Wimborne Minster,
known locally as the Minster is dedicated to Saint Cuthburga, sister
to Ina, King of the West Saxons who founded a Benedictine
nunnery at the site, circa AD705. The atmosphere within the church feels both welcoming and
friendly.
The Minster is recognised for its unusual chained
library (one of only four in the world), an astronomical clock
that predates Galileo and the resting place of King Ethelred
of Wessex (AD 871).
Open
All year
The Church is open to the public daily - 9.30am to 5.30pm (Sun 2.30pm to 5.30pm). Sunday mornings are for services only.
The Chained Library is open to the Public - 10.30am to 12.30pm & 2pm to 4pm, from Easter Monday
until the end of October (winter - Sat only 10am to 12.30pm. Manned by volunteers. For
confirmation of opening times and arranging group visits, contact
the Parish Office on Tel:01202 884753
Contact
The Minster, High Street,
Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1HT Website Streetmap
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Chained Library
Wimborne Minster High Street
Wimborne Minster High Street
Directions
A31 bypasses
the town to the south and connects to M27 to SouthamptonStreetmap
Well
stocked shop; goods ranging from Christian Literature, cards
and jewellery to useful gifts.
