Library
The Minster Church of St Cuthburga
6 locals recommend,
Location
High Street
Wimborne Minster, England
Tips from locals
The Minster Church of St Cuthburga in Wimborne is full of surprises. This gracious edifice contains a remarkable collection, including an amazing Astronomical Clock, the unique Chained Library (founded in 1686) and other intriguing artifacts.
There has been a church in Wimborne since 705AD when Queen Cuthburga founded her nunnery here. Each generation has left its mark and the 12th Century Minster you see today has something to offer visitors of all ages. Interred in its tombs is King Ethelred of Wessex amongst others. Apart from the fine Norman architecture, there is a famous astronomical clock within the quarterback and a life-size soldier on the side of the west tower who strikes the quarter hours on his bell.
There has been a church in Wimborne since 705AD when Queen Cuthburga founded her nunnery here. Each generation has left its mark and the 12th Century Minster you see today has something to offer visitors of all ages. Interred in its tombs is King Ethelred of Wessex amongst others. Apart from the fin…
Visit one of the few Chained Libraries in the country, kept within Wimborne Minster