Follow in the footsteps of Wimborne’s history

Wimborne has a rich and colourful past and the historic town trail will take you to meet some of the most important people and buildings that have played their part in making this so.  The accessible trail is based on 12 green plaques (local importance) dotted around the town, with the bonus of a blue plaque (national importance) showing where Thomas Hardy lived during his time living in the town.  You can start the route at any point.

Planet Wimborne has produced a postcard and leaflet about the trail and these are available from various outlets around the town, including the Museum of East Dorset.  The leaflet is also available on Planet Wimborne’s website: www.planetwimborne.org.  Planet Wimborne gratefully acknowledges Mike Searle for allowing his photos and information to be used for the trail.

The will be launched in Gullivers Bookshop on Saturday 14th March by the Town’s crier, Chris Brown, mayor, Councillor Jeff Hart, Neil Smith (Planet Wimborne Trustee) and Malcolm Angel, the owner of Gullivers Bookshop.  Malcolm said, “I’m delighted to see the history of our great town come to life through the launch of this trail. I have spent many years researching and publicising its history through my books and walks and I hope others will come to see how special this is a place to live and visit.”

Each month Planet Wimborne together with the Town Council and Wimborne BID is launching a trail to show off different aspects of the town as part of the Town of Culture.  Planet Wimborne sees the trails as a way to encourage people to spend more time in our beautiful environment with nature to gain physical and mental health and wellbeing benefits.

January and February saw the launch of the music and pre-loved trails, respectively.  All the details can be found on Planet Wimborne’s website.