Sherborne Castle Castles
Built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594, Sherborne Castle has been home of the Digby family since 1617. Set in 40 acres of glorious 'Capability' Brown landscaped gardens and grounds around his 50 acre lake, the Castle contains a splendid collection of art, furniture and porcelain.
The first building on the site was a medieval hunting lodge in the Deer Park belonging to Sherborne Old Castle. Sir Walter Raleigh fell in love with the Castle when he was travelling to Plymouth and petitioned Queen Elizabeth to persuade the Church, who owned it, to relinquish the estate to the Crown. The lease of 99 years was transferred to Raleigh and he tried to modernise the 12th century Old Castle but decided to build a new home on the site of the hunting lodge in the deer park
Springtime boasts an incredible array of bulbs, summer months bring to life the seductive atmosphere of the garden
The tranquil lakeside walk takes you through a superb collection of trees and plants. The Ginkgo, spectacular Metasequoia and gigantic Cedars are a must for any arborist
Attraction Details
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AddressNew Road, Dorset, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 5NR
Opening timesEvery day (ex Mon & Fri) 11am - 4.30pm
Entry costs
Attraction typeCastles
Hotels near Sherborne Castle
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Half Moon by Marston's
A 1-minute walk from the beautiful Sherborne Abbey, the Half Moon provides stylish accommodation in the centre of this pretty Dorset town. With a restaurant and bar, there is free parking and Wi-Fi at this Marstons Inn..
Cumberland House
Cumberland House is located in the market town of Sherborne. There is free WiFi access available and the property offers free on-site parking. Each room here will provide you with a TV and tea/coffee making facilities.
Woodview Guesthouse
Woodview Guesthouse offers accommodation in Sherborne. Free WiFi is provided and free private parking is available on site. Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV.
Stoneleigh Barn Bed and
The 200-year-old Stoneleigh Barn Bed and Breakfast offers charming accommodation set in a restored barn. Located outside Sherborne, it looks onto the pretty Dorset countryside..
Kingfisher Cottage
Set 47 km from Bath and 39 km from Weymouth, Kingfisher Cottage offers pet-friendly accommodation in Sherborne. It provides free private parking. Poole is 45 km from Kingfisher Cottage, while Taunton is 42 km away.
Old Orchard Cottage
Located in Sherborne, this holiday home is situated 49 km from Bath. It provides free private parking. Bournemouth is 49 km from Old Orchard Cottage, while Salisbury is 49 km from the property.
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