Historic houses · South West England
Sherborne House, Dorset
In or near Oborne.
Sherborne House, Dorset — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sherborne · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Sherborne House in Dorset, the nearest railway station is Sherborne, which is 0.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DT9 3JG. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Sherborne House, Dorset is a Grade I-listed building in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.
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Official information
Sherborne Museum is located in the heart of Sherborne, Dorset, and showcases the town's rich heritage through various collections. Visitors can explore exhibitions that highlight local history, including the significance of the River Yeo and the Sherborne Missal.
From the Wikipedia article
Sherborne House is a Grade I listed building in Newland, Sherborne, Dorset, England.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Sherborne House was built c.1720 for Henry Seymour Portman as a halfway house between his properties in Somerset (Orchard Portman) and Dorset (Bryanston). John Hutchins in his 'History of Dorset' reported that the house was designed by 'Mr Bastard of Sherborne' (Benjamin Bastard), but given the date of its building, it was more likely that the Bastard company of Blandford Forum only provided the internal joinery. Michael Hill in the Dorset edition of The Buildings of England suggests that Sir James Thornhill may have been the architect. The House, which incorporates an earlier 16th century north wing, is three storeys high and seven bays wide and rendered in stone rubble and brick with a…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 50.9506, -2.5151
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Sherborne
- Postcode
- DT9 3JG
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Phone
- 01935 812252
- Nearest railway station
- Sherborne — 0.8 km
- Opening
- Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10.30am–4.30pm
- Official site
- www.sherbornemuseum.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7494722 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Sherborne House, Dorset (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sherborne House, Dorset?
- Sherborne House, Dorset is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT9 3JG), in the parish of Sherborne.
- What is Sherborne House, Dorset?
- Sherborne House, Dorset — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sherborne House, Dorset?
- The nearest railway station is Sherborne, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT9 3JG.
- Who owns Sherborne House, Dorset?
- Sherborne House, Dorset is owned by Sherborne House Trust.
- Is Sherborne House, Dorset a listed building?
- Sherborne House, Dorset is officially recognised as Grade I listed.
- How do I get to Sherborne House, Dorset?
- The nearest railway station is Sherborne, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT9 3JG.