# 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

* Town website

## Get in
### By train

* 50.944-2.5131 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. (updated Nov 2021)

### 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

* 50.946667-2.5166671 Sherborne Abbey. has one of the finest examples in Britain of a fan vaulted ceiling.
* 50.9469-2.51542 The Conduit, Church Lane. (updated Nov 2023)
* 50.947701-2.5021033 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.
* 50.946-2.50064 Sherborne New Castle. built in 1594 by Sir Walter Raleigh
* 50.94673-2.515675 Sherborne Museum, Abbey Gatehouse, Church Ln, DT9 3BP, ☏ +44 1935 812252. Tu-Sa 10:30AM–4:30PM (closed Su M). (updated Nov 2023)

### Out of town

* 51.0136-2.64486 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. (updated Nov 2021)

## 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.
* 50.94749-2.515541 Sherborne Antiques Market, 71 Cheap St, DT9 3BA, ☏ +44 1935 713760. 10AM-5PM. (updated Nov 2023)

## 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$^{[deadlink]}$ for some expert advice.
* 50.95025-2.517421 The Green, 3 The Green, DT9 3HY, ☏ +44 1935 813821, info@greenrestaurant.co.uk. Tu-Sa noon-2:30PM 6:30-9:30PM. (updated Nov 2023)
* 50.872-2.5672 Chetnole Inn, Chetnole DT9 6NU, ☏ +44 1935 872337. Country pub with simple rooms, it's the food that gets the great reviews. (updated Nov 2021)

## Drink

* 50.94699-2.515631 The Cross Keys. Pub with meals (mains from £15) and 3 bedrooms. (updated Nov 2021)
* 50.94529-2.516182 The Digby Tap, Cooks Ln, DT9 3NS, ☏ +44 1935 813148. 11AM-11PM. (updated Nov 2023)
* 50.95001-2.517293 The White Hart, 2 Cheap St, DT9 3PX, ☏ +44 1935 817668. (updated Nov 2023)

## Sleep

* 50.94793-2.510941 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. (updated Jul 2020)
* 50.9661-2.494122 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. (updated Nov 2021)
* 51.00731-2.479333 The Kings Arms, North St, Charlton Horethorne DT9 4NL, ☏ +44 1963 220281, admin@thekingsarms.co.uk. £165. (updated Nov 2023)
* 51.0005-2.52134 Queens Arms, Corton Denham DT9 4LR, ☏ +44 1963 220317. Charming small hotel and restaurant. B&B double £140. (updated Dec 2024)

## Connect

Sherborne and its approach roads have 4G from all UK carriers. As of Dec 2024, 5G has not reached town.

## Go next

* west to Yeovil in Somerset