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Things to see in Sherborne (United Kingdom): 23 places and when to go
Sherborne is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 23 places in and around it, mainly History (10), Temples (4), Museums and art (4). The best known are Sherborne Abbey, Montacute House and Cadbury Castle, Somerset. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 43. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 50.9467, -2.5161
- Places
- 23 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (10) · Temples (4) · Museums and art (4) · Nature (4) · Wildlife (3) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BRS Bristol, 50 km as the crow flies
What to see in Sherborne
The places in and around Sherborne, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Sherborne AbbeyChurch building in Dorset, England, UK34 m
- Montacute HouseLate Elizabethan mansion with garden in Montacute, South Somerset, England, UK14 km
- Cadbury Castle, SomersetHillfort in Somerset, England, UK8.7 km
- Sherborne CastleGrade I listed historic house museum in Sherborne, United Kingdom1.1 km
- LindinisFormer small town now known as llchester13 km
- Royal Navy Museum, Naval AviationNaval aviation museum in England, United Kingdom11 km
- Gartell Light RailwayRailway line in the UK9.6 km
- Montacute CastleMotte-and-bailey castle in Montacute, Somerset, England, UK14 km
- Sturminster Newton CastleFortified manor house, formerly a hillfort, in Dorset, England, UK15 km
- Brympton d'EvercyGrade I listed building in South Somerset, England, UK12 km
- Church of St Andrew, NorthoverChurch in South Somerset, England, UK13 km
- Haynes Motor MuseumTransport Museum in the United Kingdom11 km
- Sherborne Old CastleGrade I listed castle in Castleton, Dorset, England, UK1.0 km
- St Vincent's Church, AshingtonChurch in South Somerset, England, UK9.2 km
- Church of St Mary, Abbas and TemplecombeChurch in South Somerset, England, UK9.3 km
- Babcary MeadowsBiological site in Somerset, UK15 km
- Hardington MoorNature reserve in Somerset, England13 km
- Horsington HouseEnglish country house in Horsington, South Somerset, England, UK9.7 km
- Ilchester MuseumLocal museum in Somerset, England13 km
- Lytes CaryGrade I listed manor house in Somerset, England, UK15 km
- The ManorHotel in Yeovil, South Somerset, England, UK8.4 km
- Sherborne MuseumMuseum in Dorset, England, UK29 m
- West Coker Fen Nature ReserveProtected area14 km
When to go to Sherborne
The best time to visit Sherborne is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:11
- FebPossible9:45
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:34
- MayBest time15:18
- JunBest time16:17
- JulBest time15:52
- AugBest time14:21
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:24
- NovBetter not8:37
- DecPossible7:43
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 43. In April, 23 of the 23 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Sherborne
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS, Bristol), 50 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Dorchester41 places26 km
- Bridport31 places30 km
- Wells60 places31 km
- Ilminster16 places31 km
- Warminster25 places31 km
- Cranborne29 places36 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Sherborne?
The best known: Sherborne Abbey, Montacute House, Cadbury Castle, Somerset, Sherborne Castle, Lindinis. In all, 23 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Sherborne?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 43.
How do you get to Sherborne?
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), 50 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Sherborne as the destination and these 23 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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