Sherborne in Dorset, England is a picturesque market town set on the River Yeo, noted for its honey‑coloured stone buildings and compact historic centre. It’s dominated by the dramatic silhouette of Sherborne Abbey and benefits from two castle sites nearby - the ruined Sherborne Old Castle on a promontory and the later house and park at Sherborne Castle, both surrounded by attractive parkland.
The town has medieval origins and a long history as a religious and market centre, and today combines tourism with local services, independent shops, antiques and a lively cultural scene including arts events and festivals. Sherborne is also known for its schools, which give it a continuing social buzz, and it remains a popular base for exploring the wider Dorset countryside.
Postcode districts covering Sherborne
Most populated places nearby
- Weymouth 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Yeovil 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Bridgwater 24.5 miles39.4 km
- Frome 18.5 miles29.8 km
- Warminster 22.9 miles36.8 km
- Dorchester 16.9 miles27.1 km
- Bridport 18.5 miles29.7 km
- Chard 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Chard Town 19.5 miles31.4 km
- Street 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Blandford Forum 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Wells 18.8 miles30.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Castleton Parish 0.2 miles0.4 km
- Sherborne West Ward 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Sherborne East Ward 0.3 miles0.6 km
- Sherborne Rural Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Oborne Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- North Wootton Parish 1.9 miles3 km
- Nether Compton Built-up area 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Haydon Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Holway Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Poyntington Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Longburton Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Sandford Orcas Parish 2.5 miles4 km
Example postcodes in Sherborne
DT9 6AW, DT9 3AG, DT9 6DR, DT9 4JD, DT9 3DS, DT9 3JX, DT9 4EL, DT9 4DF, DT9 6AF … See all
Transport links
- Bristol Airport 31.2 miles50.2 km
- Bournemouth Airport 31.8 miles51.1 km
- Sherborne Railway Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Thornford Railway Station 3.7 miles5.9 km
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Schools in Sherborne
- Sherborne Abbey C of E Primary School Primary
- Sherborne Preparatory School Independent - all ages
- Sherborne Primary School Primary
- Sherborne School Independent - secondary
- Sherborne School for Girls Independent - secondary
- The Gryphon School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Huish Park Stadium 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Wincanton Racecourse Recreation 9.3 miles14.9 km
- King Alfred's Tower Historic site 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Stourhead Estate 14 miles22.5 km
- Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 15.6 miles25.2 km
- Clarks Village Shopping centre 15.6 miles25.2 km
- Chalice Well Gardens 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Poundbury Camp Historic site 16.4 miles26.3 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Wardour Castle Estate 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Longleat Country house 19.5 miles31.4 km