Sherborne Walks

20/09/2023

One space just become vacant, so last chance to join the 2023 Sherborne Bombing walk. 30th September. 10.00 - 13.00. Meet outside Sherborne Abbey porch.
Booking details at www.sherbornewalks.co.uk (Contact Paul if you would like more than one space)
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08/09/2023

Sherborne Bombing walk. 30th September. 10.00 - 13.00. Meet outside Sherborne Abbey porch.
Only two places left so if you wish to join this once a year tour, now is the time: to book. Details at www.sherbornewalks.co.uk
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30/08/2023

30 days left to book your place on this interesting insight into this unexpected event in the history of the town. September 30th 1940, BOMBS RAIN DOWN ON THE CLUSTERED TERRACE HOUSES AND BETWEEN SCHOLASTIC AND ECCLESIASTICAL ROOFS OF SHERBORNE.
Discover more about this raid. The walking tour visits sites across the town and relies on contemporary accounts from eye witnesses and related original evidence. There are a surprising number of clues still remaining! Only done once a year to coincide with the anniversary.
Saturday 30th September. 10.00am - 12.45 pm
Meet outside Sherborne Abbey entrance.
Max group size. 10
Book online at www.sherbornewalks.co.uk
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30/07/2023

BOMBS RAIN DOWN ON THE CLUSTERED TERRACE HOUSES AND BETWEEN SCHOLASTIC AND ECCLESIASTICAL ROOFS OF SHERBORNE.
Discover more about the Sherborne Bombing 30th Sept 1940.
This walking tour visits sites across the town and relies on contemporary accounts from eye witnesses and related original evidence. Only done once a year to coincide with the anniversary.
Saturday 30th September. 10.00am - 12.45 pm
Meet outside Sherborne Abbey entrance.
Max group size. 10
Book online at www.sherbornewalks.co.uk
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27/06/2023

SHERBORNE SCHOOL TOURS in July & August ALL CANCELLED
Date change. Monday 24th July and Tuesday 22nd August. 🙂☺️
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26/06/2023

Interested in local history?
LAST OPPORTUNITY to visit the unique Grade One listed Shell House with Sherborne Walks this year - Tuesday 25th July 10.15 a.m.
Who built it? Why? When?
A one hour experience to consider aspects of the town's history during Georgian and Regency times before entering the house. There are only 3 spaces left so if you're interested, visit www.sherbornewalks.co.uk to reserve your place. Full details on the website.
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18/06/2023

Discover the unique history and atmosphere of Sherborne School with Sherborne Walks this Summer.

Wednesday 19 and Monday 24 July | Wednesday 16 and Tuesday 22 August
Time: 2 – 4pm Meet at The Conduit (at the bottom of Cheap Street)

The tour offers a unique opportunity to access the fascinating world of Sherborne School during which we will explain how the School developed on the site of the ancient Benedictine monastery after the 1550’s. You will be guided around the historical central core of the School visiting interesting sites. Learn about some key events, traditions and people associated with the School’s development. Your guide will be accompanied by a member of the Sherborne School Events team who will respond to questions about how the School is organised today.

Over recent years, the site has been used for TV and film sets and has a surprising link to the Germans’ first bombing of a west country town in 1940. There are many insights and surprises to learn about.

The tour will conclude in The Hub Café, where the School invites participants to have a discounted Cream Tea and refreshments.

Max group size – 12 adults (children are most welcome)
Price: £15 per person (£12.50 per person if 2 or more book)
Contact: 07989 453966
Or visit: www.sherbornewalks.co.uk

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06/06/2023

Early warning - last chance for public to view the unique Grade One listed Shell House with Sherborne Walks this year - Tuesday 25th July 10.15 a.m.
A one hour experience to consider aspects of the town's history during Georgian and Regency times before entering the house. There are only 3 spaces left so if you're interested, visit www.sherbornewalks.co.uk to reserve your place. Full details on the website.

06/06/2023

Sherborne Walks guides have been busy guiding guests around Dorset and Cornwall throughout this glorious May / June. Let's hope the settled spell lasts for a while longer.
Images from Cornwall include: Mum watched by daughter holding arsenic at Geever tin mine; a group photo across St Michael's Mount and unusual views of the Eden Project. Off to Cornwall again next week.
Look out for some new Sherborne historic town tours in July and August. They will be announced and available w/b 19th June.
😎Tour guiding is varied and fun. 😉

25/04/2023

Happy Feet from Exmouth thoroughly enjoyed exploring the hidden and less obvious aspects the the historic town on a lovely sunny morning. Yesterday they were caught in a hail storm walking in the local area. What a difference a day makes!
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17/04/2023

'This was a visit to The Shell House in Sherborne but it was so much more. Although I have lived in the town for over 30 years I had not heard about it before as it is in private grounds. Paul was an excellent guide, he told us a great deal about the history of the town during the Georgian and Regency periods until we finally reached the our goal. The shell house itself was both beautiful and fascinating. A Grade One listed building, it is well worth a visit on the few occasions it is available for viewing.' Liz, April 2023

I do appreciate positive feedback! Only one more opportunity this year - 6 already booked for July 25th visit. Only 4 spaces left.

07/04/2023

LOOKING FOR SOMEWHERE TO EXPLORE THIS EASTER?
ONLY TWO OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE THIS YEAR, SO BE QUICK IF YOU WISH TO JOIN THE GROUP
Visit the curious and rarely visited Grade One listed Shell House in Sherborne town centre. A few places are still available for next Tuesday, 11th April.
Meet 10.15a.m. The Conduit, The Parade,

Booking details available: www.sherbornewalks.co.uk 👍👍

During this one hour tour Paul will consider the evidence for a Regency ‘Vauxhall’ garden in Sherborne. The walk will go a short distance along Long Street to look at the home of the original owners of the Shell House. We will then walk up Cheap Street and into Hound Street where the tour will conclude with a visit to the unique Georgian Shell House in Harper House.
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Max group size – 8 Price: £15 per person (£12.50 pp if pair or more book)

30/03/2023

Only 11 days left to book your places on this rare opportunity to visit the Shell House this year. To attract more interest, a reduced rate of £12.50 per person for any group of two or more. Max of 6 places left. Choose the 'Pay locally' option when booking online & pay start of tour. Alternatively simply contact me directly [email protected].
Booking details available: www.sherbornewalks.co.uk 👍👍
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24/03/2023

BE QUICK IF YOU WISH TO EXPLORE SHERBORNE TOWN CENTRE. Places are available on a recently requested Historic Town walking tour on Sunday 26th March. Meet 10.30a.m. The Conduit, The Parade, Sherborne.
Booking details available: www.sherbornewalks.co.uk 👍👍

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22/03/2023

Only a few weeks left to book on this rare opportunity to visit the Grade One listed Shell House in Sherborne town centre. Tuesday 11th April, 10.15 a.m. Places are beginning to be reserved so don't delay if you're interested in this fascinating historical conundrum - Why was the Shell House built? Booking details at www.sherbornewalks.co.uk. 🙂🙂🙂🙂
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11/03/2023

Time is ticking to book your place on this rare opportunity to visit the unique Shell House in Sherborne town centre. on Tuesday 11th April. The fascinating historical one hour walk starts 10.15 a.m. from The Conduit. See www.sherbornewalks.co.uk for details.
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20/02/2023

Sherborne Walks is please to announce the start of our new & interesting variety of guided walks for the 2023 season.

April 11th join a group visit to the Grade One listed Shell House (No public access normally); or join a guide tour around the Historic Town Centre on published dates; learn about the history of Markets and Fairs whilst experiencing the monthly Sherborne Market. Many other special themed guided walking tours will be available.

If you're interested visit www.sherbornewalks.co.uk for our programme and activity dates.

We look forward to welcoming you.

27/09/2022

CANCELLED - SHERBORNE BOMBING WALK SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER. Look out for new dates in 2023.

07/09/2022

Discover more about the Sherborne Bombing 30th Sept 1940. The tour visits sites across the town and relies on contemporary accounts from eye witnesses and related original evidence. Only done once a year to coincide with the anniversary. Book online at www.sherbornewalks.co.uk

23/07/2022

Last opportunity to book with Sherborne Walks a visit to the unique and curious Shell House in Sherborne town centre.
Friday 12th or Friday 19th August
During this one hour tour Paul will consider the evidence for a Regency ‘Vauxhall’ garden in Sherborne. The walk will go a short distance along Long Street to look at the home of the original owners of the Shell House. We will then walk up Cheap Street and into Hound Street where the tour will conclude with a visit to the rarely visited and unique Georgian Shell House in Harper House.

Meet at The Conduit. 10.15 a.m. Book on-line at www.sherbornewalks.co.uk and select Our Programme.

Max group size 8 (Only 2 spaces left on 19th August)

18/06/2022

Friday 12th and 19th August. 10.15 - 11.15. Access the rarely visited Shell House and learn more about Regency & Victorian Sherborne. More details and booking at www.sherbornewalks.co.uk . 👍👍

11/04/2022

A few spaces left to join this rare opportunity to visit the unique Shell House in Sherborne tomorrow. Historical one hour walk starts 10.15 a.m. from The Conduit. See www.sherbornewalks.co.uk for details.
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25/03/2022

Historic Houses Association’s inspiring article on Dorset gardens - all within easy reach of Sherborne. Lovely photos too.
Why not add a fascinating walk around the historic town to complete your stay! https://historichouses.org/the-great-garden-trail-of-dorset/…

In this article, we take you on a curated tour of five fabulous places which you might want to consider for when you next visit the region.

08/12/2021

Thank you for supporting us during 2021. Are you looking for original ideas for a Christmas gift?
Read this review from January 2021.

"I bought a private walking tour as a Christmas present for my family, wanting something we could do together (covid safe), enjoy even with our different tastes and learn something new about the area.

Having reached out to Paul to ask if he would be able to accommodate something for us - and did he deliver!

Honestly this was such a brilliant day out that the family continue to bring up. Paul is enthusiastic, paces the tour well and brings so much context to a town that you would miss just by taking a stroll around.
We covered so much history and some hilarious I can't believe that happened stories that I really have discovered a new level of love for Sherborne.

Please do reach out and book a place, it's such a fabulous way to spend a few hours and you're guaranteed to learn a piece of history and make some wonderful memories."

Have a great time!

17/09/2021

Join one of our historic tours and listen to all the tales of the past. You will find booking information on the website.

14/09/2021

This tour was so popular last year we had to add more dates! This year is looking to be a sell out too! Grab the last tickets and book on our website.

10/09/2021

08/09/2021

Why is Sir Walter Raleigh so notable in Sherborne? Book on to one of our tours to find out!

06/09/2021

Have you joined us on a tour? If so we would love your feedback!