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Museum of East Dorset

Behind the Museum of East Dorset is a tranquil walled garden tucked away in the centre of Wimborne. Colourful herbaceous borders and heritage orchard trees line the path which stretches 100 metres down to the mill stream. This year we have 3 evening garden lectures taking place at the Museum. Please visit www.ngs.org.uk for details.

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Museum of East Dorset
Museum of East Dorset
Museum of East Dorset
Museum of East Dorset
Museum of East Dorset
Museum of East Dorset
Museum of East Dorset
Museum of East Dorset
Museum of East Dorset
Museum of East Dorset
Museum of East Dorset
Museum of East Dorset
Museum of East Dorset
Museum of East Dorset
Museum of East Dorset
Museum of East Dorset

About Museum of East Dorset

Behind the Museum of East Dorset is a tranquil walled garden tucked away in the centre of Wimborne. Colourful herbaceous borders and heritage orchard trees line the path which stretches 100 metres down to the mill stream. This year we have 3 evening garden lectures taking place at the Museum. Please visit www.ngs.org.uk for details.

Location details

Museum of East Dorset,
23-29 High Street,
Wimborne Minster,
Dorset,
BH21 1HR

Directions to Museum of East Dorset
Wimborne is just off A31. From W take B3078, from E take B3073 towards town centre. From Poole & Bournemouth enter town from S on A341. Although there is no on site parking there are several public car parks with a 5 min walk of the museum.

Museum of East Dorset openings

For this open day you need to pre-book your ticket in advance. To book tickets please click on the book button below.

Refreshments Light refreshments in the Museum Tea Room, wine & soft drinks.
Admission Adult: £15.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 18:00-20:30

For this open day you need to pre-book your ticket in advance. To book tickets please click on the book button below.

Refreshments Light refreshments in the Museum Tea Room, wine & soft drinks.
Admission Adult: £15.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 18:00-20:30

For this open day you need to pre-book your ticket in advance. To book tickets please click on the book button below.

Refreshments Light refreshments in the Museum Tea Room, wine & soft drinks.
Admission Adult: £15.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 18:00-20:30

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access through Tea Room entrance via a labelled side door and not the main entrance.
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Museum of East Dorset at this time.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Museum of East Dorset, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Museum of East Dorset are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Museum of East Dorset seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.