Location
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole district, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, United Kingdom
Population
about 7,592
Coordinates
50.6879° N, 2.1106° W
Places within 50 km
118 (118 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Wareham

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Wareham: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Wareham

102 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wareham. The closest is Corfe Castle (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Wareham

84 churches within 100 km of Wareham. The closest is Wareham Castle (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Wareham

32 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Wareham. The closest is Hambury Tout (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Wareham

23 parks within 100 km of Wareham. The closest is Hartland Moor (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

  • Hartland Moor · park · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Poole Park · park · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Alexandra Park · park · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Durlston Country Park · park · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Ferndown Common · park · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Kings Park · park · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole · ~25 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Wareham

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Wareham. The closest is Worbarrow Bay (12 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Wareham

12 museums within 100 km of Wareham. The closest is Dinosaur Museum (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Wareham

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 46 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wareham
  2. 1 km Wareham Castle · church, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
  3. 4 km Hartland Moor · park, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
  4. 4 km Corfe Castle · heritage site, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
  5. 11 km Ham Common · nature spot, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
  6. 17 km Monkey World · nature spot, Dorset
  7. 9 km Back to Wareham

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From travellers near Wareham

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How to reach Wareham

    All places near Wareham by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wareham by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage37102Corfe Castle (8 km)
    Churches3884Wareham Castle (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1132Hambury Tout (16 km)
    Parks1023Hartland Moor (5 km)
    Beaches & coast1013Worbarrow Bay (12 km)
    Museums212Dinosaur Museum (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens411Ham Common (8 km)
    Treks210Stour Valley Way (30 km)
    Other attractions23Anvil Point Lighthouse (19 km)
    Mosques & dargahs12Bournemouth Islamic Centre & Central Mosque (21 km)
    Buddhist sites02Mottisfont Abbey (70 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Poole Quay (Ferries for Brownsea Island) (11 km)
    Temples01Gurdwara Khalsa Darbar (73 km)

    Wareham: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wareham?

    Wareham Castle (church, about 1 km), Hartland Moor (park, about 5 km), Corfe Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Ham Common (nature spot, about 8 km), Monkey World (nature spot, about 9 km), Coombe Keynes Church (church, about 11 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Wareham?

    118 places on Spotwander: 37 forts & heritage, 38 churches, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 parks, 10 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest fort to Wareham?

    Corfe Castle, about 8 km by road; Lulworth Castle (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Wareham?

    Wareham Castle, about 1 km by road; Coombe Keynes Church (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Wareham?

    Hambury Tout, about 16 km by road; Winfrith Hill (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wareham?

    Start in Wareham, visit Wareham Castle, then Hartland Moor, then Corfe Castle, then Ham Common, then Monkey World, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wareham?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Wareham

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Wareham’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Wareham on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.