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Certificate of Excellence 2018
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent156
- Very Good87
- Average12
- Poor0
- Terrible0
Recent Reviews:
- Tina29Redditch_WorcsRedditch, WorcsLovely interesting museum tucked away in this lovely village
Thursday, 11th October 2018We almost missed this lovely museum as it's tucked away in between some quaint shops. It's ran by such knowledge persons and we found it most interesting. Although entry is free there is a voluntary... Read full review - SwordMaidenNewton Abbot, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesLocal History at its bestWednesday, 31st October 2018This great little museum is well worth at least a couple of hours of your time. Easy to follow themed rooms set out history over the many centuries of this town's existence. The displays were often... Read full review
- 888travelertIndianapolis, IndianaTrip Type:FamilyBeautiful VillageWednesday, 31st October 2018You can learn a little more about the village at this little museum, and then take a walk about the village. The famous "Gold Hill" is one of the most photographed scenes in Dorset and and it's easy... Read full review
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Shaftesbury is at the junction of the A350 and A30 – please follow the signs to the town centre and car parks. There are a marked drop-off point and two free spaces for coach parking in the Bell Street car park. Five minutes’ walk from Bell Street round into the High Street will bring you to the Town Hall, where access to Gold Hill is via steps to the left or quite a steep cobbled ramp to the right.
Public Transport Directions
Bus services from Yeovil, Salisbury, Blandford, Poole and Bournemouth. National Express coaches provide a daily service to and from London. Nearest railway station is Gillingham - 5 miles. Taxi or local bus service to Shaftesbury, alight Town Hall.
Facilities
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors - Drop off at front of Museum
- Ramp/Level Access - Lift to First Floor
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Attraction Facilities
- Shop
Establishment Features
- Conference facilities
- Dogs Accepted - On leads
- Event venue
Key Features
- Approx length of visit - 01:00
- In town/city centre
- Indoor Attraction
- Max group size - 40
- Min group size - 10
- No Smoking Attraction
- Open by appointment outside normal opening times
Parking & Transport
- On Bus Route
Payment Methods
- Blue Badge Guides admitted free
- Can be packages by 3rd parties
- TIC Staff Admitted Free
Specialist Features
- Family Fun
- Marketed towards children
- Marketed towards families
- Marketed towards senior citizens
- Marketed towards student/youth
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups - By appointment
- Guided Tours Available for Individuals - By appointment
Venue Facilities
- Groups Accepted - Pre-booking essential. Max number 50 (can split groups with Shaftesbury Abbey Museum)
Opening Times
| Opening (1 April 2019 - 31 October 2019) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Sunday | 10:30 | - 16:30* |
