Wareham is a historic town with preserved walls from the Saxon era. It is located between the rivers Frome and Piddle, close to the estuary and the beautiful Jurassic Coast with beautiful views.
The city was surrounded by walls in the 9th century by King Alfred the Great to prevent Viking invasions. It is one of only a few places in England where such fortifications have survived to our times. There is also the Saxon church of St. Martin.
Wareham's strategic location has made it a good place to trade since the Middle Ages. There was a port on the Frome River, and today boats and barges dock here for a trip upstream or to its estuary. The city center has a compact, mainly 18th and 19th century buildings with small shops and a few pubs.
The main attraction of Wareham is its location near the UNESCO-listed Jurassic Coast of Dorset. To the south of the city are the extensive lands belonging to the Lulworth family. Within them is the picturesque Lulworth Cove and the impressive Durdle Door rock arch. The Purbeck Marine Wildlife Reserve is also a frequent destination in the area.
Wareham is also known for the private zoo, Monkey World, where you can see various species of monkeys and primates on specially prepared, as close to the natural environment as possible, enclosures.
