The Centre is located on Oborne Road, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3RX.
The post code covers quite a large area so it is best to search Sherborne Steam & WaterwheelCentre on Google Maps - gives 19 Oborne Road as the location.
SSWC location is Grid Reference ST 646 169.
The What3Words for the entrance to the SSWC site are Extent.Duration.Houseboat.
There is very limited parking on site, free parking available on adjacent Oborne Road.
Wheelchair access to most areas except the Visitor Centre and Toilet.
Open Days have the Hindley engines running under steam and the large waterwheel rumbling.
Visitor Centre with audio visual presentation
Displays of related items of local and historic interest
Tea and coffee
Picnic area
Toilet
Dates for 2026:
- Sunday 15th March 2026
- Sunday 5th April 2026
- Sunday 10th May 2026
- Sunday 7th June 2026
- Sunday 12th July 2026 *Gala*
- Sunday 9th August 2026
- Sunday 13th September 2026
- Sunday 11th October 2026
Entry by donation, preferably with Gift Aid, from 11:30am until 3:30pm cash or card
For more information see also Facebook Group: Sherborne Steam and Warerwheel Centre.
New Members & Volunteers welcome
PRIVATE VISITS
Group visits (not exceeding 20 people) can also be arranged. We need 10 days notice to arrange a private visit.
Please contact any of the following to make a booking:
For information on private group visits please Contact Us:
Voluntary Gift Aid Donations of the above amounts allow admission for a 12 month period.
Either a long or short talk can be given on the history of the wheel and to look at the collection of maps and engines.
The time required is between one and three hours - you decide which is best for you.