Sherborne Castle and Gardens
New Road
SHERBORNE
Dorset
DT9 5NR
SHERBORNE
Dorset
DT9 5NR
Awards
- Visit Britain
We're Good to Go 2021
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Opening Times
| 2021 public open season from 1st April 2021 (1 April 2021) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Thursday | 10:00 | - 17:00* |
| Season (1 April 2021) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Thursday | Open | |
* General Opening Text
Dates and times marked with a '*' are provisional and may be subject to changeGuide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| 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.
TripAdvisor
Travelers Choice 2020
- Excellent316
- Very Good165
- Average38
- Poor9
- Terrible10
Recent Reviews:
- bin45Bath, United KingdomA wonderful experience ruined by security staff
Friday, 13th November 2020Lovely day out ruined by aggressive security personnel - visited Sherborne castle today from Bath with neighbour who suffers with vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s and needs to be kept busy as... Read full review - JTravel131211My favourite place in Sherborne!
Monday, 12th April 2021Allow enough time to see everything. The gardens are magnificent, lovingly landscaped and the walks through the old trees, the lake, and the flower meadows are worth a visit. Now in spring... Read full review - GailVSmithWorthing, United KingdomTrip out after lockdownMonday, 26th April 2021We visited in April 2021 so in between the daffodils and flowering shrubs. Lovely gardens nonetheless with walks around the lake and alongside the old castle. The tea rooms were open but only serving... Read full review
Awards
- Dorset Tourism
Dorset Tourism Awards Silver 2018 2018 - Regional and Miscellaneous
WTTC Safe Travels 2021
Facilities
Accessibility
- Accessible to Wheelchair Users
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Braille guide.
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Attraction Facilities
- Dogs on Lead Only
- Shop
- Tea Rooms
Catering
- On-Site café/restaurant - Self-service tearoom. Morning Coffee, light lunches and afternoon teas.
Children & Infants
- Facilities for children - Childrens quiz and Garden Trail.
Establishment Features
- Available for wedding receptions
- Coach drop-off point
- Conference facilities
- Dogs Accepted - On a lead.
- Event venue - Public event programme; private event venue.
- Licenced for civil marriages
- On-site coach parking
- Picnic Area
- Shop
- Toilets
- Wedding Venue
Key Features
- Approx length of visit - 3 to 4 hours for a visit to the Castle and Garden.
- Families
- Film or TV location
- Groups
- In countryside - Edge of countryside; extensive parkland, Deer park and Farmland.
- Indoor Attraction
- No Smoking Attraction - From 1st July 2007
- Of historic, literary or architectural interest
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times
- Outdoor Attraction
- Weddings
Parking & Transport
- Coach Parking
- On Bus Route
- On site parking - for cars and coaches. Free.
Payment Methods
- Accept Bank Transfers, Internet Payment or SWIFT/IBAN
- Blue Badge Guides admitted free
- Booking essential
- Cash & Cheque accepted
- JCB accepted
- Maestro accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Min group size - 15
- Solo accepted
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
- Visa accepted
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Dutch printed material
- French printed material
- German printed material
- Italian printed material
- Spanish printed material
Specialist Features
- Family Fun
- Marketed towards children
- Marketed towards families
- Marketed towards senior citizens
- Marketed towards student/youth
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
Travel & Trade
- Group discounts available - 15 people minimum.
- Min group size numeric qualifier - 15 people.
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted - 15 people minimum.
Access Information
PARKING
Designated parking provided for guests with disabilities
Designated parking within about 50 metres of main entrance
Drop-off point for guests immediately outside the main entrance
Parking is provided for visitors
Parking on site
With designated parking for visitors with disabilities
Within about 50 metres of the attraction
Rmp on route from parking area to entrance
Route from the parking area to the nearest public entrance is:
Flat, ie. without steps
With a ramp
Steps but no ramp on route from parking area to entrance
ATTRACTION ENTRANCE
Drop-off point for guests immediately outside main entrance
Ramp to the main entrance
Steps to the main entrance
Handrail by the steps
There are 8 steps to the main entrance
TICKET / INFORMATION / GIFT SHOP [WHERE APPLICABLE]
Information available in alternative formats
Braille
ACCESS TO PUBLIC AREAS (Displays, exhibits, rides etc)
Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds) or access by a ramp or lift to:
Gift shop
Information point
Public toilet
Public toilet suitable for visitors who use a wheelchair
Ticket issuing point
CAFETERIA / RESTAURANT
Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds) or access by a ramp or lift to the:
Cafeteria
Meals for guests with special dietary requirements can be provided
GENERAL
Facilities for service dogsyes
Routes / pathways throughout the attraction suitable for visitors with limited mobility
Some routes
Routes / pathways throughout the attraction suitable for wheelchair users
Some routes
Seating available throughout the attraction at appropriate intervals, for visitors with limited mobility
This information is self-assessed; therefore we accept no liability for its accuracy. Please contact the venue for further information.
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A30/A303. Castle situated on B3145, 0.5 miles east of Sherborne, follow brown signs from A30/A352.
Public Transport Directions
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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