visit the town of Sherborne and experience everything the town can offer - Discover Sherborne

Sherborne Steam and Waterwheel Centre

8/2/2019

The Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre houses an extensive collection of Victorian engineering. Central to the display is the massive, 26 foot diameter waterwheel built in 1869, which features the system of ventilated buckets designed by William Fairbairn, but so seriously corroded that it is had to be rebuilt, it is now restored to full working order for the summer programme of open days. Visitors can see the wheel driving a twin cylinder pumpset built in 1883 by Sparrow's of Martock for a local tannery.

Sherborne Castle and Gardens

24/11/2018

Built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594, this historic house reflects a glorious variety of decorative styles from over 400 years of English History. Capability Brown created here a nationally important English Landscape Garden, an exhibition drawn from the archives tells of his impact and legacy on the garden.

You will find here a typical country home where each succeeding generation has left its imprint. Come and experience the Castle’s rich interiors with its nationally important collections of art, and enjoy our tea rooms

Sherborne "Hidden Delights" Walks

17/11/2018

Effervescent Cindy has over 50 years of accumulated knowledge from living in the area and a passionate interest in its heritage, and has devoted herself to the history of this ancient and beautiful town. There is so much history here she continues to provide new walks with a varying focus throughout the winter months.

Planning a visit to Sherborne? Cindy can also provide your group with a tour of the town tailored to your specific interests.

Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm Museum

14/11/2018

Welcome to the Fleet Air Arm Museum - representing the Royal Navy In the Air. With four exhibition halls, over ninety aircraft and over 2 million records and 30 thousand artefacts the Museum is Europe's largest naval aviation Museum. In addition it houses the first British Concorde which you can go on board, view the cockpit and visit the award winning Aircraft Carrier Experience
Open from 5th November 2018 to 31st March 2019
Open Wed to Sun only, 10.00am to 4.30pm*

Stourhead House and Gardens - National Trust

12/11/2018

When Stourhead first opened in the 1740s, a magazine described it as ‘a living work of art’. The world-famous landscape garden has at its centrepiece a magnificent lake reflecting classical temples, mystical grottoes, and rare and exotic trees, and offers a day of fresh air and discovery.
Uncover the fascinating history of Stourhead house with an Italian ‘Grand Tour’ adventure and enjoy the unique Regency library, Chippendale furniture and inspirational paintings. The Palladian house is set amid ‘picnic perfect’ lawns and extensive parkland.
Explore the 1,072 hectare (2,650 acre) Stourhead estate where chalk downs, ancient woods and farmland are managed for wildlife.

Riley's Cycles Bicycle Hire

12/11/2018

Riley’s sell and maintain bicycles including electric bikes and supply parts and accessories. In our workshop we repair and service bicycles and fit parts and accessories. We can also offer a makeover service to restore your bicycle. We have accounts with several distributors to give a choice of bicycles, parts and accessories including Merida, Dawes (Tandem and Touring dealer), Squish lightweight children's bikes, Volt e-bikes, Probike and others. We also offer e-bikes for rental. Hire an e-bike and discover all that Sherborne and the beautiful surrounding Dorset countryside has to offer.

Haynes International Motor Museum

11/11/2018

The Haynes International Motor Museum is the UK's largest collection of the greatest cars from around the world with over 400 amazing cars and bikes from the dawn of motoring in the late 1800s through nostalgic classics of the 1950s and 1960s, glorious Bentleys and Rolls Royces to world renowned super cars like the Jaguar XJ220.
Located near Sherborne, just off the A303 at Sparkford in Somerset the Museum is very much a “Museum in Motion” with tours, talks and activities for families, children and enthusiasts alike. Packed with precious metal, the Haynes International Motor Museum is truly a world class motor museum.

Sherborne Abbey

11/11/2018

Founded by St. Aldhelm in AD 705, the Abbey has developed from Saxon cathedral to the worshipping heart of a monastic community, and finally, to one of the most beautiful of England’s parish churches. For many it is still the ‘cathedral of Dorset’, and our Benedictine heritage lives on in the daily offering of prayer and praise. If you have never visited the Abbey, I hope you can do so soon. Marvelling at this glorious building, may you also catch a glimpse of the Glory of God – so that, having arrived as our welcome guest, you will leave renewed, as a pilgrim.
Canon Eric Woods, Team Rector