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Abbey
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Sherborne Castle

Founded by the Saxons, amidst green valleys and wooded hills, Sherborne is a mellow-stoned, living pageant of history, whose ancient and beautiful buildings celebrate the glories of church, military might and educational aspiration.

The evidence is all around you in this beautiful, welcoming town - the superb Abbey Church with its delicate fan-vaulting and stained glass windows, two castles, medieval buildings and renowned schools.  The timeworn Old Castle and the late 16th Century Sherborne Castle built by Sir Walter Raleigh, face each other across the River Yeo to the east of the town.

Sherborne offers delightful and varied shopping, hand-crafted goods and elegant fashions.  It is well known as the home to many fine antique shops and every Thursday and Saturday you can enjoy the busy atmosphere of the open air market in Cheap Street.

It's all just waiting to be explored.

Sherborne Castle

Sherborne Abbey

Aldous Collection

Regular events include craft, art, antique and country fairs at Sherborne Castle and the Digby Hall.  Performances by the Sherborne Chamber Choir and classical music concerts can be enjoyed in the wonderful setting of the Abbey.  During the summer months there are open air concerts and theatre in the grounds of Sherborne Castle.  The traditional Pack Monday Fair, dating back to medieval times, is held on the first Monday after the 10th of  October (Old Michaelmas Day) and begins with Teddy Roe's Band; a noisy midnight processions through the streets of Sherborne.

Sherborne Old Castle

Sherborne is served by three Long Stay car parks and four Shoppers' car parks.  All of which are operated on a Pay and Display basis.

Three and seven day parking permits are available from parking attendants and the Tourist Information Centre.  These permits cover unlimited parking in any of West Dorset District Council's car parks.

Disabled drivers displaying a Disabled Badge may park in any of West Dorset District Council's car parks in either designated disabled bays or elsewhere in the car parks.