Museums · South West England
Sherborne
In or near Oborne.
Sherborne — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Sherborne · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Sherborne is a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full 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.
Place summary
Sherborne is a museum located in South-West England. It highlights the area's historical and cultural heritage through various exhibits and collections.
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Background
History
In 705, the diocese of Wessex was split between Sherborne and Winchester, and King Ine founded an abbey for St Aldhelm, the first Bishop of Sherborne, which covered Dorset, Somerset, and Devon. King Alfred the Great's elder brothers, King Æthelbald and King Æthelberht, are buried in the abbey. The large Sherborne diocese lasted until about 909 when it was further sub-divided into three sees, with Sherborne covering Dorset. In 933, King Æthelstan granted land at Sherborne to the nuns of Shaftesbury Abbey under the condition that they would recite the Psalter once a year on All Saints' day and say prayers for the king. In 1075, the bishop's seat was moved to Old Sarum and the church at…
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- Coordinates
- 50.9469, -2.5171
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Sherborne
- Postcode
- DT9 3BP
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Phone
- +44 1935 812252
- Nearest railway station
- Sherborne — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10.30am–4.30pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- www.sherbornemuseum.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Sherborne (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sherborne?
- Sherborne is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT9 3BP), in the parish of Sherborne.
- What is Sherborne?
- Sherborne — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sherborne?
- The nearest railway station is Sherborne, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT9 3BP.
- How do I get to Sherborne?
- The nearest railway station is Sherborne, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT9 3BP.