Welcome to Sherborne and the Surrounding Area

Sherborne is the ancient capital of Dorset and rich in history, culture and interest. The Eastbury is just a short walk away from the town centre and its ancient Abbey. Also close by are Sherborne's historic castles. The town is popular for its shops and is ideal for antiques, fine art and elegant fashions.

Sherborne is surrounded by a wealth of places to visit in both Dorset and Somerset. These include many stately homes and gardens such as Stourhead, Montacute House and Forde Abbey, interesting towns and villages and a choice of historic sites such as Portland Bill and Corfe Castle.

Dorset's unique Jurassic coast, now a World Heritage Site, is easily accessible and not to be missed.

Sherborne's surrounding countryside includes both the Blackmore Vale and the contrasting Dorset downs, with many conservation areas and sites of special interest.

1 Abbotsbury
2 Alfred's Tower
3 Athelhampton House
4 Badbury Rings
5 Barrington Court
6 Bovington Tank Museum
7 Brownsea Island
8 Burton Bradstock
9 Cerne Giant
10 Cheddar Gorge
11 Corfe Castle
12 Cricket St Thomas
13 Durdle Door
14 Fleet Air Arm Museum
15 Forde Abbey

16 Glastonbury
17 Hardy's Cottage
18 Haynes Motor Museum
19 Kingston Lacy
20 Larmer Tree
21 Longleat
22 Lulworth
23 Lytes Cary Manor
24 Milton Abbas & Abbey
25 Montacute House
26 Sherborne Abbey & Castles
27 Stonehenge
28 Stourhead
29 Tintinhull Gardens