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Cultural Heritage
Sherborne has a wealth of history and culture to experience, from its at times dark historical past to the vibrant town it is today. Sherborne’s golden sandstone buildings, slower pace of life and clean air offer the visitor a chance to step back in time and experience the England of the past.

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Local Experiences
From a guided ‘Hidden Delights’ walk to a tour of the town by rental bike, choral evensong at the Abbey to Sherborne Castle & Gardens, a sewing workshop to a play date at a family-focused café, there’s lots for all the family to see and do in Sherborne and the surrounding area.

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Exciting Events
Set in the heart of the beautiful Dorset countryside, Sherborne has a well-deserved reputation for cultural and other events, from the Sherborne Literary Festival to the Sherborne Abbey Festival.  Visit our events page to see what’s on.
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S C I R  B U R N E

Over 1300 years of history

Sherborne is steeped in history. The town was established by the Saxons in 705 AD and was originally known as "Scir Burne”, meaning clear stream. Now a thriving town full of old world charm and a wealth of independent shops, Sherborne is a must-see destination to explore and enjoy. 
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WE RECOMMEND
 Our recommended listings are those that should definitely be on your list of things to do when in Sherborne and show our wonderful town off to its full potential.
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 Sherborne is one of the most dog friendly towns in England, and establishments showing this symbol all offer a warm welcome to well-behaved pets (and owners!).
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Visit, watch, explore, learn and make… Discover exciting things to do in Sherborne for the day visitor or those staying for a while.
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 W H A T   V I S I T O R S  A R E  S A Y I NG

A fascinating tour of Sherborne through the ages

"Cindy brought the history of Sherborne alive during this fascinating walking tour. Highly knowledgeable, she spoke about the people and events that have shaped the town down through the centuries, and presented it all in a very engaging and entertaining way."
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