Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Sherborne travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sherborne

With a population of 9,558, Sherborne is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Sherborne to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Sherborne

Sherborne in January
Estimated hotel price
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sherborne in January
Estimated hotel price
£63
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sherborne

Plane

Although Sherborne doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 51 km from Sherborne. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Sherborne departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Sherborne is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 177 km from Sherborne. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Plane

Although Sherborne doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bristol Airport (BRS), which is located 51 km from Sherborne. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Loganair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Sherborne departs from Newcastle upon Tyne and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Sherborne is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 177 km from Sherborne. You’ll find branches of Turo and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Sherborne

BRSBristol
SOUSouthampton Eastleigh
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Sherborne

KLM
Good (1,522 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,004 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,433 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,955 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,591 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,441 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,380 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,002 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,581 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,903 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (640 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,223 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,274 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (303 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (689 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,345 reviews)
Jet2
Excellent (188 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (561 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in Sherborne

Average rates range from around £102 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £122 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sherborne

Most booked hotels in Sherborne

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Stoneleigh Barn Bed And Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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The Cross Keys Sherborne
1 star
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£139+
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The Ilchester Arms Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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The Half Moon Inn & Country Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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The Eastbury & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£150+
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Manor Hotel by Greene King Inns
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£68+
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Hiring a car in Sherborne

Hiring a car in Sherborne costs £53 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 38% more expensive than at Bristol.

Expect to pay £1.58 per litre in Sherborne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.93 and £25.24.

Hiring a car in Sherborne costs £53 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 38% more expensive than at Bristol.

Expect to pay £1.58 per litre in Sherborne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.93 and £25.24.