Sherborne, Dorset - Attractions and Language Centres

Sherborne

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Sherborne is without doubt one of the most beautiful towns in England. Containing an abundance of medieval buildings, superb abbey, world famous schools, picturesque almshouse and two castles, Sherborne has much to offer visitors - it is ideally located on the Dorset and Somerset border and has excellent transport links enabling the town to flourish.

Sherborne is also a busy business and market centre for a wide area. It still retains small and specialist businesses and has a delightful shopping centre with a large choice of handcrafted goods and elegant fashions. It has become an important town in the region for art and antiques. Excellent buildings and a safe and friendly location make Sherborne a fine centre for those wishing to explore the delightful and unspoilt Wessex area of Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire.

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Language centres in Sherborne

International College Sherborne >

Its key features are small classes (average 6 students), small College (usually maximum of 140), highly qualified, experienced and successful teaching staff, and excellent facilities.

Attractions

Sherborne Castle >

Built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594, Sherborne Castle has been home of the Digby family since 1617. Set in 40 acres of glorious 'Capability' Brown landscaped gardens and grounds around its 50 acre lake, the Castle contains a splendid collection of art, furniture and porcelain.

Fleet Air Arm Museum >

The Royal Navy operates on the sea, under the sea, on the land and in the air. Welcome to The Fleet Air Arm Museum - representing the flying arm of the Royal Navy.

Sherborne Abbey >

Founded by St. Aldhelm in AD 705, the Abbey has developed from Saxon cathedral to the worshipping heart of a monastic community, and finally, to one of the most beautiful of England's parish churches.

Haynes Motor Museum >

The Haynes Motor Museum holds over 400 amazing cars and bikes from nostalgic classics of the 50s and 60s, glorious Bentleys and Rolls Royces to exciting super cars like the Jaguar XJ220.

Town Factfile

Population	9,400
Nearest Airports	Bournemouth >
Distance From London	122 Miles, 2 hours 20 minutes by train
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