People Wanting To Have A Good Time And Learn About History, Should Definitely Come To Wareham – Dorset.
Wareham – Dorset is rich in natural beauty and ancient history, which is shared with today’s modern people.
Thomas Howard, third lord Bindon had Lulworth castle built in the early part of the seventeenth century. The main purpose of this castle was the entertainment of the king and his royal guests. It was used predominantly as a hunting lodge, and a vacation home. During the early nineteen twenties this castle suffered a great fire, which just about left it in ruins. It has since undergone a phenomenal restoration, which has returned it to its former glory.
During the eleventh century, William the Conqueror built what is known as Corfe castle. What remains today in large part are ruins and a tower dating back to the eleventh and twelfth centuries. This castle indeed has an exciting history. At some point during the reign of King John this castle was actually used as a prison. It was also quite well known as the favorite of his properties. Murder and betrayal is not a stranger here. In fact this is the location of the murder of King Edward the martyr. It is also understood that this castle fell during the English Civil War, as the result of a betrayal of Lady Mary Bankes by one of her own officers. Today this place of excitement brings visitors back in time. From the dungeons, to the spectacular views from high spots on the property, to the arrow marks still chiseled into the stone, one can imagine what it was like to be here many, many years ago. Property maps are available for people who would like to discover the sites on their own. There are also guided tour is available, and an amazing open air theater, with reenactments of battles fought long ago. This is definitely a place that the entire family will enjoy.
Many people have heard of T. E. Lawrence, but just about everyone has heard of ‘Lawrence of Arabia’. Of course, they are indeed one and the same. St Martin’s church offers a spectacular dedication to the service of this man, including a wonderful statue.
Wareham town museum has a spectacular and quite in depth display documenting the life and career of T. E. Lawrence. As a resident of Dorset, and regular visitor to Wareham, one can imagine that a lot of information and photos are included in this display. There are also excellent display featuring the human occupation and habits of the people of Wareham. These date back many thousands of years. Roman pottery and a reconstructed kiln, Iron age pole lathe, and many more artifacts make this a terrific chance to discover ancient Wareham.
Monkey world rescue ape center is a fun and informative place for the entire family to visit. Primates that live in the center have been rescued from around the world. They receive excellent care and veterinary services, while enjoying a comfortable, happy environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for people to learn more about the importance of protecting animals, while having fun.
Thursday in Wareham is market. This is a perfect opportunity for people to obtain some excellent local produce, handmade goods, and more. There plenty of fantastic places to stay, excellent restaurants with great food, and terrific shopping.
Anyone who wants to have a spectacular time, and enjoy some extremely interesting history can not miss this town. Wareham Dorset has it all.
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