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Sherborne Steam and Waterwheel Centre

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

  • 14 Sep 2025
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

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

The Centre brings alive the history of Sherborne' s water supplies and other public health measures. See the vintage waterwheel and steam engines in operation, together with other machinery, visiting attractions and audiovisual displays of restoration work. Refreshments and picnic area. Donations are very welcome. Please take note of the safety notices around the site - hot heavy machinery will be running.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 14 September:
11.30 to 15.30

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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