English Heritage sites near Sherborne Parish

SHERBORNE OLD CASTLE
1 miles from Sherborne Parish
Built on a grand scale in the 12th century by the Bishop of Salisbury, Sherborne was coveted by churchmen and noblemen alike giving it a long, chequered history. Picnic, shop, light refreshments.

FIDDLEFORD MANOR
11 miles from Sherborne Parish
The principal parts of a small stone manor house, probably begun about 1370 for William Latimer, Sheriff of Somerset and Dorset. The hall and solar chamber display outstandingly fine timber roofs.

MUCHELNEY ABBEY
13 miles from Sherborne Parish
Once a wealthy Benedictine house, Muchelney’s main buildings were demolished by Henry VIII in 1538. See the richly decorated cloister walk and thatched monks’ lavatory – the only one in Britain.

GLASTONBURY TRIBUNAL
16 miles from Sherborne Parish
Fine, late 15th century stone townhouse, early Tudor façade and panelled interiors. Home to Glastonbury Lake Village Museum: discover life 2000 years ago when much of Somerset consisted of marshy sea.

THE NINE STONES
16 miles from Sherborne Parish
Now in a wooded glade, this small prehistoric circle of nine standing stones was constructed around 4,000 years ago and is surrounded by a mysterious air. Winterbourne Poor Lot Barrows are nearby.

WINTERBOURNE POOR LOT BARROWS
16 miles from Sherborne Parish
A 'cemetery' of 44 Bronze Age burial mounds of varying types and sizes, straddling the A35 main road.
Churches in Sherborne Parish
Castleton: St Mary Magdalene
Sherborne: Abbey Church of St Mary The Virgin

Abbey Close
Sherborne
(01935) 812452
http://www.sherborneabbey.com
Regular Services
Morning Prayer is said in the Lady Chapel at 8.30 am every weekday
Holy Communion is celebrated: Monday at 9.00 am, Tuesday at 12 noon Wednesday at 10.30 am, Thursday at 12 noon Friday and Saturday at 9.00 am
Sunday Services
8.00 am Holy Communion
9.30 am Parish Eucharist
6.30 pm Sung Evensong (5.00 pm in the winter)
Full details of services and other events in Sherborne Abbey can be found on the Abbey website www.sherborneabbey.com
Opening Hours
The Abbey is open every day from 8.30 am to 6.00 pm (4.00 pm in the winter)
There is no admission charge - donations are welcome
There is a free guided tour during the summer season (April to October) each Tuesday at 10.30 am and each Friday at 2.30 pm (services permitting)
Visit the Abbey Shop In The Close for a full range of gifts and souvenirs, plus books, CDs, cards, etc
Sherborne: STPAULS@THEGRYPHON
Bristol Road
Sherborne
(01935) 816444
http://www.stpauls-sherborne.org.uk
St Paul’s Church began in 1883 and since 2006 has held its main Sunday service at The Gryphon School. We are a lively family friendly Evangelical Anglican church and are part of the Parish of Sherborne. During the week we have a wide range of activities for young and old. We believe that faith isn’t just for Sundays and that God is interested in the whole of our lives.
Pubs in Sherborne Parish
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Britannia Inn Hotel

Westbury, Sherborne, DT9 3EH
(01935) 817564
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Cross Keys

The Parade, Cheap Street, Sherborne, DT9 3BJ
(01935) 508130
thecrosskeyssherborne.com
Crown

Cutty Sark Ale House

257 Westbury, Sherborne, DT9 3EH
(01935) 812094
sherbornebrewery.co.uk
Digby Tap

Cooks Lane, Sherborne, DT9 3NS
(01935) 813148
digbytap.co.uk/
George Hotel

Higher Cheap Street, Sherborne, DT9 3JD
(01935) 812785
thegeorgesherborne.co.uk/
Half Moon Hotel

Half Moon Street, Sherborne, DT9 3LN
(01935) 812017
halfmoonpubsherborne.co.uk
Mermaid Pub & Restaurant

Plume of Feathers

Half Moon Street, Sherborne, DT9 3LN
(01935) 816569
theplumesherborne.co.uk/
Sherborne Conservative Club

St Johns Buildings, The Parade, Sherborne, DT9 3BJ
(01935) 812626
Sherborne Hotel

Horsecastles Lane, Sherborne, DT9 6BB
(01935) 813191
sherbornehotel.co.uk
Skippers Pub & Cafe

Three Wishes

78 Cheap Street, Sherborne, DT9 3BJ
(01935) 817777
thethreewishes.co.uk/
White Hart

2 Cheap Street, Sherborne, DT9 3PT
(01935) 817668
whitehart-sherborne.co.uk/