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Public open season from 1st April 2021
Built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594 and the stately home of the Digby family since 1617; a fascinating visit to the historic Sherborne Castle awaits you:
* Walk in the footsteps of SIR WALTER RALEIGH in the home he built more than 400 years ago
* Take a leisurely stroll around 42 acres of our beautiful ENGLISH LANDSCAPE GARDENS. Experience the peace and tranquility; marvel at the spectacular views
* Take lunch in our award winning Tea Room and then browse our Gift Shop for a souvenir of your visit
* Discover magnificent staterooms, a Tudor kitchen and the Family Museum in the Castle's cellars
* Uncover the Great Stories of Sherborne Castle telling the stories of key moments in history at the Castle
* Discover walks round the 50-acre lake to Garden features such as Raleigh's Seat, The Cascade and a new Fossil House
* Enjoy colour throughout the season in the Gardens from spectacular carpet arrays of spring bulbs, glorious herbaceous borders and the breathtaking colours of autumn reflected in the lake
* In the Family Museum you can see Raleigh’s Kitchen, fascinating family artefacts, Fossil & Archive displays. Our Sir Walter Raleigh display covers the great man's time here at the Castle while our ‘Capability’ Brown display drawn from the archives tells of his impact and legacy on the Gardens.
Combined with the Castle, the historic market town of Sherborne and its wonderful Abbey are close by for a memorable day out.
2021 public open season from 1st April 2021 (1 April 2021) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Thursday | 10:00 | - 17:00* |
Season (1 April 2021) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Thursday | Open |
* General Opening Text
Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to changeTicket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Adult/Senior - Gardens Only | £9.00 per ticket |
Child under 15 years old | Free |
English Heritage member | £7.50 per ticket |
Historic House member | Free |
Children aged 0-15 years (maximum number of 4) are admitted for free. Season Tickets available on request.
Tickets are available at the gate and there is no need to book in advance.
This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.
Nearest major road is A30/A303. Castle situated on B3145, 0.5 miles east of Sherborne, follow brown signs from A30/A352.
Nearest station is Sherborne station. Turn right over railway crossing to T-junction. Turn left, castle is 500 yards away. London Waterloo to Exeter mainline service, trains operated by South West Trains. Local buses/bus services to Sherborne from neighbouring/regional towns.
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