Sherborne Abbey
Sherborne, England, DT9 3LQ
Next service Sunday 19 July · 08:00 — Holy Communion (BCP)
Quick answer
Sherborne Abbey is a Church of England (Anglican) church in Sherborne, England. Sunday services include Holy Communion (BCP) at 08:00 and Sung Eucharist at 10:30 — times verified 1 July 2026, but confirm with the parish before travelling. Church Near Me lists the address, contact details and what to expect below.
At a Glance
Verified 1 July 2026
- Denomination
- Church of England (Anglican) (anglican)
- Location
- Sherborne, England
- Postcode
- DT9 3LQ
- Main service
- Sunday 08:00 — Holy Communion (BCP)
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
Service & Mass Times
Service times verified 1 July 2026 — confirm with the parish before travelling.
Holy Communion (BCP)
Sung Eucharist
Choral Evensong
Morning Prayer
Evensong
About Sherborne Abbey
Sherborne Abbey, otherwise the Abbey Church of St. Mary the Virgin, is a Church of England church in Sherborne in the English county of Dorset. It was formerly a Saxon Catholic cathedral (705–1075) and a Benedictine abbey church (998–1539), before becoming a Church of England parish church in 1539 during the dissolution of the monasteries. In England's Thousand Best Churches (1999) by Simon Jenkins, it is one of only 18 churches given a five-star rating.
Notable facts about Sherborne Abbey
- Churches styled "abbey" trace their roots to monastic communities once led by an abbot or abbess, and many are among the oldest and most architecturally significant places of worship in the country.
- The Church of England is the established church of England and the mother church of the worldwide Anglican Communion, which numbers tens of millions of members across more than 165 countries.
- With 5 regular services listed across 2 days of the week, Sherborne Abbey offers a fuller rhythm of worship than many local churches.
- Sherborne Abbey has made a point of being welcoming to all, with accessibility features including wheelchair access.
What to Expect at a Church of England (Anglican) Church
Anglican (Church of England) worship follows the rhythm of the Book of Common Prayer and Common Worship. Sunday services often range from a said early-morning Holy Communion to a main mid-morning Sung Eucharist or Morning Prayer, and many parishes hold Choral Evensong later in the day. Services blend set liturgy, hymns, Scripture readings and a sermon. Everyone is welcome, whether you are exploring faith or returning to church.
Facilities & Accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
- Cathedral choir
- Daily worship
- Café
- Gift shop
- Guided tours
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sherborne Abbey?
Sherborne Abbey is located at Sherborne, DT9 3LQ, England. You can open directions to it using the map link on this page.
What denomination is Sherborne Abbey?
Sherborne Abbey is a Church of England (Anglican) church. You can read more about the Church of England (Anglican) tradition, its beliefs and how it worships on our denomination guide.
What time are services at Sherborne Abbey?
Sherborne Abbey holds regular services on Sunday, Weekdays; see the full list of service times on this page. Times can change for holidays and special occasions, so it is worth checking with the church before visiting.
How do I contact Sherborne Abbey?
You can contact Sherborne Abbey through its website using the details in the contact panel on this page.
Can anyone attend Sherborne Abbey?
Yes. Like almost all Christian churches in England, Sherborne Abbey welcomes visitors and newcomers to its public services, whatever your background or experience of church.