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 BEAR Wimborne (71 High St) are great picks.

When to visit Wimborne

Wimborne in March
Estimated hotel price
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wimborne in March
Estimated hotel price
£65
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 10 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Wimborne departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wimborne, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Wimborne to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £46 for a 2h 19m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wimborne is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 151 km from Wimborne. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wimborne using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Wimborne takes 217 km and will cost you around £14. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.

Plane

When flying to Wimborne, you’ll arrive at Bournemouth (BOH), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Wimborne departs from Edinburgh and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wimborne, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Wimborne to Southampton takes 1h 50m and costs around £37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about £46 for a 2h 19m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Wimborne is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 151 km from Wimborne. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wimborne using FlixBus or National Express. From Bristol, the bus ride to Wimborne takes 217 km and will cost you around £14. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Wimborne

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Wimborne

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,840 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,276 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,247 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,892 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,202 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,471 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wimborne

Most booked hotels in Wimborne

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Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Hilton Bournemouth
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£93+
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Royal Bath Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£45+
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Durley Dean
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£45+
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ibis Styles Bournemouth
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£39+
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Carrington House Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
£35+
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Hiring a car in Wimborne

Hiring a car in Wimborne costs £34 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.85 and £21.13.

Hiring a car in Wimborne costs £34 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at London Heathrow.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.85 and £21.13.