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Sherborne Steam and Waterwheel Centre

Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre, Oborne Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3RX

  • 13 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking not required
  • | Site opening

Enjoy the power of steam and water as it was in years gone by.

The Centre brings alive the story of Sherborne’s drinking water supply and other public health measures. Our 26ft waterwheel and very large steam engine will be running. Basic refreshments, picnic area, toilet. Free parking on adjacent Oborne Road. Very little parking on site. Donations welcome.

Timings

Sunday 13 September:
1130-1530

Location & directions

Sherborne Steam & Waterwheel Centre, Oborne Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3RX

Directions:
Please use free parking on Oborne Road opposite entrance to site. Pedestrian access to site via short driveway from Oborne Road marked by notices and flags.
Contact on day:
Dorset Architectural Heritage Week
Telephone number:
+441202888992

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Generally good access. Please take note of safety notices around the site. Hot and heavy machinery running. On-site toilet accessed via multiple steps and handrail. No onsite parking

Additional information

Please use free parking on Oborne Road opposite entrance of site. Pedestrian access via short driveway from Oborne Road marked by notices and flags.

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