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Wimborne
Minster (church) |
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Description |
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Wimborne Minster,
known locally as the Minster celebrated its 1300th birthday
in 2005. 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).
The Minster also has a shop with goods ranging
from Christian Literature, cards and jewellery to useful gifts. |
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Open
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All year (except
for Christmas and the New Year period)
Daily, 9.30am - 5.30pm (Sunday 2.30pm to 5.30pm)
Sunday mornings - for Services only.
The Chained Library is open to the Public
Manned by volunteers the Library is open most days of the
week,10.30am - 12.30pm and 2.00pm - 4.00pm, from Easter Monday
until the end of October.
Winter Opening - Saturdays only 10am to 12.30pm |
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Contact |
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High Street,
Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1HT
For
confirmation of opening times and arranging group visits, contact
the Parish Office on Tel:01202 884753
Website |
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Directions |
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A31 bypasses
the town to the south and connects to M27 to Southampton
Streetmap |
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Parking |
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| Wimborne Minster
car parking map
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More
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 Well
stocked shop; goods ranging from Christian Literature, cards
and jewellery to useful gifts. |
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