Sherborne Old Castle Guided Tours Nine Hundred Years of Drama & Discovery
English Heritage, Sherborne Old Castle, Castleton, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3SA
Uncover fresh archival insights, untold local stories, and new perspectives on the site's transformation from a grand 12th-century bishop’s palace into a fierce Civil War stronghold.
Join English Heritage for exclusive free guided tours for the 2026 Heritage Open Days Festival. Booking is essential.
Dates: Sunday 13th, Thursday 17th & Saturday 19th September
Times: 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM (Daily) Tours are approx 1 hours
Suitable for 15 years and above and dogs welcome on leads
Please note there are no toilet facilites on site. Parking available on site
Timings
- Sunday 13 September:
- 11:00 & 14:00
- Thursday 17 September:
- 11:00 & 14:00
- Saturday 19 September:
- 11:00 & 14:00
Location & directions
English Heritage, Sherborne Old Castle, Castleton, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3SA
- Contact on day:
- English Heritage
- Telephone number:
- +447880480811
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking required
- Booking conditions:
- Booking is esseantial due to limited spaces. Booking is through Eventbrite.
- Booking contact name:
- Virginia Slade
- Booking email:
- [email protected]
- Booking website:
- https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sherborne-old-castle-guided-tours-900-years-of-drama-discovery-tickets-1996363755734
- Alternative booking website:
- https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/sherborne-old-castle/
- Booking opens:
- 02 Aug 2026 12:00 AM
- Booking closes:
- 18 Aug 2026 12:00 AM
Accessibility details
There are no toilet facilties on site
Additional information
- Max number of people:
- 10
- Estimated duration:
- 1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)
