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WELCOME TO SHERBORNE CASTLE & GARDENS

We are now closed for the winter.

The gardens reopen 1st April 2026

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Sherborne Castle

Visitors from all over the world have been attracted to its outstanding collections of art and furniture, connection to Sir Walter Raleigh and to admire Capability Brown’s landscape.

Castle Timed Tour and Gardens entry from £20

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Landscape Gardens

Our Grade I listed Garden was one of Capability Brown’s first commissions giving us a magnificent English Landscape Garden which survives largely unaltered today. 

Gardens entry from £15

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Sherborne Castle and Gardens

Welcome to Sherborne Castle, Dorset which has been our family home since 1617. Built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594, this historic house reflects a glorious variety of decorative styles from over 400 years of English History. Experience nationally important collections of furniture, paintings and porcelain.  Walk in Capability Brown’s English Landscape Garden.  We look forward to welcoming you.

The Wingfield Digby Family

Don't just take our word for it...

A lovely place!

We booked the last tour of the day (3pm) on Thursday 21 August. Lovely property and staff. (David on the ticket office was charming and Chris who was our tour guide was delightful - very knowledgeable and with a very keen sense of humor.) An extremely enjoyable afternoon. We will be back and will probably spend a whole day on site next time.

Family holiday

A beautiful castle with lots of history. Magnificent gardens and lake and shout out to are very knowledgeable guide Elliot who gave a great tour. Sherborne is worth a visit if you are in area on holiday.

Sherborne Castle, grounds & guided tour

We visited Sherborne Castle, originally the home of Sir Walter Raleigh a Tudor house that he moved into from the old castle which are ruins now. It is still occupied so no photos of the inside. Amazing grounds (added later) & a great piece of history, well worth booking the guided tour, our guide Elena was brilliant. Very knowledgeable and funny. If you are ever near Sherborne visit the ‘new’ castle….book the tour & enjoy.
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Events at Sherborne Castle and Gardens

Easter Trail

Wednesday 1st April - Sunday 12th April 2026

We are closed on Mondays with the exception of bank holiday Easter Monday

Become a member today

Sherborne Castle & Gardens is proud to be a member of the Historic Houses, the association for independent and privately owned houses in the UK that are open for visiting. Your Historic Houses membership allows free entry at Sherborne Castle & Gardens and a 5% discount voucher for the Walled Garden Restaurant at Castle Gardens. With a membership you can visit houses, castles, and gardens, large and small throughout the UK.
Join here - Use code SHER72 for £5 discount
Season Tickets available
A Season Ticket allows the holder the benefits of free parking; the opportunity to walk within the beautiful gardens and discounts.
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Sherborne Wine
Brut, Wine Brandy​, Rosé and Special Reserve – now available from our online shop.
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A selection of books available
Sherborne Castle & Gardens Guide Book and Sir Walter Raleigh – now available from our online shop.
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Photography Competition

Capture the gardens or wildlife at Sherborne Castle & Gardens with our adult and children’s photography competition.

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Sherborne Wine
Brut, Wine Brandy​, Special Reserve and Gin – now available from our online shop.
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A selection of books available
Sherborne Castle & Gardens Guide Book and Sir Walter Raleigh – now available from our online shop.
Buy now

Sherborne Castle and Gardens, New Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5NR Tel 01935 813182

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