English Heritage sites near Wimborne St. Giles Parish
KNOWLTON CHURCH AND EARTHWORKS
2 miles from Wimborne St. Giles Parish
The siting of this ruined medieval church at the centre of a Neolithic ritual henge earthwork symbolises the transition from pagan to Christian worship and creates an atmospheric scene.
OLD WARDOUR CASTLE
10 miles from Wimborne St. Giles Parish
Set in landscaped grounds beside a lake in peaceful Wiltshire countryside, these 14th century ruins provide a relaxed, romantic day out for couples, families and budding historians alike.
OLD SARUM
14 miles from Wimborne St. Giles Parish
Site of the original Salisbury, this mighty Iron Age hill fort was where the first cathedral once stood and the Romans, Normans and Saxons have all left their mark during 5000 years of history.
FIDDLEFORD MANOR
15 miles from Wimborne St. Giles Parish
The principal parts of a small stone manor house, probably begun about 1370 for William Latimer, Sheriff of Somerset and Dorset. The hall and solar chamber display outstandingly fine timber roofs.
CHRISTCHURCH CASTLE AND NORMAN HOUSE
15 miles from Wimborne St. Giles Parish
The castle remains include parts of the keep and the 12th century riverside chamber block or Norman House, a very early example of domestic architecture including a rare Norman chimney.
STONEHENGE
19 miles from Wimborne St. Giles Parish
Walk in the footsteps of your Neolithic ancestors at Stonehenge – one of the wonders of the world and the best-known prehistoric monument in Europe.
Churches in Wimborne St. Giles Parish
Wimborne St Giles
Village Green
Wimborne St Giles
Wimborne
01725 517232
http://www.kcb.org.uk
Georgian exterior containing early 20th century fixtures & fittings by Sir John Ninian Comper (1910) following a fire in 1908. Family Church of The Earls of Shaftesbury incluing a memorial to the famous 7th Earl (Factory Reform Act etc.). Open Daily during daylight hours. Afternoon Teas served in the Village Hall 3-5pm on Sundays (March-October).
https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/9443/benefice/