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Wareham


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Population
5,680

Summary

Wareham occupies a site on both the Rivers Frome and Piddle, close to their confluence into Poole Harbour.  Its grid-like street pattern could be of Saxon origin and it still stands within the compass of its earth ramparts.  Despite its relatively small size Wareham retains a good range of social, recreational and educational facilities.

Wareham Quay

Communications
Wareham is close to the intersection of the A351 and A352.  There is also a rail link to London.

Commercial land
Wareham offers a variety of business space and modern business parks with the neighbouring Holton Heath Trading Park giving easy access to the Bournemouth and Poole conurbation.  Phase I of the Glenmore Business Park is now completed with Phase II under construction and Romany Works Business Park, Wareham Road offers a range of starter and smaller units.

Major employers
  • Arcall (manufacturing)
  • BP (natural resources)
  • Coastal (manufacturing)
  • Daler-Rowney (art supplies)
  • SAFI (manufacturing)
  • Westwind Air Bearings (manufacturing)

Further Information
Helen Heanes
Dorset County Council
+44 (0)1305 224677
h.e.heanes@dorsetcc.gov.uk

  Wareham town centre

 

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