Everything you need to know for a smooth and tasty visit!

Visitor Information

how to find us

 

Willow Walk (behind Waitrose)
Wimborne,
Dorset,
BH21 1ED

Travel information

  • Colehill and Wimborne Radio Cabs taxi

    By taxi

    Colehill and Wimborne Radio Cabs are Wimborne Food Festival’s official travel partner. Give them a call on 01202 888810 or book your taxi online.

  • Double Decker Morebus in Wimborne Square

    By Bus

    Morebus have regular buses to Wimborne. You can catch the 13 from Bournemouth or 3 or 4 from Poole directly to Wimborne. Use the Journey Planner on their website or mobile app to plan your journey.

    Morebus are kindly offering a 20% discount on dayrider tickets to help you get to the festival. Use the discount code WFD20 on their mobile app (Valid on any morebus Dayrider purchased on 20th September 2025)

FAQ

  • Wimborne Food Festival takes place on Saturday 20th September 2025, 11am - 4pm.

    The main site for the festival is at Willow Walk (behind Waitrose) where there will be a live demonstration tent and food stalls.

    There will be events taking place throughout the town including East Street, Church Street, Wimborne Square and the Minster Green.

  • Yes! Entry to the festival is free.

  • There are a number of car-parks in Wimborne.

    Nearest to the main food festival sites are:

    • Waitrose multi-storey offering two hours parking free of charge but please note you cannot return after your two hours

    • Co-op car park

    There are long-stay car-parks located at:

    • Kings Street

    • Westfield Close Car Park

    • Allenview Road

    • High Street car park

    • Pye Corner car park at Julian’s Bridge

  • Well-behaved dogs are very welcome at the main festival site on Willow Walk and around town. Wimborne is a very dog-friendly town, but check with individual venues you want to visit, as they may have their own policies.

    And of course, please remember to clean up after your four-legged friends!

  • For information on nearby accommodation, visit wimborne.info

  • Applications for 2025 traders are still open, email office@wimborne.info for an application form or visit our traders page for more details.

  • Bring your own reusable Festival Cup, KeepCup for the day and save on single-use plastic.

    You can find places in town to refill your water bottle and get a discount for using your coffee cup.