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March

Sherborne Castles 10k ‘multi-terrain’ Running Race
Sherborne Castle & Lakeside Gardens
10k ‘multi-terrain’ Running Race plus 5k & 1500m junior race; 11.00am Running races through the beautiful parklands of the Sherborne Castle Estate. Organisers: Yeovil Town Road Running ... More

Spring Bulbs & Daffodils Weekend
Sherborne Castle & Lakeside Gardens
Come and enjoy the spectacular display of spring colour in the beautiful Lakeside Gardens Tea Room and Gift Shop open Reduced price entry to gardens and grounds ... More

May

Open Access between the Old and New Castle grounds
Sherborne Castle & Lakeside Gardens
11.00am – 4.30pm
Follow in the footsteps of Sir Walter Raleigh and wander between the ruins of the Old Castle and the grounds of the ‘New’ ... More

Sherborne Castle Country Fair
Sherborne Castle
From10.00am. A full day packed with fun activities and displays: from animal agility classes to a clay pigeon shoot, dragon boat racing to driving carriages, ... More

Sherborne Castle Country Fair, Retriever Event & Rare Breeds Show
Sherborne Castle & Lakeside Gardens
from10.00am
A full day packed with fun activities and displays: from animal agility classes to a clay pigeon shoot, dragon boat racing to driving carriages, there ... More

July

Illyria Outdoor Theatre “Robin Hood
Sherborne Castle & Lakeside Gardens
6th
7.00pm (doors 6.00pm) Highly entertaining open-air theatre on the castle lawns, bring picnics and low back chairs or rugs. ... More

‘Classics at the Castle’ Classic Car Show
Sherborne Castle & Lakeside Gardens
22nd
10.00am - 5.00pm
Vintage & classic car displays, classic car run, trade & craft stands, autojumble, family entertainments.
... More

August

Illyria Outdoor Theatre
Sherborne Castle & Lakeside Gardens
10th
7.30pm (doors 6.30pm) Highly entertaining open-air theatre on the castle lawns, bring picnics and low back chairs or rugs. ... More

IRONMAN UK Triathlon
Sherborne Castle & Lakeside Gardens
19th
Triathlon (2.4mile swim, 112mile bike, 26.2mile run) 6.00am start
Registration & Expo from Wednesday 15th August; international sporting event with some 1,500 competitors from around the ... More

Stock Gaylard Oak Fair
Stock Gaylard Estate
An annual event, the Oak Fair at Stock Gaylard near Sherborne in Dorset, is held in the wonderful natural setting of Dorset countryside and woodland.

Bringing ... More

September

The Classical Prom Company Open Air Classical Concert
Sherborne Castle & Lakeside Gardens
1st
Open Air Classical Concert with flypast and fireworks 7.00pm (doors 5.00pm, support band 5.30pm) Two hours of popular orchestral music, opening with a choreographed historic aircraft ... More

October

Autumn Colours Weekend
Sherborne Castle & Lakeside Gardens
Late Oct / Early Nov
11.00am - 4.30pm
Come and enjoy the spectacular display of autumn colours in the beautiful Lakeside Gardens.
Castle, Tea Room and Gift Shop open Reduced price entry ... More

Pack Monday Fair
Main Streets
1st Monday following October 10th
Annual street market dating back to medieval times, held on old Michaelmas Day.
Tel: 01935 813343 ... More

November

Autumn Colours Weekend
Sherborne Castle
Late Oct / Early Nov
11.00am - 4.30pm
Come and enjoy the spectacular display of autumn colours in the beautiful Lakeside Gardens.
Castle, Tea Room and Gift Shop open Reduced price entry ... More

Firework Extravaganza
Sherborne Castle & Lakeside Gardens
On or near 5th November
Entertainments, live music, bar, refreshments and food from 5pm; Bonfire 7pm, Fireworks 7.30pm One of the most spectacular fireworks displays to be found. ... More

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