Sherborne House is now called, The Sherborne and is now open! The website for The Sherborne can be found by clicking on the link Welcome to The Sherborne | Capture, Create, Celebrate. Up to date information on future events will be found there as well as the link to join their mailing list.
The Friends of Sherborne House
Sherborne House is a fine Grade 1 listed house. The principal part was built in the Palladian style in 1720 for Henry Seymour Portman.
It latterly belonged to Dorset County Council and had been Lord Digby's School. However, when the school was amalgamated with others the building became redundant and a Trust was formed to restore the House and keep it for the use of the community as a visual arts centre and also to ensure public access to the Thornhill mural.
The Friends of Sherborne House was formed in 1996 to support the Trust in its efforts to raise funding to restore the House and has been active ever since.
There have been many hopes for success in the last several years including gaining major funding from the Lottery Fund but these have not come to fruition.
The Friends are delighted that the House has recently been bought and a charitable trust formed to restore it and open it as an arts venue and will continue in their mission of support.
The Sherborne House Trust
The Sherborne House Trust (2018) has been formed thanks to the generosity of the late Mr Michael Cannon and the Trust has acquired the freehold of Sherborne House and has embarked on a major restoration which is due to complete in Spring 2024.
The Trust is planning to transform Sherborne House into an accessible events and art exhibition venue. Featuring a bistro and restaurant, the building is also set to boast a picture gallery whilst a contemporary multifunction rear extension will allow space for events. In addition the house will have additional flexible offices for hire. The Trust's restoration will provide Sherborne with an excellent arts facility, and it will also secure the long-term financial viability of the house.