Welcome to

Sherborn

A New England town of about 4,800 people, 18 miles from Boston, where more than half the land is open space and the public schools rank among the best in Massachusetts.

Settled 1652. Incorporated 1674.

Living in SherbornThings to do

Farm Pond, with Boston on the horizon

About 4,800
residents, in one of the smallest towns in the area
16 sq mi
of woods, fields, farms, and ponds
~560 acres
of Sherborn Town Forest, with free public access and miles of trails
125-acre
Farm Pond, with a lifeguarded town beach
Top schools
Dover-Sherborn is one of the best school districts in Massachusetts

The feel of the place

Room to breathe, and neighbors who say hello.

Sherborn feels rural without feeling isolated. Homes sit back from the road behind woods and stone walls, so there is real space and privacy. But it is still a small town. People get to know each other at school, on the sidelines, at Farm Pond, on the trails, at community events, and even at the Transfer Station.

Aerial view of the center of Sherborn in fall, with two white spires rising above trees in orange, red, and gold
The center of town in the fall.

Schools

Great schools, close to home.

Sherborn children start at Pine Hill, the town’s elementary school, then join classmates from Dover at the regional middle and high schools. Year after year, school guides name Dover-Sherborn one of the best public school districts in Massachusetts.

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Aerial view of the Dover-Sherborn High School and Middle School campus, with the blue track and turf field, the school buildings, and woods beyond
The Dover-Sherborn High School and Middle School campus.
A child standing on a fallen log beside a green woodland trail in spring
A spring walk in the Sherborn woods.

Outdoors

Miles of trails close to home.

The Sherborn Town Forest stretches across town from the Charles River to the Framingham line, connected by conservation land and trails maintained by volunteers. At its southern end is Rocky Narrows, where granite cliffs rise above a narrow stretch of the Charles River. It became the first reservation of The Trustees in 1897.

Rocky NarrowsGranite cliffs and river views.
Farm PondSwimming and sailing all summer.
Bay Circuit TrailA regional trail through town.
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Farms

Still a farming town.

Pick your own strawberries in June, blueberries in July, peaches in August, and apples in September. On the way home, stop at a farm stand for cider, flowers, or pumpkins. Cut your own Christmas tree in December. Sherborn’s farming roots are still very much alive in its fields.

Dowse OrchardsApples, cider, and pick-your-own on fall weekends.
Sunshine FarmBerries, peaches, sweet corn, and an ice cream window.
Hopestill FarmCertified organic produce and Christmas trees.
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Close to it all

Quiet at home, and an easy drive to everything else.

Sherborn feels far from the city, but it isn’t. Drive times are approximate and depend on traffic. See where Sherborn is located and how to get here.

BostonAbout 18 miles, roughly 35 minutes outside rush hour. The commuter rail runs from neighboring Natick and Framingham.
Everyday errandsFor groceries, shopping, and a wider choice of restaurants, residents head to Natick, Medfield, Wellesley, Framingham, and nearby towns.
SkiingWachusett and Nashoba are about an hour away, and world-class skiing in New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont mountains are 2 to 3 hour drives.
BeachesBeyond Farm Pond, Cape Cod, island ferries, the North Shore, and the Rhode Island shore are each roughly an hour to 1.5 hours away.

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Everything on Sherborn.com, in one place.

Living hereHomes, lots, and what life here is like.SchoolsPine Hill and the Dover-Sherborn middle and high schools.Things to doThe outdoors, Farm Pond, recreation, and farms.OutdoorsRocky Narrows, the Sherborn Town Forest, and miles of trails.Farm PondTown beach, swimming, sailing, and paddling.RecreationYouth sports, fields, courts, and the playground.FarmsOrchards, farm stands, and CSAs.HistoryThe town center, library, and memorials.DiningFireside, C&L Frosty, Rustic Pizza, Jackson’s Kitchen, and Dunkin’ right in town.

Come see it for yourself

Visit Sherborn.

Hike Rocky Narrows to King Philip’s Overlook, swim or sail at Farm Pond, and explore Sherborn’s historic center.

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