Sherborne Castle North Dorset

A few pics of Sherborne Castle although the 'Castle' ruins are closed to the public (probably H&S) the large house is but not a very imposing structure. Built for Sir Walter Raleigh but he only lived there for nine years as after that he was imprisoned and later executed for treason. The grounds are the main feature as they were landscaped by Capability brown.
Castle ruins.


Back view of the house.


Lake and ruins.


Lake.


Overflow cascade.

 

Lovely pictures Strongy I love the way Capability Browns gardens blended with the landscapes...

 

Lovely pic's, love the boat house and the water fall
May go for a visit, how much does it cost to get in please

 

http://www.sherbornecastle.com/opening-times-and-admission-prices/

My mate Adam got caught metal detecting in the grounds Said he was finding musket balls and all sorts before they threw him out

 

Thanks Zigs, looks like i'm too old to get in for Free

Did they use a trebuchet or manually?

 

I only got a quid off!

Loli, when you think of the smallish size of trees he was planting it shows that he was thinking a hundred years or more ahead as far as some of the vistas go.

 

@strongylodon ..Isn't it marvellous to have such vision ...when I plant a tree it does feel a little depressing knowing I won't be around to see it in all it's glory ,selfish I know,but I live in hope that people will appreciate it as much as we do now..Who knows maybe Mr Brown thought the same