Location: Sherborne
Top Things to do in Sherborne
What to do and see in Sherborne, England: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Sherborne is a market town and civil parish in north west Dorset, in South West England. It is sited on the River Yeo, on the edge of the Blackmore Vale, 6 miles (10 kilometres) east of Yeovil. The A30 road, which connects London to Penzance, runs through the town. In the 2011 census the population of Sherborne parish and the two electoral wards was 9,523. 28.7% of the population is aged 65 or older.
Restaurants in Sherborne
1. Sherborne Abbey
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5.0 based on 704 reviews
Reviewed By sharronw80
Absolutely beautiful I will visit again well cared for and the sense of history is amazing i hope the next generation will uphold this amazing and beautiful building
2. Sherborne Steam and Waterwheel Centre
3. Parish Church of St Andrew
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
4. Sherborne Castle & Gardens
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4.5 based on 538 reviews
Sherborne Castle & Gardens is a wonderful day out. Visit our historic castle and walk through 400 years of history, explore 42 acres of “capability” Brown landscape gardens and take time to enjoy a delicious cream tea in our tea room. Why not browse in the gift shop & pick up a bottle of our very own Sherborne Castle Wine to take home to drink with your supper!
Reviewed By GrahamP1518
We visited this amazing castle that was built for Sir Walter Raleigh, what a treat beautiful castle and gardens by Capability Brown. Lots of history here and great views over the gardens and old castle. Very much enjoyed our day!
5. Minterne Magna, St. Andrews Church
6. Almshouses of St John
7. Sherborne Old Castle
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4.0 based on 191 reviews
Originally a 12th century fortified bishop's palace which was leased to Sir Walter Raleigh and later became a powerful Civil War Royalist base. It fell to Parliament after a fierce 11 day siege. Now a romantic ruin and home to a great range of wildlife, birds and plants. A perfect picnic spot. Child friendly and dog friendly.
Reviewed By moonlightlin - Cheltenham, United Kingdom
I am in love with the place, the history behind it and the atmosphere. There is a parking and entry fee but for English Heritage members is free of charge. When yo are there please take your time ad read all the information boards to savour and picture what it looked like and how people lived like. It really does transport you back to the 12th century. If I had a tardis I would have gone back to see the castle in all of its splendour. The gift shop sells chalice based on the ones they found in th castle. Do not miss this monument!
8. Methodist church
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