Discover 1300 years of history with a guided tour of Sherborne Abbey led by one of our experienced tour guides. Come and see this magnificent building, one of the jewels of Dorset. Two Saxon kings are buried here; Thomas Wyatt, Tudor courtier and poet, has his grave here; Sir Walter Raleigh worshipped here. You may even hear the heaviest peal of eight bells in the world! The Abbey Shop will be open plus children's trails available and other information leaflets. Donations are appreciated.
Discover 1300 years of history with a guided tour of Sherborne Abbey led by one of our experienced tour guides. Come and see this magnificent building, one of the jewels of Dorset. Two Saxon kings are buried here; Thomas Wyatt, Tudor courtier and poet, has his grave here; Sir Walter Raleigh worshipped here. You may even hear the heaviest peal of eight bells in the world! The Abbey Shop will be open plus children's trails available and other information leaflets. Donations are appreciated.
Timings & Tours
Friday 12 September:14.30
Saturday 13 September:10.00
Sunday 14 September:14.00
Monday 15 September:10.30
Tuesday 16 September:10.00
Wednesday 17 September:14.30
Thursday 18 September:10.00
Friday 19 September:14.30
Saturday 20 September:10.00
Location & directions
Location details will be available on the ticket, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9
Directions:There is no general parking at Sherborne Abbey but disabled parking spaces outside the Abbey (DT9 3LQ) can be reserved by ringing Joanna at the Parish Office on 01395 713777. Culverhayes car park (short & long stay) in Sherborne (DT9 3ED) is just a few minutes' walk from the Abbey
Contact on day:Dorset Architectural Heritage Week
Telephone number:+441202888992
Booking information
Pre-booking requirement:Pre-booking requiredBooking conditions:Please book via www.ticketsource.co.uk/dahw2025Booking contact name:Dorset Architectural Heritage WeekBooking telephone number:+441202888992Booking email:dahw@edht.org.ukBooking website:https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/dahw2025Booking opens:01 Aug 2025 11:00 AMBooking closes:19 Sep 2025 12:00 PM
Additional information
Max no of people per tour:20Est. tour duration:1 hour(s)
Disclaimer: All information was correct when the listing was prepared. Any questions about the event should be directed to the event organiser.