Leisure
Located just a short walk from Wimborne town centre, bordering the Dorset countryside along the valley of the River Allen, Wimborne Chase is perfectly located.
For singles and couples, it offers a range of beautiful new homes with the joys of the countryside close at hand. For commuters, Bournemouth (10 miles), and Poole (7 miles) are both within easy reach. And for families, the schools, shops and amenities of Wimborne are virtually on the doorstep.
Wimborne is a real country market town. The Market, held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, is popular for miles around - especially for antiques and curios, and for fresh local produce on Sundays. The other great attraction for the whole region is the Wimborne Folk Festival, held every summer - a feast of music, comedy, Morris dancing and family fun throughout the streets and pubs of the town.
There are plenty of doctors and dentists, and the fully equipped Queen Elizabeth Leisure Centre, with a swimming pool, fitness studios, three gyms, a climbing wall and a sauna, means everyone can stay healthy!
The must-see attractions of Wimborne include the medieval Minster church, with its Quarter Jack striking the bells, and its famous Chained Library, one of only six surviving and the second largest in the country. Generations of children have loved the famous Wimborne Model Town, a 1/10th scale model of the shops, houses and the Minster church, which is now over 50 years old.
A short drive brings you to Bournemouth, for fabulous beaches, shopping and nightlife, or Poole and its historic Town Quay and beautiful harbour. The magnificent New Forest is less than half an hour away, while slightly further in the other direction is the Jurassic Coast, our finest World Heritage Site.
All in all, Wimborne Chase is a fine place to live.
Transport
The A31 main road by-passes Wimborne, providing a key east/west route across Dorset and connecting with the M27 motorway 20 miles from Wimborne Chase. Driving to Bournemouth (10 miles, 26 mins) and Poole (7 miles, 20 mins) is simple, while London is just over 2 hours drive, via the M27 and M3.
The nearest train station is Poole, with direct services to London Waterloo in 2 hours 10 minutes.
Bournemouth Airport (11 miles) offers domestic and European flights, with more destinations available from Southampton Airport (32 miles).
Good local bus services cover the immediate area and offer services to Bournemouth and Poole.
Education
At Wimborne Chase, one of the most exciting developments will be the construction of a brand new First School, to eventually replace Wimborne First School.
In the meantime, Colehill First School is just over a mile away, and St Catherines RC Primary School is just a little further. Middle School pupils are catered for by St Michaels C of E Middle school, within walking distance, and Allenbourn School in the town centre.
Older children will probably graduate to Queen Elizabeth’s School in Wimborne, a popular and successful Upper School with a sixth form.
Just to the south of Wimborne is Canford School, a top independent boarding school with an excellent academic and sporting record.
Shopping
The town centre has excellent shopping - a Waitrose supermarket, a chemist and dozens of independent shops for your everyday needs.
