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Bovington Camp, United Kingdom

Bovington Camp is a town of 2,586 people in England, United Kingdom, founded in 1899.

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Population2,586 GeoNames
RegionEngland
Elevation135 ft 41 m
Founded1899
Time zoneEurope/London
Nearest airportBournemouth Airport (BOH) 18 mi
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Why visit Bovington Camp

Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 14 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include Monkey World, The Tank Museum, Clouds Hill and Tadnoll and Winfrith Heath.

About Bovington Camp

Bovington Camp () is a British Army military base in Dorset, South West England. Together with Lulworth Camp it forms part of Bovington Garrison.

From the Wikipedia article Bovington Camp (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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A41 Centurion Mk13 ‘43 BA 71’ (30337719887)
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Things to do3

Monkey WorldCC BY-SA 4.0

Monkey World

Zoo and aquarium · 0.8 mi

Animal Welfare Organization

Mo-Su 10:00-17:00; Jul-Aug Mo-Su 10:00-18:00; Dec 25 closed

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Gallows Hill

Scenic view · 1.5 mi

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Monkey World Viewing Tower

Scenic view · 0.8 mi

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Museums and landmarks13

The Tank MuseumCC BY-SA 3.0

The Tank Museum

Museum

King George V Road, Wareham

10:00-17:00; Dec 24-26 closed

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Clouds HillCC BY 2.5

Clouds Hill

Museum · 1.5 mi

Home of Lawrence of Arabia located in Dorset, England.

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Royal Tank Regiment MemorialCC BY-SA 4.0

Royal Tank Regiment Memorial

Monument and historic site · 0.4 mi

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Challenger 1CC BY-SA 2.0

Challenger 1

Monument and historic site · 0.4 mi

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CenturionCC BY-SA 2.0

Centurion

Monument and historic site

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FV 4005CC BY-SA 4.0

FV 4005

Monument and historic site · 0.4 mi

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Lawrence of Arabia MemorialCC BY-SA 4.0

Lawrence of Arabia Memorial

Monument and historic site · 1.2 mi

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M4 ShermanCC BY-SA 4.0

M4 Sherman

Monument and historic site · 0.4 mi

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Bindon Abbey

Monument and historic site · 1.7 mi

Monastery in Wool, Dorset, England, UK

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Chieftain MK.5

Monument and historic site

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Churchill MK. 1

Monument and historic site

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Type 69-II

Monument and historic site

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Parks, trails and playgrounds1

Tadnoll and Winfrith HeathCC BY-SA 4.0

Tadnoll and Winfrith Heath

Park · 2.4 mi

Nature reserve in Dorset, UK

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Restaurants and cafes14

Seven Stars (Freehouse)CC BY-SA 4.0

Seven Stars (Freehouse)

Bar and pub · Regional, Sandwich, Steak House, Ice Cream, Fish And Chips, Barbecue, Burger, Traditional, Italian, Asian · 1.2 mi

East Burton Road, Wareham

Mo-Fr 10:30-15:00 (Food served 12:00-14:00), 17:45-23:00 (Food...

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The Jurassic Coast CafeCC BY-SA 4.0

The Jurassic Coast Cafe

Cafe · Coffee Shop, Cakes, Ice Cream, Pizza, Indian, Fish And Chips, Cake, Burger, Breakfast, Lunch, Fish & Chips, Lunchboxes, Coffee, Tea · 1.2 mi

East Burton Road, Wareham

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The Tamiya CaféCC BY-SA 4.0

The Tamiya Café

Cafe · Burger, Pizza, Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Ice Cream · 0.4 mi

11:00-16:00

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Community CafeCC BY-SA 4.0

Community Cafe

Cafe · 0.4 mi

King George V Road, Wareham

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The Ship InnCC BY-SA 4.0

The Ship Inn

Bar and pub · 1.3 mi

Dorchester Road, Wareham

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Hong Kong GardenCC BY-SA 4.0

Hong Kong Garden

Fast food · Chinese · 1.4 mi

Dorchester Road, Wareham

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The Black Bear

Bar and pub · Regional, Chicken, Burger, Steak House, Sandwich, Italian, Coffee Shop, Seafood · 1.4 mi

High Street, Wareham

Mo-Th 10:30-23:00 (Food served 12:00-14:30, 18:00-21:00), Fri-Sa...

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The Tank Museum Restaurant

Cafe · Regional, Sandwich, Ice Cream, Fish And Chips · 0.4 mi

10:00-16:30 (Food served 11:30-15:00)

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The Watering Hole

Cafe · 0.8 mi

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Clouds Hill

Bar and pub · 0.5 mi

King George V Road, Wareham

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Purbeck Shooting School Cafe

Cafe · 1.4 mi

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Treetops Cafe

Cafe · 0.8 mi

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History

The camps at Bovington and Lulworth were originally established in 1899 as an infantry training area and ranges. In 1916, they became training camps for the Heavy Branch of the Machine Gun Corps which relocated from Norfolk. The Heavy Branch was responsible for the operation of the tank in the British Army. In 1917 the Heavy Branch split from the Machine Gun Corps to become the Tank Corps, with the Depot and Central Schools being based at Bovington.

In 1937 the Central Schools became the Armoured Fighting Vehicles School, with driving and maintenance training at Bovington and gunnery at Lulworth. The School became known as the Royal Armoured Corps Centre in 1947, now renamed The Armour Centre.

From the History section of Bovington Camp on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where to stay4

Churches and places of worship5

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Shopping2

Gas and EV charging2

Schools, colleges and libraries5

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Healthcare2

Map of Bovington Camp

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Getting there and nearby towns

Bournemouth Airport (BOH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 18 miles away.

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Towns near Bovington Camp

Wool · pop. 2,724 1 mi southeast Bere Regis · pop. 1,304 4 mi north Puddletown · pop. 1,158 6 mi northwest Dorchester · pop. 16,879 9 mi west Arne · pop. 1,297 9 mi east Corfe Castle · pop. 1,355 9 mi southeast

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