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Shaftesbury ( / ˈʃɑːftsbəri, ˈʃæfts -/) is a town and civil parish in Dorset, England. It is on the A30 road, 20 miles (32 kilometres) west of Salisbury and 23 miles (37 kilometres) north-northeast of Dorchester, near the border with Wiltshire.
- Gold Hill. One of the most charming sights in England is yours to enjoy from this famous cobblestone street, winding down from Shaftesbury’s high street.
- Gold Hill Museum. At the top of the slope, the Gold Hill Museum is in two historic buildings, one a priest’s dwelling and the other that provided lodgings for traders at the market.
- Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden. Founded by Alfred the Great in 888, Shaftesbury Abbey the most important Benedictine nunnery in Anglo-Saxon England.
- Shaftesbury Heritage Trail. Plotted in the 2000s with Heritage Lottery funding, the Shaftesbury Heritage Trail is an easy introduction to the town via 12 important buildings and sites given blue plaques.
This charming market town, steeped in Saxon history, offers a wealth of fascinating sights and experiences. From the iconic Gold Hill, made famous by the Hovis advert, to the stunning views over Thomas Hardy’s Blackmore Vale, Shaftesbury is a treasure trove of delights waiting to be discovered.
- Stuart C. Bournemouth, UK2,699 contributions. Small and good! Really good small museum with friendly staff demonstrating the history of the local area. The museum asks for a small donation which is great!
- Sue N. 1 contribution. Very interesting. Lovely. Shame it was too wet to explore the grounds. Staffed by very knowledgeable people who were very friendly and welcoming.
- Flackadder. Cirencester, UK 352 contributions. A hill. First thing first. This is a hill made famous by a TV advert and a couple of movies. The hill is quite steep and maybe not as long as you may expect.
- June A. Surrey, UK2,677 contributions. A lovely walk. This is a wonderful walk up past the Castle with views of the town to a shady common perfect for dog walkers, picnickers or anyone looking for peace and quiet.
- Stuart C. Bournemouth, UK2,696 contributions. Small and good! Really good small museum with friendly staff demonstrating the history of the local area. The museum asks for a small donation which is great!
- Sue N. 1 contribution. Very interesting. Lovely. Shame it was too wet to explore the grounds. Staffed by very knowledgeable people who were very friendly and welcoming.
- Flackadder. Cirencester, UK 352 contributions. A hill. First thing first. This is a hill made famous by a TV advert and a couple of movies. The hill is quite steep and maybe not as long as you may expect.
- Lisa H. Buckhorn Weston, UK33 contributions. Excellent visit, despite power cut! So, we had booked supper for my daughter's birthday and when we arrived, the place was candle lit due to a power cut (we had been notified but had missed the message).
Shaftesbury is a market town with an interesting history going back to the Saxon times. The town is located in North Dorset close to the border with Wiltshire and is around 25 miles north of Blandford Forum and 20 miles west of Salisbury.
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