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Sherborne Castle

Sherborne Castle Gardens offers a stunning blend of history and natural beauty. Spanning 42 acres, the ‘Capability’ Brown gardens feature manicured lawns, serene lake, and vibrant flower beds. With scenic walking paths, ancient trees, and views of the majestic castle, it’s a peaceful haven for nature and history lovers.

Owner Info

  • Mr E Wingfield Digby
Sherborne Castle
Sherborne Castle
Sherborne Castle
Sherborne Castle
Sherborne Castle
Sherborne Castle
Sherborne Castle
Sherborne Castle
Sherborne Castle
Sherborne Castle
Sherborne Castle
Sherborne Castle
Sherborne Castle
Sherborne Castle
Sherborne Castle
Sherborne Castle
Sherborne Castle
Sherborne Castle

About Sherborne Castle

The Grade I-listed garden at Sherborne Castle has a long history dating back to the 11th century. Its features have undergone many changes over time, though small clues and reminders of the past remain, such as Dinney’s Bridge, Raleigh’s Seat and Pope’s Seat. ‘Capability’ Brown created an English Landscape Garden in the 18th Century which remain largely unaltered. A 50-acre lake forms the backdrop to a 42-acre garden with sweeping lawns, magnificent herbaceous borders and majestic specimen trees. Champion trees include a renowned Ginkgo, Cedar of Lebanon and Highclere Holly. Delightful walks around the lake lead to features such as the cascade, Earl Henry’s Bridge and the Folly. Shorter walks lead to the courtyard gardens, the ‘Ginkgo Lawn’, the orangery, and the boathouse and pier, offering stunning views of the old castle ruins. In spring the garden awakes to carpets of narcissus, daffodils and anemones including the daffodil, ‘Sherborne’ Cultivar. In summer, colour and fragrance are provided in the herbaceous borders. Autumn brings dazzling reflections of about 40 cultivars of Japanese maples in the lake. This is a garden for all seasons.

Website:

https://www.sherbornecastle.com

Sherborne Castle features

Location details

Sherborne Castle,
New Rd,
Sherborne,
Dorset,
DT9 5NR

Directions to Sherborne Castle
On New Rd B3145. Follow brown signs from A30 & A352.

Sherborne Castle openings

No opening times available.

Accessibility

  • Partial wheelchair access, gravel paths, steep slopes, steps.
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Yes, coaches are accepted at Sherborne Castle. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Sherborne Castle. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Yes, one or more routes at Sherborne Castle are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Sherborne Castle seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.