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Verwood

Wimborne Tourist Information Centre
29 High Street
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 1HR

Telephone: +44 01202 886116

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A modern town near the New Forest border surrounded by forest and heathland. There are a number of shops and community and leisure facilities and a selection of pubs and restaurants.

Verwood, originally known as 'Fayrewood' was first recorded in 1329. The land, cleared in the Middle Ages for agriculture, was found to contain clay, and consequently a pottery industry developed. At one time there were over 30 kilns but the last commercial pottery ceased production in 1952 and today only three sites remain. Visitors can learn more of this local industry at the Verwood Heathland Heritage Centre.

Just outside of the town visitors can also find the Dorset Heavy Horse and Farm Park, a charitable attraction providing one of the country's last refuges for heavy horses.

Telephone: +44 01202 886116

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Telephone: +44 01202 886116

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