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
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wimborne in October
Estimated hotel price
£51
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 London and takes around 18h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wimborne, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Wimborne to London takes 1h 59m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £1,145 for a 7h 59m 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, 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 50 miles and will cost you around £17. From London, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 130 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 London and takes around 18h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wimborne, followed by South Western Railway. The train journey from Wimborne to London takes 1h 59m and costs around £19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £1,145 for a 7h 59m 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 GREEN MOTION and Turo, 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 50 miles and will cost you around £17. From London, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Wimborne

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh

Airlines serving Wimborne

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wimborne

Average rates range from around £106 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £3,076 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 (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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1777. At The Albion
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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Horton Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Hilton Bournemouth
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£105+
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The Minster Arms
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£88+
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King's Head Hotel By Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£73+
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Hiring a car in Wimborne

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Wimborne is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.30 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 £15.58 and £20.77. The most frequently booked car type in Wimborne is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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