In recent years, more families are making the move to the picturesque county of Dorset to enjoy the best of the great British countryside. Wimborne is a riverside market town filled with history, which is proving popular with buyers looking for new build homes in Dorset.
This blog highlights some of the wonderful activities and businesses located within Wimborne - and the nearby points of interest in Dorset - that make it the perfect place to purchase a new build home in the South West of England.
Contents
- Things to do in Wimborne
- Shopping and dining in Wimborne
- Events and festivals in Wimborne
- Schools in Wimborne
- Best walks in Wimborne
- Houses for sale in Oakwood Park, Wimborne
1. Things to do in Wimborne
Wimborne has a whole host of cultural and family-friendly activities and is considered an incredibly welcoming town, making it such a popular hotspot for locals and visitors alike.
Located in the heart of Wimborne in a historic townhouse, the Museum of East Dorset is filled with themed galleries to fit the Victorian former home. History buffs will also enjoy visiting Kingston Lacy, a 17th century mansion surrounded by lush gardens and filled with artefacts from the previous owners.
One of the most unique experiences in Wimborne is the Wimborne Model Town and Gardens, a 1/10th scale model of the centre of Wimborne town as it was in the 1950s – kids will love being the same size as each building!
2. Shopping and dining in Wimborne
Wimborne is a shopping haven, where you can easily lose a few hours wandering up and down the charming streets and browsing boutiques. The monthly Wimborne’s farmers’ market provides the best opportunity to buy fresh produce from local suppliers, such as bakeries, butchers and greengrocers, allowing you to support local. For those looking to sit outside and enjoy a drink in the nicer weather, Eight Arch Brewing has a pop up bar called The Taproom at the brewery, open Friday and Saturdays with street food also on offer. It’s for all the family as children and dogs are welcome.
Wimborne is also home to some trendy independent boutiques, including Olivia's Boutique for clothing and accessories, plus jewellers and artisan crafters like Walford Mill. Here you’ll discover a range of artists from silk weavers to jewellery makers, some of which can be found in our showhome, thanks to our Showhome of Support initiative, including a silk scarf created by local artist Debby Kirby. If you’re looking for coffee shops in Wimbourne, grab a takeaway latte or a freshly baked cake to take home from Sonder Coffee, located within Old Cults Railway Station, or sit down for a delicious lunch in Café On The Square. After all that shopping, you’ll be sure to have worked up an appetite.
For restaurants in Wimborne, you’ll be spoiled for choice. Wimborne Pig which is a cosy yet contemporary British restaurant which offers the best of Dorset’s fresh produce whilst Nusara Thai is perfect if you’re looking for something a little more exotic. You’ll enjoy an authentic Thai experience in a chic and stylish setting. A local favourite is also Piazzo Lounge where you’ll find something on the menu for everyone and is dog-friendly.
3. Events and festivals in Wimborne
Wimborne residents always have their social calendars filled as the town hosts a range of events throughout the year in the wonderful courtyards, squares and open spaces. Music, arts and food festivals, garden exhibitions, traditional fetes, classic car displays, guided walks and a beloved winter carnival at Christmas time, to mention a few of the popular events, Wimborne has something going on no matter what season.
4. Schools in Wimborne
For families with children, Canford School is one of the UKs top independent coeducational senior schools for pupils aged 13 to 18.
It offers many facilities open to the general public, including a member’s sports centre with 25m swimming pool, tennis and squash courts, a nine-hole golf course, theatre and music productions, national arboretum tours and spaces for weddings and conferences.
However there are plenty of other schools in Wimborne, such as Queen Elizabeth’s School, Wimborne First School and Nursery and Colehill First School.
5. Best walks in Wimborne
For those who enjoy the great outdoors, The Stour Valley Way is a designated footpath that follows almost all of the 64-mile course of the River Stour. Depending on what you prefer, you can walk, run or cycle.
Dorset itself boasts some of the most beautiful coasts and countryside in the UK, and Wimborne is the perfect base to explore. After spending the week at work, and with the kids at school, spend the weekend making family memories at some of the most scenic spots in Dorset, such as the Blue Pool Nature Reserve & Tearooms, Dorset Adventure Park located in Corfe Castle, or the Jurassic Coast, a world-famous 95-mile long stretch of coastline known for its incredible rocks, fossils and landforms.
Dorset is of course known for its spectacular scenery, Moors Valley Country Park and Forest is an award-winning visitor attraction featuring walking and cycling paths, play and picnic areas, manicured lawns and even a Go Ape Tree Top Challenge across 1,000 acres.
Houses for sale in Oakwood Park, Wimborne
If Wimborne sounds like the place to purchase your first home or the ideal community to raise your children, then you should find out more about our Oakwood Park development on Oakley Lane, located to the south of Wimborne, and on the outskirts of Oakley with Canford Magna to the east of the development.
This exciting collection of two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom new build homes at Oakwood Park, Wimborne, comes with a range of incentives to help make your move a reality, including our Part Exchange Service. Speak with our sales team today.
