Wareham Travel Guide

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Durdle Door Sunset Dorset England; Shutterstock ID 150043940
Old town of Wareham beside River Frome in Dorset; Shutterstock ID 460672393
A chilli winters day, but the light was good, small historic town in mid Dorset.
Nature walk through the reed beds alongside the river, beware of Adders!

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Where to stay in Wareham

Corfe Castle is a fortification standing above the village of the same name in the English county of Dorset. Built by William the Conqueror, the castle dates back to the 11th century and commands a gap in the Purbeck Hills on the route between Wareham and Swanage.

Corfe Castle Village

Get to know Corfe Castle Village by checking out its beaches, restaurants and spas. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum or Isle of Purbeck during your time in the area.

Corfe Castle Village
Lulworth Cove Inn

Lulworth Cove Inn

4 out of 5
Main Road, West Lulworth Wareham England
The price is £100 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
£100
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Wareham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (164 reviews)
Super venue in a super location and a beautiful sea view. Room was lovely and immaculate, cleaning was impeccable and it was great to have all toiletries provided and plenty of toilet rolls which isn’t something you get everywhere. Staff were lovely and nothing was too much trouble, we even given ...

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Lulworth Cove Inn
Durdle Door Hotel

Durdle Door Hotel

3 out of 5
West Lulworth House, Main Road Wareham England
The price is £100 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
£100
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wareham. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), daily housekeeping and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (86 reviews)
Good standard

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Durdle Door Hotel
Kingston Country Courtyard

Kingston Country Courtyard

3 out of 5
Kingston Country Courtyard, Corfe Castle Wareham England
The price is £85 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
£85
16 Mar - 17 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wareham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (232 reviews)
Spacious property. Excellent bed lovely surroundings. Very comfortable stay. Lovely staff. Great breakfast.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Kingston Country Courtyard
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Dorset Resort

The Dorset Resort

4 out of 5
Bere Regis Wareham England
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Wareham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Popular attractions Purbeck Shooting School and Monkey World Ape Rescue ...
The Dorset Resort
The Cliff House Hotel

The Cliff House Hotel

4 out of 5
Marine Drive West New Milton England
Stay at this holiday home in New Milton. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions Barton-on-sea Beach and Highcliffe Beach are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (411 reviews)
Couldn’t wish for anything more for a one night stay. The room was clean, bed was comfortable. The young staff were efficient and friendly. The food was of a good standard. Would stay again.

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

The Cliff House Hotel
Alum Chine Beach House

Alum Chine Beach House

3.5 out of 5
36 Burnaby Road Bournemouth England
Stay at this aparthotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free parking and an outdoor tennis court. Popular attractions Bournemouth Beach and Poole Harbour are located ...
Alum Chine Beach House
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Wareham

4.3
Top destination
5 - Excellent
27
5 - Excellent 46%
4 - Good
25
4 - Good 42%
3 - Okay
7
3 - Okay 12%
2 - Disappointing
0
2 - Disappointing 0%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

3/5 - Okay

SteveT

Wareham is pleasant although there are many superior locations across the Isle of Purbeck

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great location a casle a steam rsolway snd stunning countryside

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Lulworth Castle is a must see.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Very pretty

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Picturesque area, near to many villages/coastal areas of interest.

5/5 - Excellent

Nilhaz

Beautiful places to visit around dorset ie: lullworth cove, durdle door, isle of portland, natural woodlands.

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