
The Willett Arms
Head out from Merley House Holiday Park towards Wimborne and discover The Willett Arms, a welcoming country pub and restaurant in Oakley.
Just a short distance from the park, it offers a relaxed setting to enjoy good food and drinks after exploring the Dorset countryside or visiting the nearby historic market town. With its stylish interior, comfortable dining spaces, and inviting bar area, The Willett Arms has become a favourite spot for locals and visitors alike, whether stopping for a casual lunch, an evening meal, or a drink with friends.
Delicious menu
The Willett Arms in Wimborne offers a varied all-day menu designed for everything from light lunches to relaxed evening dining. Guests can enjoy a choice of nibbles, starters, sharing plates, premium steak cuts, burgers, pizzas, and classic pub favourites, alongside a tempting selection of desserts. Dishes such as crispy courgette fritters, salt and pepper squid, pan-fried sea bass, and signature burgers served with hand-cut chips reflect the balance between comforting pub classics and more refined plates.
Food is typically served throughout the day, with opening hours generally running from 11:00am to 11:00pm Monday to Saturday and slightly earlier closing on Sundays. Alongside the kitchen offering, the bar serves a range of drinks, including traditional cask ales such as Doom Bar and Timothy Taylor’s Landlord, as well as draught beers, wines, cocktails, premium spirits, and alcohol-free options. For the latest menu and seasonal specials, visitors can explore the pub’s website below.
Pub facilities
The Willett Arms offers a relaxed, welcoming setting with indoor and outdoor spaces to enjoy throughout the year. Inside, the stylish bar and comfortable dining room create an inviting place for drinks or a leisurely meal, while outside, the courtyard and garden provide a pleasant spot for al fresco dining and summer evenings with friends.
This family-friendly pub well-suited to many occasions, whether stopping in after a walk around Oakley, meeting friends for a drink, or enjoying a relaxed meal with visiting family. Located close to Wimborne and within easy reach of Merley House Holiday Park, it forms part of the enjoyable Dorset lifestyle many owners and visitors come to appreciate.