Sherborne Castle and Gardens
New Road
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 5NR
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 5NR
Awards
- Visit Britain
We're Good to Go 2020
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| Open everyday (17 April 2020 - 30 September 2020) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00* |
| Open weekends only (1 October 2020 - 1 November 2020) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Friday | Closed | |
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00 |
* Last admission is 4pm.
Our Tea Room with Pop up Gift Shop is open Wednesday to Sunday until 30th September and October 1st to November 1st on Saturday and Sunday only.
The Tea Room will be serving a slightly reduced take out menu serving all your favourite cakes, hand roasted coffee made on the Estate, hot and cold drinks, ice creams and savoury snacks.
| 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.
Dorset Tourism Awards Silver 2018 2018This 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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