Sherborne Abbey

Sherborne Abbey Founded by St.

Aldhelm in AD 705, Sherborne Abbey has developed from Saxon cathedral to the worshipping heart of a monastic community, and finally, to one of the most beautiful of England’s parish churches.

On Sunday our Abbey Choir began its new year with some new choir members swelling the ranks. They now begin their weekly...
07/09/2026

On Sunday our Abbey Choir began its new year with some new choir members swelling the ranks. They now begin their weekly pattern of Sung Eucharist at 9.30am on Sundays and Choral Evensong at 6.00pm on Thursdays (from 17 September) and Sundays. sherborneabbeychoir

This morning at Eucharist we welcomed Archdeacon Penny to our service for the licensing of our new Associate Priest, Rev...
06/09/2026

This morning at Eucharist we welcomed Archdeacon Penny to our service for the licensing of our new Associate Priest, Reverend Belinda West. The service was officiated by The Rector, Reverend Martin Lee, and the Abbey Choir sang Palestrina’s Missa Brevis.

We are putting on a Barn Dance, with a harvest supper, to raise funds for our Facilities Upgrade Programme. Tickets avai...
31/08/2026

We are putting on a Barn Dance, with a harvest supper, to raise funds for our Facilities Upgrade Programme. Tickets available from the Abbey Shop. Saturday 19 September, 7.00pm. All very welcome.

24/08/2026

Our magnificent pipe organ has been covered in polythene since May to protect it from dust during Phase 1 of our Facilities Upgrade Programme. It will be uncovered between building phases.

We are pausing our Abbey Facilities Upgrade programme for a few months, having successfully completed Phase 1 which has ...
24/08/2026

We are pausing our Abbey Facilities Upgrade programme for a few months, having successfully completed Phase 1 which has seen some monuments being moved to more prominent positions in the Abbey. Please help us to begin Phase 2 https://justgiving.com/campaign/sherborneabbey

Our visiting choir this weekend is The Godwine Choir. We are delighted that they are giving a concert this evening (22 A...
22/08/2026

Our visiting choir this weekend is The Godwine Choir. We are delighted that they are giving a concert this evening (22 August) at 7.00pm in the Abbey. All are very welcome.

Do join us this evening at 6.00pm for “Hymns and Pimms”.
02/08/2026

Do join us this evening at 6.00pm for “Hymns and Pimms”.

Come and join us on Sunday evening to sing joyful Hymns and have some Pimms! 6.00pm in the beautiful atmosphere of the A...
29/07/2026

Come and join us on Sunday evening to sing joyful Hymns and have some Pimms! 6.00pm in the beautiful atmosphere of the Abbey.

Sunday offers many different ways to worship across the Sherborne Benefice, whether you prefer the quiet familiarity of ...
17/07/2026

Sunday offers many different ways to worship across the Sherborne Benefice, whether you prefer the quiet familiarity of the Book of Common Prayer, the celebration of a Family Communion, or the beauty of Choral Evensong to end the day.

At Sherborne Abbey, we'll gather for Holy Communion at 8.00am, our Sung Parish Eucharist at 9.30am and Choral Evensong at 6.00pm. Across our benefice churches, there will also be opportunities to join Morning Worship, Morning Service, Family Communion and Mattins, each offering a warm welcome to regular members of the congregation and first-time visitors alike.

If you've been thinking about visiting one of our churches, this Sunday is as good a time as any. Whether you're exploring faith, looking for a place to belong, or simply seeking a moment of peace in a busy week, we'd be delighted to welcome you.

You'll find all of this Sunday's service times in the image below. We hope to see you this weekend.

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Abbey Close
Sherborne
DT93LQ

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+441935713777

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