Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Wimborne travel guide

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You're Going to Love Wimborne

With a population of 14,884, Wimborne is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Wimborne to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Wimborne

Skate Park, Cafe, soft play centre
Activities•For Kids

Where to Eat in Wimborne

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Old Inn (The Old Inn) and Renoufs Cheese and Wine Restaurant - Wimborne (9 West Borough) are great picks.

When to visit Wimborne

Wimborne in March
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wimborne in March
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Wimborne

Plane

When flying to Wimborne, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Wimborne departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wimborne, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Wimborne to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £16 for a 1h 33m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wimborne is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 94 miles from Wimborne. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wimborne using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Wimborne takes 130 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 135 miles.

Plane

When flying to Wimborne, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Wimborne departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wimborne, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Wimborne to Cambridge takes 1h 06m and costs around £28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £16 for a 1h 33m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wimborne is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 94 miles from Wimborne. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wimborne using National Express or FlixBus. From Southampton, the bus ride to Wimborne takes 130 miles and will cost you around £5. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near Wimborne

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Wimborne

Lufthansa
Good (7,497 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,457 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,984 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,009 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,992 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,982 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,476 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,375 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,652 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (855 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,306 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,280 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,028 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,099 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,382 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wimborne

Average rates range from around £108 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £219 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wimborne

Most booked hotels in Wimborne

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Wimborne Lodge
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Gordon House
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£96+
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1777. At The Albion
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Horton Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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King's Head Hotel By Greene King Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Hiring a car in Wimborne

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in Wimborne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.18 and £21.57.

Expect to pay £1.35 per litre in Wimborne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.18 and £21.57.

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