The Chetnole Inn
26 June 2024
A lovely village inn with snug bar, wood burning stove, wooden floored restaurant and beautiful gardens. This Taste of Dorset Award winning pub also allows dogs in the snug.
Things to do near Sherborne
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The Chetnole Inn
A lovely village inn with snug bar, wood burning stove, wooden floored restaurant and beautiful gardens. This Taste of Dorset Award winning pub also allows dogs in the snug.
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The White Hart Inn
Featuring in Stephen Frears' film, Tamara Drewe, The White Hart Inn is a 17th Century thatched village pub. The pub serves real ale and ciders in the open bar and hearty pub food in the separate dining area. During the summer months, bevvies can be enjoyed in the beer garden and children can make the most of the play area. Parking is available.
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Yetminster
A pretty village on the river Wiggle, worth a visit to see the honey coloured limestone cottages. At the heart of the village you'll find the Oak House Stores, a grade II listed building famed for its cheese and local produce.
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The Rest and Welcome Inn
Try the real ales and home cooking at this Dorset pub in Melbury Osmond, Thomas Hardy's Wessex village of 'Hintock'.
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Aerosaurus Balloons
See the South West from the air with hot air balloon flights over Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset. Flight meeting locations include Exeter, Tiverton, South Brent and Lee Mill in Devon; Launceston and Bodmin in Cornwall; Taunton, Castle Carey and Yeovil in Somerset, and Sherborne, Blandford Forum and Shaftesbury in Dorset.
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Lesley Waters Kitchen Cafe and Restaurant
Following on from her highly successful cookery school, Lesley Waters has opened her cafe and restaurant in the newly refurbished, grade 11 listed Wine Vaults building. With stunning interior, cool bar and eclectic atmosphere this is the place to visit any time of day.
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Sherborne Abbey
Founded by St Aldhelm in 705 AD, this Abbey was the place that Sir Walter Raleigh chose to worship. Some say it is the finest building in Dorset, so a visit to this glorious church is a must if you're in the area.
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Sherborne Abbey Festival
Usually at the beginning of May, this collection of concerts is well over ten years in the running, set in beautiful ecclesiastical venues.
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Sherborne Castle Country Fair
In the spectacular grounds of Sherborne Castle, this annual fair is a firm favourite with both visitors and locals alike. With a big top, dog show, local food hall, animals, show ring and many stalls, there's plenty to keep the whole family happy here!
Things to do near Sherborne
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The White Hart Inn
3 October 2020
Featuring in Stephen Frears' film, Tamara Drewe, The White Hart Inn is a 17th Century thatched village pub. The pub serves real ale and ciders in the open bar and hearty pub food in the separate dining area. During the summer months, bevvies can be enjoyed in the beer garden and children can make the most of the play area. Parking is available.
Yetminster
29 September 2020
A pretty village on the river Wiggle, worth a visit to see the honey coloured limestone cottages. At the heart of the village you'll find the Oak House Stores, a grade II listed building famed for its cheese and local produce.
The Rest and Welcome Inn
3 June 2010
Try the real ales and home cooking at this Dorset pub in Melbury Osmond, Thomas Hardy's Wessex village of 'Hintock'.
Aerosaurus Balloons
See the South West from the air with hot air balloon flights over Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset. Flight meeting locations include Exeter, Tiverton, South Brent and Lee Mill in Devon; Launceston and Bodmin in Cornwall; Taunton, Castle Carey and Yeovil in Somerset, and Sherborne, Blandford Forum and Shaftesbury in Dorset.
Lesley Waters Kitchen Cafe and Restaurant
Following on from her highly successful cookery school, Lesley Waters has opened her cafe and restaurant in the newly refurbished, grade 11 listed Wine Vaults building. With stunning interior, cool bar and eclectic atmosphere this is the place to visit any time of day.
Sherborne Abbey
Founded by St Aldhelm in 705 AD, this Abbey was the place that Sir Walter Raleigh chose to worship. Some say it is the finest building in Dorset, so a visit to this glorious church is a must if you're in the area.
Sherborne Abbey Festival
Usually at the beginning of May, this collection of concerts is well over ten years in the running, set in beautiful ecclesiastical venues.
Sherborne Castle Country Fair
In the spectacular grounds of Sherborne Castle, this annual fair is a firm favourite with both visitors and locals alike. With a big top, dog show, local food hall, animals, show ring and many stalls, there's plenty to keep the whole family happy here!