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Milborne Port Tourist Information
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Milborne Port was once one of the most important towns in Somerset, with its own mint. Until 1832 it returned two Members of Parliament. Attractive old buildings include the market hall, Guildhall, church and fives court.
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Attractions near Milborne Port
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Sherborne Old Castle
(2 Miles)*
Built by Bishop Roger of Salisbury in the 12th century as a strongly defended palace, Sherborne Old Castle became a powerful Royalist base during the Civil War.
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Sherborne Castle
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The present Sherborne Castle was built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594 and has been the Stately Home of the Digby family since 1617.
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Sherborne Museum
(3 Miles)*
Sherborne Museum, with over 15,000 items of local history, is in the heart of the town close to five of the most ancient buildings in its history: the Abbey, Sherborne School, the Almshouse, the Conduit and the Old Church House.
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What's near Milborne Port
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TIC:
Sherborne Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01935 815341
3 Miles
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Hotels near Milborne Port
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Self Catering near Milborne Port
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Jasmine Cottage
(7 Miles)*
Jasmine Cottage and Rose Cottage are two self-catering cottages, each sleeping 3 people. The single-storey cottages are located in the grounds of the owners' 15th century thatched cottage in the peaceful hamlet of Newton.
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Birds Nest
(8 Miles)*
The Birds Nest has been converted from a traditional cow byre, to provide comfortable holiday accommodation, which retaines the charm of a country cottage.
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