The Turing Project

The Turing Centre Project: Combining Technology, Entrepreneurship and Education in Sherborne - the birthplace of modern computing and cryptology for 2030

The Turing Centre Project: Combining Technology, Entrepreneurship and Education in Sherborne - the birthplace of modern computing and cryptology for 2030

*Conceptual illustration. Final design subject to change.

The Turing Project - Sherborne

Education & Innovation

An outstanding educational resource for schools and colleges across the region, giving young people hands-on access to digital technology, AI and codebreaking, and a genuine bridge between school and the world of work.

● Immersive, interactive learning days for school and college groups

● A Young Entrepreneurs' Innovation Hub and an 'Invention Room' for design, problem-solving and creative thinking

● A Tech Entrepreneur in Residence, leading programmes for young people

● An annual Turing Award for talented young people pursuing a future in digital technology

● Residential courses, holiday clubs and a digital technology scheme

Whos it for - The Turing Centre

Who's it for?Enterprise & Start-ups

A working home for tech businesses and start-ups, designed to attract investment and high-value jobs into Sherborne and the wider region.

● Rentable office units and incubator space for tech companies and start-ups

● Meeting rooms and open-plan hot-desking facilities

● Regular tech-focused events and seminars connecting entrepreneurs, investors and students

● Potential links with a regional university to establish a satellite faculty in digital technology and AI

*Conceptual illustration. Final design subject to change.

Visitor Experience - Turing Centre

Visitor Experience

An immersive Visitors' Interpretation Centre exploring the life, work and legacy of Alan Turing — built not as a static exhibit, but as a living, evolving experience.

● The Turing Immersive Visitor Experience

● A lecture theatre hosting public talks and seminars

● Café, gift shop and gardens, open to the whole community

● A Turing Centre 'digital twin', bringing the experience to a worldwide audience online

The Centre VisionThis not just about preserving history

It's about building the future. From flexible workspaces for tech start-ups to an immersive visitor experience and hands-on learning for the next generation, the Turing Centre will turn Sherborne into a place where big ideas take root and grow.

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