Sherborne Castle is located in the north of west Dorset - on the edge of the medieval town of Sherborne. Sherborne boasts two castles - the New, and the ruins of the Old; despite having over 400 years of history, we (Sherborne Castle) are the 'New' Castle. Sherborne Castle |  |
Maps:
Click here to use Google Mapping to locate us.
Click here to view a local map of Sherborne.
Click here to view a map of Sherborne Castle Gardens and Grounds.
Getting here by Road:
From The North: Leave the M5 at Junction 25 and follow signs for Yeovil and then Sherborne.
From The East : Via the A303 signposted Sherborne (via Wincanton) or A30.
From The West : Via the A30 from Exeter and Honiton and follow signs to Yeovil then Sherborne.
From the South: Via Blandford or Dorchester (A352).
IMPORTANT - PLEASE NOTE: There is only one entrance gate into Sherborne Castle. This is on New Road, Sherborne (B3145) - adjacent to Castle Gardens garden centre. Other routes shown by in-car SatNav or Google mapping systems etc, are physically NOT possible.
Getting here by Rail:
London Waterloo to Exeter St. Davids services call at Sherborne (approx 2 hours 15 minutes from London).
The Castle is a 10 minute walk from Sherborne Station, and a local taxi firm can be found just outside the station.
Click here to visit the South West Trains website for Time Table and Fare information.
Getting here by Bus:
Regional bus services to Sherborne from other regional towns can be found by contacting
traveline - the public transport information service.