English Heritage sites near Wareham Town Parish

Porth Hellick Down Burial Chamber

PORTH HELLICK DOWN BURIAL CHAMBER

1000 miles from Wareham Town Parish

A large and imposing Scillonian Bronze Age entrance grave, with kerb, inner passage and burial chamber all clearly visible.

Halliggye Fogou

HALLIGGYE FOGOU

1000 miles from Wareham Town Parish

Roofed and walled in stone, this complex of passages is the largest and best-preserved of several mysterious underground tunnels associated with Cornish Iron Age settlements.

Innisidgen Lower and Upper Burial Chambers

INNISIDGEN LOWER AND UPPER BURIAL CHAMBERS

1000 miles from Wareham Town Parish

Two Bronze Age communal burial cairns of Scillonian type, with fine views. The upper cairn is the best preserved on the islands.

Harry's Walls

HARRY'S WALLS

1000 miles from Wareham Town Parish

An unfinished artillery fort, built above St Mary's Pool harbour in 1552-53.

Garrison Walls

GARRISON WALLS

1000 miles from Wareham Town Parish

You can enjoy a two-hour walk alongside the ramparts of these defensive walls and earthworks, dating from the 16th to 18th centuries.

Cromwell's Castle

CROMWELL'S CASTLE

1000 miles from Wareham Town Parish

The castle stands guarding the lovely anchorage between Bryher and Tresco and is one of the few surviving Cromwellian fortifications in Britain.


Churches in Wareham Town Parish

St Martin on the Walls Church, Wareham

North Street Wareham
01929 550905
http://www.warehamchurches.org.uk

Part of Wareham's Church of England Family, we are an ancient Saxon church in Wareham, with a service of Holy Communion in traditional language (Book of Common Prayer) every Wednesday morning at 11am.

Click on 'Services and events' for details of what's going on.

For more details please visit our website:

www.warehamchurches.org.uk

The Priory Church of Lady St Mary, Wareham

Church Street Wareham
01929 550905
http://www.warehamchurches.org.uk

Part of Wareham's Church of England Family, we are a friendly and welcoming church community at the heart of Wareham. We seek to grow together as disciples of Jesus Christ through our gathered worship at Sunday services, and various groups and activities at other times.

Click on 'Services and events' for details of what's going on.

For more details please visit our website:

www.warehamchurches.org.uk


Pubs in Wareham Town Parish

Antelope
Bear Hotel

14 South Street, Wareham, BH20 4LT
(01929) 288150
thebearwareham.co.uk/

Dating from the 18th century, this coaching inn has a stone-floor corridor running through the centre. There are 11 bedrooms.
Duke of Wellington

5-7 East Street, Wareham, BH20 4NN
(01929) 553015
dukewareham.co.uk

17th or 18th century bustling town-centre pub with stone flagged floors and much old style décor. The Duke offers five real ales, three of which are regulars.
Horse & Groom

St Johns Hill, Wareham, BH20 4LZ
(01929) 552222

East Dorset CAMRA Pub of the Year, situated in the heart of historic Wareham, this free house offers customers four real ales, with a proud emphasis on those brewed in Dorset, plus real cider. This comfortable welcoming pub is spacious with...
Kings Arms

41 North Street, Wareham, BH20 4AD
(01929) 552503
kingsarmswareham.co.uk/

This traditional, award winning thatched pub has its roots in the 1500's and survived the great fire of 1762. The new (2022) tenants are dedicated to serving up good quality ales and home cooked food, having recently (2022) added a sixth ha...
Old Granary

The Quay, Wareham, BH20 4LP
(01929) 552010
theoldgranarywareham.co.uk/

Bar/restaurant, situated right on the river Frome with uninterrupted views of the Purbeck Hills. Breakfast: Monday to Saturday: 9am - 11am Sunday: 10am - 11am
Quay Inn

The Quay, Wareham, BH20 4LP
(01929) 552735
thequayinn.com/

18th Century historic gem of a pub set in the beautiful surroundings of Wareham quayside and the River Frome. The open fire provides a cosy feel in winter, while the walled garden to the rear offers a secluded summer retreat. The three ales...
Red Lion

1 North Street, Wareham, BH20 4AB

Immaculately kept contemporary style seating and dining areas surround the main bar of this town centre hotel situated on the main crossroads. Armchairs and sofas complement high-level stools and tables, all liberally spread amongst dining...
Wareham Conservative Club
Wareham Golf Club
Wareham Legion Community Club