A Bit about Winton

History

The development of Winton is credited to a pair of sisters, Marianne and Georgina Talbot, who owned the land. They were so struck by the plight of local farm workers that they vowed to give them a better life. These Scottish philanthropists created Talbot Village, a collection of artisan cottages. They also bought land to the east of this, where more wells and cottages were created and the whole area became known as Winton. 

The name Winton is thought to derive from Wintoun (CORR) Castle in Scotland, which was owned by a relative of the Talbot sisters. The legacy of the Talbot sisters still lives on in Winton, with their names used for many roads and landmarks. In 1897, Winton Urban District Council was formed and in 1901, Bournemouth increased its boundaries to take in Winton. Famous faces who have lived in Winton include comedian Tony Hancock, of ‘Hancock’s Half Hour’ fame.

Location and Travel

Winton is a suburb of Bournemouth in the county of Dorset, and is around a mile from Bournemouth town centre, which can be reached by travelling down the Wimborne Road (A347). There are regular bus services linking the two areas, with Bournemouth Railway Station offering major rail services. Bournemouth International Airport is around 3.5 miles from Winton.

Local Amenities

Winton has several major supermarkets, all situated along the main Wimborne Road, which is home to scores of independent and well-known shops, cafes, takeaways and banks. Winton hosts a regular farmer’s market in Cardigan Road, on the third Saturday of every month. 

The area’s main green space is Winton Recreation Ground, which is home to bowling, tennis, cycling and cricket facilities, as well as a children’s playground. Winton Library, which opened in 1902, can also be found in Wimborne Road, alongside the Life Centre. Formerly known as The Moderne Cinema and known for its eye-catching architecture, it now offers a conference and event space. Winton is close to Bournemouth University’s Talbot Campus, which makes it a popular area for students.

Providing HR support to businesses in Winton

Calling all businesses in Winton – do you need help and support with your HR needs? The HR Dept has a local team of knowledgeable and qualified professionals ready to help you in all aspects of HR and employment law. Whether you need support in a single area or want to outsource all of your HR work, we can help you with everything from contracts, payroll and pensions, to employee benefits, disciplinaries, tribunals and redundancies. 

Call The HR Dept’s experts today to find out how we can help your Winton business grow, without you having to worry about all that HR legislation.