Sherborne Castle
Country Fair Statement

On 17 June the Directors announced that planning for next year’s Fair was being paused whilst the Show Committee considered the financial implications of the continued decline in attendance numbers at the event held on Bank Holiday Monday 25th May.

After careful consideration of a variety of proposals and alternative options for maintaining the event, the Committee has reluctantly and unanimously concluded that it would not be financially viable for the Fair to continue.

Payments have already been made to this year’s beneficiaries bringing the total amount disbursed to charities supporting local children to nearly Β£1.4m over the last 30 years. This is an extraordinary achievement and we are most grateful to all those who have supported the Fair over this period whether as Volunteers, Stewards, Patrons, Sponsors, Exhibitors, Trade Stands, Caterers, Contractors and particularly the Sherborne Castle Estate as our host.

Thank you for all your support and Good Bye.

βš‘ Organised and run by volunteers to raise funds for Children's Charities

βš‘ Organised and run by volunteers to raise funds for Children's Charities

Organised and run by volunteers to raise funds for West Country Children's Charities

OPEN FROM

9.30AM β€” 5.00PM

Car parking is free and dogs are welcome.
You can find out more on our tickets and attractions page.

30 YEARS CELEBRATED

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30 YEARS CELEBRATED ⚝

Our Country Fair

Set within the stunning grounds of Sherborne Castle in Dorset, this popular lakeside event showcases the very best of traditional rural skills, complemented by modern attractions.

Here you’ll find everything you need to know about the Sherborne Castle Country Fair, a long-standing favourite with visitors and exhibitors year after year.