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  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 guide, who brings the past to life, and highlights parts of Sherborne that you could so easily overlook. The walk is full of interesting historical stories, that weave a fascinating picture of Sherborne during the Georgian period. I can thoroughly recommend taking a walking tour, and I'm really looking forward to the next one ! …

  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 of pleasure gardens - a highly recommended guided walk from a well-informed & enthusiastic guide.

  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 made us feel uncomfortable on our holiday. If you want to see Sherborne please avoid Paul.

  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.

  A great way to learn about the history and architecture of Sherborne and to discover otherwise hidden delights. Julia is a fantastic recent addition to the team, able to place... read more things in their wider context and draw out interesting connections. We would thoroughly recommend her tours and were amazed by the modest charge.

  A great way to learn about the history and architecture of Sherborne and to discover otherwise hidden delights. Julia is a fantastic recent addition to the team, able to place... read more things in their wider context and draw out interesting connections. We would thoroughly recommend her tours and were amazed by the modest charge. …

  Sherborne is full of architecture from the Middle Ages, Tudor, Stewards, Georgian, Queen Victoria, and all brought to life by Paul the guide whose knowledge is brilliant. Even those of... read more us, like me, who have lived in Sherborne for years, found features and history we had no idea about. The tour was packed with the history of the town and the architecture which was fascinating. Paul brought all this to life with his detailed, and cheerful presentation. It is well worth visiting Sherborne and taking a walk with Paul. I now see Sherborne in a new light. I am already looking forward to the next tour.

  Sherborne is full of architecture from the Middle Ages, Tudor, Stewards, Georgian, Queen Victoria, and all brought to life by Paul the guide whose knowledge is brilliant. Even those of... read more us, like me, who have lived in Sherborne for years, found features and history we had no idea about. The tour was packed with the history of the town and the architecture which was fascinating. Paul brought all this to life with his detailed, and cheerful presentation. It is well worth visiting Sherborne and taking a walk with Paul. I now see Sherborne in a new light. I am already looking forward to the next tour. …

  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... read more new about the area.

Having reached out to Paul on the basis of the below reviews I asked 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!
-Liberty

  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... read more new about the area. Having reached out to Paul on the basis of the below reviews I asked 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! -Liberty …