tourist information on Sherborne Dorset

With its winding streets, the town was a cathedral city from 705AD to 1075. The church became a monastery until the Dissolution in the 16th century. Many of these buildings remain, some used by the Sherborne School, the Abbey Gatehouse is a museum.

The Abbey church still remains.

Sherborne has two castles, the older ruined one outside the town.

Location Map of Sherborne

What To See -

Sherborne Tourist Attractions

Sherborne Museum, Abbey Gate House, Sherborne, features local geology, social history, and industrial and agricultural bygones, Tel: 01935 812252

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Sherborne Castle, Sherborne, built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594, furnished rooms, gardens, park, and lake, shop etc, Tel: 01935 813182

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Sherborne Old Castle, Sherborne, 12th century, shop etc, Tel: 01935 812730

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Sherborne Abbey, Sherborne, medieval stone abbey, brought by the town at the time of the Dissolution. Map

Manor House, at Sandford Orcas, off B3148 north, 16th century Tudor house, furnished, paintings, gardens, Tel: 01963 220206

Open: May-Sep Mon and Sun afternoon Map

Where To Stay in Sherborne


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Hotels

	The Eastbury Hotel
	Long Street Sherborne DT9 3BY MAP Nicola and Paul King welcome you to The Eastbury. Our hotel is a traditional, privately owned hotel, where your individual requirements will be fully catered for. The Eastbury is a fine example of an early Georgian residence� More...

	Sherborne Hotel
	Horsecastle Lane Sherborne DT9 6BB MAP Surrounded by pleasant lawns and mature trees, this attractive modern property located a few minutes' walk from the centre of the historic North Dorset market town. More...

Guest Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels

	The Queens Arms
	Corton Denham near Sherborne DT9 4LR MAP The Queens Arms is situated at the heart of the ancient village of Corton Denham, nestling on the Somerset/Dorset border near Sherborne. Surrounded by stunning countryside, this late 18th Century British pub with rooms will delight those More...

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Holiday Cottages

	Cottage Ref: 2437
	Sherborne DT9 3JG Tel: 01244 357717 MAP This grade II listed, eighteenth century detached cottage adjacent to the owner’s home is set within a beautiful conservation area of Sherborne town.... Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 201.00-369.00 Sleeps up to 2 in 1 bedrooms. More...

	Cottage Ref: 1748
	Sherborne DT9 3EL Tel: 01244 357717 MAP Situated in the heart of historic Sherborne, this self-contained, stone-built wing of the owner's nineteenth century property is a wonderful location from which to explore all Dorset and Somerset have to offer.... Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 249.00-397.00 Sleeps up to 3 in 1 bedrooms. More...

	Woodpecker
	Oborne near Sherborne Tel: 0844 847 1200 MAP Boasting an idyllic setting and stunning views over rolling countryside, this charming cottage offers very comfortable and spacious accommodation. One of a pair , it sits near the shallow stream running through the grounds of the owners..... Sleeps 4 + cot More...

	Patson Hill
	near Sherborne DT9 4SY Tel: 0844 847 1200 MAP Glorious far reaching views over beautiful rolling countryside and an idyllic rural location create a delightful setting for these two attractively converted former barns. Featuring four poster beds in their well appointed interiors they lie on the owners... Sleeps 2-6 More...

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Around The Sherborne Area

Weymouth , and also Dorchester

Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:

Yeovil (5.19 miles) Ilchester (8.20 miles) Wincanton (8.74 miles) Sturminster Newton (9.27 miles) Crewkerne (12.99 miles) Beaminster (13.85 miles) Milton Abbas (13.95 miles) Shaftesbury (14.31 miles) Langport (14.55 miles) Street (15.74 miles) Blandford Forum (16.27 miles)