Sherborne
Sherborne is a small town in England. A market town and civil parish in northwest Dorset, it's sited on the River Yeo on the edge of the Blackmore Vale. Much of the old town, including its abbey and many medieval and Georgian buildings, is built from distinctive ochre-coloured ham stone.
Understand
In 2011, Sherborne had a population of 9,500, which has been steadily rising from the 1841 population of 3,500.
Visitor information
Get in
By train
- 🌍 Sherborne railway station. The station opened in 1860 and is served by South Western Railway trains from London Waterloo, Salisbury and Exeter St Davids. The station is manned and has WiFi, a cafe and toilets.
By bus
- South West Coaches X11 is a daytime service from Yeovil and Dorchester, with 6 buses M-F, none at weekends.
Get around
Taxis
- Beaver +44 1935 816 620
- P & J Cabs +44 1935 816 877
See
- 🌍 Sherborne Abbey. has one of the finest examples in Britain of a fan vaulted ceiling.
- 🌍 The Conduit, Church Lane.
- 🌍 Sherborne Old Castle, Castleton, DT9 3SA, ☏ +44 1935 812730. ruins, destroyed in 1645 by a fierce siege. adults £3.60, children £2.20, concessions £3.20.
- 🌍 Sherborne New Castle. built in 1594 by Sir Walter Raleigh
- 🌍 Sherborne Museum, Abbey Gatehouse, Church Ln, DT9 3BP, ☏ +44 1935 812252. Tu-Sa 10:30AM–4:30PM (closed Su M).
Out of town
- 🌍 Fleet Air Arm Museum, RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, BA22 8HT, enquiries@nmrn.org.uk. W-Su 10AM–4:30PM (closed M Tu). comprehensive collection of naval aircraft and the aircraft carrier experience 18:00.
Do
- Pack Monday Fair. Annual street fair starting on the Monday following 10 October.
Buy
Sherborne is an excellent place for a spot of retail therapy - the town's boutiques offer delightful and varied shopping, and its antique shops are full of fascinating finds. The ever-popular town markets and Farmers' Markets offer the perfect opportunity to purchase some tasty local produce and unique gifts.
- 🌍 Sherborne Antiques Market, 71 Cheap St, DT9 3BA, ☏ +44 1935 713760. 10AM-5PM.
Eat
Whether you prefer some heart-warming pub grub, elegant high teas, fine cuisine or simply a family-friendly dining experience, you can be sure that Sherborne will offer you many delicious local specialities to tempt your taste-buds! Contact Sherborne Tourist Information Centre for some expert advice.
- 🌍 The Green, 3 The Green, DT9 3HY, ☏ +44 1935 813821, info@greenrestaurant.co.uk. Tu-Sa noon-2:30PM 6:30-9:30PM.
- 🌍 Chetnole Inn, Chetnole DT9 6NU, ☏ +44 1935 872337. Country pub with simple rooms, it's the food that gets the great reviews.
Drink
- 🌍 The Cross Keys. Pub with meals (mains from £15) and 3 bedrooms.
- 🌍 The Digby Tap, Cooks Ln, DT9 3NS, ☏ +44 1935 813148. 11AM-11PM.
- 🌍 The White Hart, 2 Cheap St, DT9 3PX, ☏ +44 1935 817668.
Sleep
- 🌍 Eastbury Hotel, Long St, Sherborne DT9 3BY, ☏ +44 1935 813131. Given a skillful Edwardian makeover in 2018, this upscale place scores highly for comfort, service, and cuisine at Seasons Restaurant. B&B double £140.
- 🌍 Grange at Oborne (Oborne 1 mile NW of Sherborne), ☏ +44 1935 813463. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00. 18 room country house hotel with restaurant (mains around £20). from £70.
- 🌍 The Kings Arms, North St, Charlton Horethorne DT9 4NL, ☏ +44 1963 220281, admin@thekingsarms.co.uk. £165.
- 🌍 Queens Arms, Corton Denham DT9 4LR, ☏ +44 1963 220317. Charming small hotel and restaurant. B&B double £140.
Connect
Sherborne and its approach roads have 4G from all UK carriers. As of Dec 2024, 5G has not reached town.
Go next
| Routes through Sherborne |
| Yeovil ← | W  E |
→ Shaftesbury → Salisbury |