Wimborne Minster Chained Library
The Wimborne Minster Chained Library, founded in 1686, is the second largest surviving chained library in the world and one of only four remaining.

šŸ“œ Second largest surviving chained library in the world, founded in 1686.
šŸ” Housed in a 12th-century church, it preserves valuable books in chains.

Why Go

šŸ“š Explore a rare surviving chained library from the Middle Ages
šŸ›ļø Discover a historic 12th-century church with a 14th-century astronomical clock
šŸ“– See ancient texts, some dating back to 1343, handwritten in Greek, Latin, and Hebrew
šŸ—£ļø Knowledgeable guides provide historical insights and stories

Why Avoid

ā™æ No disabled access to the library
šŸ“… Opening times are seasonal and subject to church services

Tips

šŸ“ž Guided groups require prior arrangement with the Parish Office
šŸ—“ļø Open seasonally from April to the end of October

Hours

šŸ•’ Open Mon-Fri 10:30am-12:30pm & 2:00pm-4:00pm, 1st & 3rd Saturdays 10:30am-12:30pm. Closed Sundays and other Saturdays. Seasonal opening.

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