Wimborne is a charming ancient historic market town, nestling between the rivers Allen and Stour. Wimborne Minster owes its Saxon foundation in 705 AD, to Cuthburger, Princess of Wessex. The twin-towered Minster church has several fascinating historical features, including a rare chained library and an astronomical clock. There is a monk's museum, owned by the National Trust, and a model village museum.
In Wimborne is the famous chain library and close by the Priest House, now a museum. The town's commercial importance is based on its industrial estates.
For further information on Wimborne visit http://www.wimborneminster.org.uk or call the Tourist Information Centre on 01202 886116.