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 October
Estimated hotel price
£50
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wimborne in October
Estimated hotel price
£50
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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Wimborne to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £27 for a 1h 34m 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wimborne, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Wimborne takes 217 km and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 274 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 Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Wimborne to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about £27 for a 1h 34m 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Wimborne, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Wimborne takes 217 km and will cost you around £4. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 274 km.

Airports near Wimborne

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Wimborne

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,983 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wimborne

Average rates range from around £109 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £212 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wimborne

Most booked hotels in Wimborne

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Gordon House
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£108+
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1777. At The Albion
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£108+
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The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Horton Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Hilton Bournemouth
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£121+
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King's Head Hotel By Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£82+
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Hiring a car in Wimborne

Hiring a car in Wimborne costs £35 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Wimborne.

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.80 and £21.06. Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wimborne, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Wimborne costs £35 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Wimborne.

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.80 and £21.06. Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Wimborne, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

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