Wimborne Minster Chained Library

Tour of the historic chained library which is the second largest chained library in England with is excess of 400 volumes. Established in 1685 the library has a wide variety of both theological and secular books covering subjects such as politics, philosophy, medicine and architecture.
Access is via a 26 step spiral staircase. If you are unable to climb the stairs but would like to know more about the library a presentation in Church House is available.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

1245

Monday 15 September:

1245

Location & directions

Full directions and meeting point available on ticket, Wimborne Minster, Dorset, BH21

Directions:

There is no parking at the Minster but there are car parks close by. Kings Street Car park being the closest.

Contact on day:

Dorset Architectural Heritage Week

Telephone number:

+441202888992

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please book via www.ticketsource.co.uk/dahw2025

Booking contact name:

Dorset Architectural Heritage Week

Booking telephone number:

+441202888992

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/dahw2025

Booking opens:

01 Aug 2025 11:00 AM

Booking closes:

12 Sep 2025 12:00 PM

Accessibility details

Access to the chained library is via a 26-step spiral staircase.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

10

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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