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Sherborne Museum

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http://www.sherbornemuseum.co.uk

Address:

Sherborne Museum
Church Lane
SHERBORNE
Dorset
DT9 3BP
Tel: +44 01935 812252
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The museum houses a collection of items based on local history, with a large archive collection of photographs, pictures and drawings related to the town, its environs and characters. Permanent displays include Roman history and earlier, the Abbey from 705, Sherborne Old Castle from 1136, Sherborne Castle from 1594, the Silk Industry in the 18th and 19th Centuries and a fine Victorian Dolls House.


Opening Times

Open All Year

Winter/Spring 01/01/2011 - 29/03/2011

Monday Closed

Tuesday 10:30 - 12:30

Wednesday Closed

Thursday 10:30 - 12:30

Friday Closed

Saturday Closed

Sunday Closed

Bank Holiday Closed

Summer 30/03/2011 - 06/11/2011

Monday Closed

Tuesday 10:30 - 16:30

Wednesday 10:30 - 16:30

Thursday 10:30 - 16:30

Friday 10:30 - 16:30

Saturday 10:30 - 16:30

Sunday Closed

Bank Holiday Closed

Autumn/Winter 07/11/2011 - 31/12/2011

Tickets Information

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff*
Adultfrom £1.00
Children, concession & membersfree

Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

Road Directions

Nearest major road is A30. Coming from Shaftesbury turn left down Cheap Street. At the bottom of which is the Museum on the right by the conduit.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Sherborne. On leaving Sherborne station, walk along Digby Road to Sherborne Abbey. Ascend the steps to the right of the Abbey and bear right into Church Lane.

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

  • In town/city centre
  • Indoor Attraction
  • No Smoking Attraction

Accessibility

  • Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Loop system to be installed.
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Payment Methods

  • Approx length of visit - 01:30
  • Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.No.
  • Max group size - 20
  • Min group size - 6
  • Open by appointment outside normal opening times

Specialist Features

  • Marketed towards children
  • Marketed towards families

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups