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
£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 10 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Wimborne departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wimborne, followed by Eurostar. 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 £38 for a 1h 35m 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 Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wimborne using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Wimborne takes 193 km and will cost you around £8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 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 Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Wimborne, followed by Eurostar. 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 £38 for a 1h 35m 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 Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Wimborne using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Wimborne takes 193 km and will cost you around £8. From Bristol, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Wimborne

BRSBristol
LHRLondon Heathrow
LGWLondon Gatwick

Airlines serving Wimborne

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,617 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,563 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,072 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,040 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,431 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,512 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,596 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,085 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,408 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
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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)
£79+
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Gordon House
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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1777. At The Albion
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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The Lion Hotel - Pub & Restaurant
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Horton Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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King's Head Hotel By Greene King Inns
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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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 £16.11 and £21.48.

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 £16.11 and £21.48.