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Wimborne


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Population
6,500

Summary
An ancient and historic market town, Wimborne is the main centre for the District of East Dorset.  Its history can be traced back to 300BC but it was in King Alfreds’s time that Wimborne was established as a town of importance.  The very beautiful Minster dates from the early 10th century, but much of the structure was built in the 13th century.  Today, the town’s commercial importance is based on its industrial estates.

Communications
Wimborne is located close to the A31 trunk road from London to the South West, with direct links to Southampton and on to the M3.  The town is also within 20 minutes of Bournemouth Airport.

Commercial land
Wimborne offers a variety of established industrial estates with close proximity to the town centre.

Major employers
  • Cobham Plc (manufacturing)
  • Heyco (manufacturing)

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

 

Dorset South West
 
Dorset County Council
Bournemouth Borough Council
Borough of Poole
 
 
 
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