Sherborne Castle
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Port
Portland, England, United Kingdom
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$150
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 5¼ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Sherbourne is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful towns in England. It boasts an abundance of medieval buildings, a superb abbey, world-famous schools, picturesque almshouses and a stunning castle.
During your visit to Sherbourne, you will have time to explore this loveliest of English towns and to visit the castle. Dorset’s Sherborne Castle has been a family home since 1617. The castle was commissioned by Sir Walter Raleigh back in 1594 and today still features many splendid rooms with a glorious variety of decorative styles from more than 400 years of English history
On a private guided tour, you will view the original kitchen dating back to the 14th century, along with the beautifully presented drawing room and library, splendid collections of art, furniture, and porcelain, family artifacts and archaeological ‘finds’ from medieval times. The stunning grounds and gardens are set around a fabulous 50-acre lake magnificently landscaped by Capability Brown in 1753. Take time to stroll among the beautiful plantings of specimen trees, herbaceous borders and sweeping lawns.
Please note: Tour requires an approximately 15-minute walk from the coach parking area to reach the castle. Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, cobblestones, sustained steep inclines, gravel, grass, and many steps. Wear sturdy non-skid walking shoes.