First Image

Sherborne Old Castle

Recommended by Visit England Logo
Overview
The ruins of this early 12th-century castle are a testament to the 16 days Oliver Cromwell's army took to capture it during the Civil War.
Features

  • Opening Times
  • Opening Times: Open Sep-Oct, daily 10-5; See website for opening times Mar onwards (closed 30 minutes before close). Closed Nov-Mar

  • Facilities
  • Parking onsite
  • Parking nearby
Location
Castleton, SHERBORNE, DT9 3SA
About the area
Dorset is made up of rugged coastlines, high chalk downlands and a chain of picturesque villages and seaside towns that make up Britain’s Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, noted for its layers of shale and numerous fossils embedded in the rock. Hidden gems of Dorset can be found down winding, country lanes that lead to snug villages hidden from view.
Area image

Sherborne Old Castle

Recommended by Visit England Logo
Overview
The ruins of this early 12th-century castle are a testament to the 16 days Oliver Cromwell's army took to capture it during the Civil War.
Features
  • Opening Times
  • Opening Times: Open Sep-Oct, daily 10-5; See website for opening times Mar onwards (closed 30 minutes before close). Closed Nov-Mar
  • Facilities
  • Parking onsite
  • Parking nearby
Location
Castleton, SHERBORNE, DT9 3SA
About the area
Area image
Dorset is made up of rugged coastlines, high chalk downlands and a chain of picturesque villages and seaside towns that make up Britain’s Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, noted for its layers of shale and numerous fossils embedded in the rock. Hidden gems of Dorset can be found down winding, country lanes that lead to snug villages hidden from view.