Discover Purbeck Information Centre
The Library
South Street
WAREHAM
Dorset
BH20 4LR
South Street
WAREHAM
Dorset
BH20 4LR
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Opening Times
| 2021 Opening (1 January 2021 - 31 December 2021)* | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Tuesday | 09:30 | - 16:00* |
| Wednesday | Closed* | |
| Thursday - Saturday | 09:30 | - 16:00* |
| Sunday | Closed* | |
* Open for phone calls & emails Only Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays 9.30pm - 4pm (Closed Wednesdays & Sundays)
Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to changeTripAdvisor
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous
South West England Tourism Excellence Awards 2015-2016 Finalist 2016 - Dorset Tourism
Dorset Tourism Awards 2017 - Silver Award 2017 - Dorset Tourism
Dorset Tourism Awards Bronze 2018 2018 - Dorset Tourism
Dorset Tourism Awards 2019 - Bronze Award 2019
Facilities
Establishment Features
- Open All Year
Payment Methods
- Contactless payment accepted
- Delta accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Visa accepted
Travel & Trade
- Wi-fi available
Map & Directions
Road Directions
From Poole/Bournemouth, via Sandbanks Ferry – 01929 450203. www.sandbanksferry.co.uk . From Ferry take the B3351 through Studland Village. Carry on until junction with A351 at Corfe Castle. Turn right, onto A351,signposted Wareham.
From Swanage – A351 signpost Corfe Castle and Wareham. At Worgret roundabout take 3rd exit, signposted Wareham (Worgret Road).
From Dorchester – A352 signposted Wareham. At Worgret roundabout continue straight over signposted Wareham (Worgret Road).
From Weymouth – A353 signpost Wareham. At Warmwell roundabout, take 3rd exit onto A352 signposted Wareham. At Worgret roundabout continue straight over signposted Wareham (Worgret Road).
Public Transport Directions
ARRIVING BY BUS - South Bridge bus stop is right outside of our entrance: From Bournemouth take the M1 or M2 to Poole, then transfer to number 40 or X54. From Poole take the number 40 or X54. From Swanage take the number 30 or 40. From West Lulworth take the 15 or 30. From Weymouth take the number 30 or X54. NB: Bus numbers 30 and 40 stop at South Bridge. Bus number X54 stops near the Crossroads, a few minutes walk to the Centre.
ARRIVING BY TRAIN: Wareham Railway Station (on the London Waterloo to Weymouth line) is found less than a mile from the town centre. You can catch bus number 40 or X54 from the Railway Station to the Town Centre.
JOURNEY PLANNING: To plan your journey contact Traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit their website: www.travelinesw.com to look up bus timetables.
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Thursday, 26th August 2021 - Monday, 30th August 2021
The Great Dorset Steam FairSteam engine exhibits, vintage vehicles, heavy shire horses and rural crafts. Working rural displays on a 500-acre site including old time steam funfair. Tickets on sale from Tourist Information Centres across Dorset.- more info
Thursday, 29th July 2021 - Sunday, 1st August 2021
Camp BestivalA music and performance festival hosted at Lulworth Castle, set against the backdrop of England’s dramatic Jurassic coastline in Dorset.- more info
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