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Wareham is a historic market town in Dorset, England, situated between the River Frome and River Piddle. The town's origins date back to Saxon times, and it retains its medieval layout with well-preserved Saxon walls – some of the best examples of their kind in England.

The town served as an important port during the medieval period until the harbor silted up. Today, Wareham maintains its historical character with its quay, Georgian architecture, and ancient churches including the Anglo-Saxon St. Martin's Church, known for its medieval wall paintings.

The town serves as a gateway to the Isle of Purbeck and is positioned near the eastern end of the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its strategic location and rich history have influenced its cultural development, with several heritage sites and cultural venues preserving and showcasing local history and arts.

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Museums in Wareham

This overview contains all museums in and around Wareham. Curious about which museums there are in Wareham? These are the museums:

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Exhibitions in Wareham

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Wareham discounts and discount cards & passes

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Reviews

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  • Corfe Castle
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    Corfe Castle

    I took my teenage children to corfe castle and the national trust laid on an information hunt about the wildlife there which we found very interesting and making us interact together. There was also a man dress as someone from the Second World War w

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      •  Jun 2, 2025
  • The Tank Museum
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    The Tank Museum

    Great day out for friends of tank museum but tainted by attitude of mechanic when asked a simple question but apart from this was a fantastic day

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      •  Mar 22, 2025
  • Wareham Town Museum
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    Wareham Town Museum

    This museum has been painstakingly put together showing all the wonderful history surrounding the Town of Wareham. Lawrence of Arabia lived a few miles away but was regularly to found in town. The surrounding area supplied Josiah Wedgwood with his c

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      •  Aug 2, 2020
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    Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum

    The construction of the museum and the history of the first Clay rail way can be found in these YouTubes https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLk6i5WPmQAX4aQDeHwQNry9RwkvGYZrgU

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      •  Aug 2, 2020

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