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Wondering what to put on your ‘must see’ list in Sherborne?

Fom 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.

Unravel the town’s fascinating history

The town’s impressive Abbey Church is regarded by many to be the 'cathedral of Dorset'. Its most beautiful feature is the stone, fan vaulted ceiling and it’s such a glorious sight to behold, you’ll gasp in wonderment.

If you’re visiting Sherborne, a trip to the town’s two castles is a must!

Wander around magnificent state rooms and Capability Brown gardens at Sherborne New Castle, the historic Digby stately home built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594.

Sherborne Old Castle, by contrast, is an impressive ruin of a 12th century castle that withstood two sieges during the Civil War.

Discover museums full of action and excitement

Grown ups will love the amazing cars and bikes at Haynes International Motor Museum, from nostalgic classics of the 50s and 60s, glorious Bentleys and Rolls Royces to exciting super cars like the Jaguar XJ220. And for the kids, there’s the Vroom Room, an interactive garage and mini road system, a construction zone with Super Diggers and so much more to get their little hands on!

At the nearby Fleet Air Arm Museum, you can go on board the first British Concorde and visit the award winning Aircraft Carrier Experience where you’ll 'fly' by helicopter to the replica flight deck of the aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal!

Get active in Sherborne!

If you want to keep fit and healthy during your stay in Sherborne, there’s plenty of places you can burn off energy.

The Gryphon Sports Centre offers a range of pay as you play as well as a fitness suite, tennis courts, netball courts, sports hall and a floodlit astroturf pitch.

Just pick a sport and you’ll be away!

Make a break of it

If you need more time to see all of Sherborne’s highlights, why not stay for longer?

There’s plenty of places to stay in and around the town whether you prefer hotels, guest houses, cottages or canvas – why not start planning your visit right now?!

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AA Shooting School

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Shooting

Manston, STURMINSTER NEWTON
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- Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020
Open for everyone!
AA Shooting School provides clay pigeon shooting lessons near Sturminster Newton. Set on a working farm in the beautiful North Dorset countryside, the location is ideal for a clay pigeon shooting activity day or weekend break.…
Gryphon Sports Centre

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Sport/Leisure Centre

SHERBORNE

The centre has a main sports hall, an aerobics/dance studio and a fully air conditioned fitness suite. Outdoor facilities include six tennis courts or five netball courts, plus floodlit astroturf pitch.
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1229 reviews
Haynes International Motor Museum

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Museum

Sparkford, YEOVIL
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- Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020
The Haynes International Motor Museum is the UK’s largest exhibition of great cars from around the world. A living and working museum, with over 400 amazing cars and bikes from nostalgic classics of the 50’s and 60’s.
Price £7.00 to £54.00 Per Ticket
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115 reviews
Montacute TV Radio Toy Museum

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Museum

MONTACUTE

Nostalgic trip through the World of radio and TV programmes guaranteed to bring memories of classic TV and radio flooding back just off the A303 in Somerset

Price £8.00 Per Ticket
St. Johns Almshouse

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Historic House/Palace

SHERBORNE

Picturesque 15th Century almshouse
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80 reviews
Sherborne Walks

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Walking Tour
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- Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020
Sherborne Walks have re-started their guided walking tours for visitors with pre-booking and a maximum of 5 places available per tour. Cindy Chant will lead our historic town tour every Friday morning, starting 10.30 a.m. Meet outside the Tourist…
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75 reviews
Sherborne Museum

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Museum

SHERBORNE

*Temporarily closed*. Sherborne Museum is housed in what used to be the gatehouse and almonry of the monastery once associated with the Abbey.

Free
Sherborne Abbey

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Abbey/Priory

SHERBORNE

Historic Abbey Church dating from Saxon times. Wealth of 15thC fan vaulting built of Ham stone.
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536 reviews
Sherborne Castle and Gardens

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Historic House/Palace

SHERBORNE
Awards
- Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020
Public open season from 1st April 2021
Built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594 and the stately home of the Digby family since 1617. Walk in the footsteps of SIR WALTER RALEIGH in the home he built more than 400 years ago. Take a leisurely stroll around…
Price Free to £9.00 Per Ticket
Sherborne Old Castle

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Castle/Fort

SHERBORNE
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- Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020
Sherborne Old Castle has now re-opened. Visitors today can delight in the great gatehouse, stroll in the castle grounds and enjoy a picnic where Sir Walter Raleigh once entertained when the castle acted as his country home.
Price £2.80 to £12.20 Per Ticket
National Cycle Network Route 26

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Cycle Route

Sherborne

The entire route covers approximately 41 miles and is manageable in a day, but you can do as much or as little as you please. The route includes the fascinating towns of Dorchester and Sherborne and Weymouth and many pretty villages along the way…
North Dorset Trailway

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Walking Route

STURMINSTER NEWTON

The North Dorset Trailway is a walking, cycling and horse riding route from Sturminster Newton to Spetisbury.

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