Welcome to Sherborne Walks
Join our local Blue Badge Tour Guides to experience a variety of guided walking tours based in the beautiful market town of Sherborne and beyond.
Sherborne Walks are so pleased to be filling out our events calender, we have more in the pipeline too, to be the first to hear about new walks please subscribe to our newsletter.
As local guides we can add extra depth and enjoyment as you explore the town – it can make a big difference!
In two hours, we can unlock 1300 years of history of one of the most beautiful towns in Dorset, help you meet local characters and take you on a walking tour back through time.
After your walk you can spend time visiting Sherborne Castle and The Old Castle; the stunning Sherborne Abbey, Sherborne Museum, explore the independent shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Visit Discover Sherborne for more ideas.
We are experienced high-quality Blue Badge guides who are the official tourist guides of the United Kingdom. We wear a Blue Badge to indicate our professionalism and are recognised by local tourist bodies throughout the UK, including Visit England and Visit Dorset.
We make Sherborne accessible to all and help you enjoy your visit by providing guided walks, ideas of what else to do and where to visit.
We believe the personal touch is what will make your visit special.
A New way to view
Zoom Talks with Sherborne Walks Keeping up with technology Well 2020 has made a few businesses change the way they work and this includes how we work too. We still want to deliver the same interesting and exciting tales that we normally share in person, however...
Sherborne Bombing
Sherborne’s BombingIn 1940, Britain was at war against Nazi Germany. On 30 September 1940 at about 4.30 p.m. the residents of Sherborne got a shock. As local historian Gerald Pitman wrote “some 300 bombs, about 60 tons, were dropped in under 5 minutes.”Sherborne had...
Sherborne’s Fire Marks
Sherborne’s Fire MarksA few weeks ago I listened with interest to the Sherborne Podcast on Sherborne Fire Station. I was reminded that keeping your eyes up as you walk around the streets of central Sherborne can reveal unexpected objects. These range from detailed...
Join one of our historic tours and listen to all the tales of the past. You will find booking information on the website.
#Sherborneabbey #OldSherborne #Sherborne #Dorset #Walkingtours #Walking #History
Join one of our historic tours and listen to all the tales of the past. You will find booking information on the website.
#Sherborneabbey #OldSherborne #Sherborne #Dorset #Walkingtours #Walking #History
Leaves outside the Abbey porch 10.00 to consider evidence of a history of fairs and markets in the town. Experience the atmosphere of a market day. Book online.
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.
#Sherbornebombing #Sherborne #Dorset #Walking #Talks #History #War #WWII
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.
#Sherbornebombing #Sherborne #Dorset #Walking #Talks #History #War #WWII
Why is Sir Walter Raleigh so notable in Sherborne? Book on to one of our tours to find out!
#history #throughtheages #tales #talks #walks #Sherborne #Dorset
Why is Sir Walter Raleigh so notable in Sherborne? Book on to one of our tours to find out!
#history #throughtheages #tales #talks #walks #Sherborne #Dorset
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Contact Us
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Call: 07989 453966
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Email: info@sherbornewalks.co.uk
- Nlhiestand
Our guide was excellent --- informative and a pleasure to walk with. We knew nothing about Sherborne and he revealed what a wonderful tow 
October 1, 2021 - suemay20154 We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Paul on the markets and fairs of Sherborne. His tour was interesting, enlightening and entertaining and he went to a lot of effort to... read more
September 1, 2021 - Ian B We had a 2 hour walk today with Paul, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Paul is very friendly and extremely knowledgable about the area, and shared so much information with... read more
September 1, 2021 - Sue P A very interesting morning learning and seeing so much about the Sherborne Bombing. I thoroughly enjoyed the walk and look forward to taking part in oth
September 1, 2021 - Debs Thoroughly enjoyed the new Sherborne Walk to see the Shell House and to wonder whether Sherborne had its very own Georgian Pleasure Gardens. Paul is a very friendly and knowledgeable... read more
July 20, 2021 - chickbird An informative short walk around this lovely town. Paul set a visit to the remarkable Shell House in the context of 16th & 17th century Sherborne & the development... read more
July 20, 2021 - robert o
The guy who led our walk was some kind of gloomy retired teacher called Paul. He talked endlessly about types of stone (OMG boring), and he seemed very stressed which... read more
July 12, 2021 - Debs Thoroughly enjoyed the new Sherborne Walk to see the Shell House and to wonder whether Sherborne had its very own Georgian Pleasure Gardens. Paul is a very friendly and knowledgeable... read more
July 1, 2021 - chickbird An informative short walk around this lovely town. Paul set a visit to the remarkable Shell House in the context of 16th & 17th century Sherborne & the development... read more
July 1, 2021 - 719wisteria Very much enjoyed our walking tour with Paul today. Very informative and love Sherborne. Great to have views of the school court at the rear of the Abbey.
May 28, 2021