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- With an impressive medieval abbey, Capability Brown landscape around a Tudor castle, and a dazzling range of independent shops, Sherborne is a Dorset town to savour at leisure With its distinctive honey-coloured buildings, wealth of history and vibrant high street of independent businesses, Sherborne is a town to be explored on foot.
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Sherborne is without doubt one of the most beautiful towns in England. The charming, honey-coloured town is brimming with history and heritage and you're sure to be impressed by the array of beautiful buildings, including a magnificent Abbey, that make Sherborne so special.
Wondering what to put on your ‘must see’ list in Sherborne? From the spectacular Abbey and two castles to the top of the range leisure facilities, we've got everything you need to know about days out in Sherborne.
- Sherborne Things to Do
- A Brief History of Sherborne
- The Best Things to Do in Sherborne, Dorset
- Sherborne Town Trail
- Sherborne Abbey
- Shops in Sherborne
- Sherborne Old Castle
- Sherborne Castle and Gardens
- Sherborne Museum
- Sherborne Abbey Festival
Cheap Street, Sherborne Charming Georgian buildings and half-timbered Medieval dwellings of honey-coloured stone give the town a welcoming glow. Along with oodles of quaintness you’ll find a raft of history in its ancient abbey and two castles. Sherborne has been home to Sir Walter Raleigh and Alan Turing. Sherborne makes for a perfect UK staycatio...
Sherborne Alms Houses One of England’s most ancient towns, Sherborne has been established since Roman times. The name Sherborne comes from the Saxon words “scir burne” which means place of the clear stream. The town is located on the River Yeo. Once the capital of Wessex, a cathedral was first built in the area in 705. Two kings, Ethelbert and Ethe...
It’s a delight to discover Sherborne with enough to keep you busy for a day or two which makes it perfect for a weekend getaway or mid-week break. Sherborne isn’t huge which means it’s easy to explore on foot and much of the town’s attractions are free to visit.
Sherborne Town Trail and map of Sherborne Start with the Sherborne Town Trail which is an excellent way to get your bearings and will guide you around the main sites in Sherborne. Head for the hexagonal conduit at the bottom of South Street. The conduit originally stood in the abbey cloisters and was used by the monks as a washhouse. It was moved t...
The vaulted ceiling of Sherborne Abbey in Dorset The beautiful Sherborne Abbeydates from Saxon times and has the heaviest peal of eight bells in the world. The stone, fan-vaulted ceiling, is stunning so make sure you take the time to look inside, it’s the earliest fan-vaulted ceiling in existence. An engraved glass reredos by the artist Whistler ca...
Shopping in Cheap Street, Sherborne Pedestrianised Cheap Street is packed with a fabulous array of independent shops as well as a few High Street staples like Sainsburys, Boots and a Waitrose which is set within a beautiful colonnade. Perfect if you’re staying in self-catering accommodation. Indy shops include a range of homeware, soft furnishing a...
Sherborne Old Castle ruins There are two castles in Sherborne, we’ll start with the oldest which was built in the twelfth century by Roger de Caen, who was both Bishop of Salisbury and Chancellor of England. The castle withstood two sieges during the Civil War and was described by Cromwell as ‘a malicious and mischievous castle’. Sherborne Old Cast...
Sherborne Castle is now the home of the Digby family and has been since 1617. Illustrious guests to the castle include William of Orange and George III. The impressive state rooms house important collections of art, porcelain and furniture and showcase decorative styles which span over a 400 years. There’s also a Sir Walter Raleigh Exhibition. As w...
Sherborne Museum You’ll find Sherborne Museumin Church Lane, the narrow alley that runs from the Conduit in the market place to the Abbey. It’s housed in the gatehouse and almonry of the old monastery. If you love your history then this might be the place to visit before you start your explorations of Sherborne. You’ll get an insight into the town’...
In May the town is buzzing with Sherborne Abbey Festival. For five days audiences are entertained to a wide range of musical performances and concerts by local and internationally renowned musicians. Performances are held in some of Sherborne’s most iconic settings including the Abbey. Many of the concerts are free to enjoy. Occasionally a mini fes...
Sep 19, 2020 · Centred around the Abbey Church of St Mary, next to the boys’ public school, there’s something special about the way the town’s convivial Cheap Street, which is pedestrianised during the day, snakes up through the honey-hued sandstone properties housing myriad shops, cafes and independent boutiques.
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Sherborne is in Dorset, in the south of England (southwest of London) near the border of Somerset making it a great base from which to explore both counties. To the north, the colourful town of Glastonbury is about a 45-minute drive. With its Abbey, colourful new-age shops and bohemian vibe, it makes for an interesting day out.
Mar 17, 2015 · Sherborne has a regular flow of Londoners exiting the city each year in search of more affordable family homes, good schools and a vibrant local community. The town also benefits from having its own railway station with direct services to London Waterloo and Exeter St David’s running every hour.
Sep 23, 2022 · By Helen Stiles. With an impressive medieval abbey, Capability Brown landscape around a Tudor castle, and a dazzling range of independent shops, Sherborne is a Dorset town to savour at leisure.
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