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Sherborne, Somerton and Wincanton (Explorer Maps).
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Sherborne Castle, Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3PY. Tel:
01935 813182. Castle, Gardens, Shop and Tearoom. Set in 40 acres
of glorious 'Capability' Brown landscaped gardens and grounds
around a 50 acre lake, the Castle contains a splendid collection
of art, furniture and porcelain. Castle viewing takes place over
three floors and only the ground floor is accessible to wheelchair
users. www.sherbornecastle.com. About 9 miles south west of Wincanton.
Sandford Orcas Manor House,
Sandford Orcas, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 4SB. Tel: 01963 220206.
Tudor manor house in the heart of Dorset is said to be home to
fourteen ghosts. 17th century Dutch and 18th century English
paintings.
About 7 miles north south west of Wincanton.
Royal Bath & West of England Society, The Showground, Shepton
Mallet, Somerset BA4 6QN. Tel: 01749 822222. The Royal Bath &
West of England Society hosts a whole host of current events
ranging from agricultural shows and events, motorcycle, and rural
craft shows, countryside features & extreme sports. www.bathandwest.com.
About 9 miles north west of Wincanton.
Haynes International Motor
Museum, Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 7LH. Tel: 01963 440
804. The prestigious Haynes International Motor Museum is the
UK's largest exhibition of the greatest cars from around the
world. A living and working museum, with over 340 amazing cars
and bikes from nostalgic classics of the 50s and 60s, glorious
Bentleys and Rolls Royces to exciting super cars of today, like
the Jaguar XJ220. Shop. Restaurant. www.haynesmotormuseum.com.
About 7 miles west of Wincanton.
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