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Certificate of Excellence 2019
- Excellent170
- Very Good95
- Average12
- Poor0
- Terrible0
Recent Reviews:
- Sharon FBroadstairs, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesAmazing museum
Sunday, 30th June 2019This museum is free to enter (donations accepted) and run by volunteers. There was such a lot to see and read. Although this is not Shaftesbury related, I was most surprised to see the beautiful... Read full review - Malcolm HAylesford, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesReal Golden and SteepFriday, 5th July 2019It was a bit too hot and steep to go down ( and of course back up ! ! ) the picturesque old cobbled hill usd in the Hovis tv adverts years ago. Nbut the museum at the top was worth a visit to see old... Read full review
- Foxtail13Leicestershire, United KingdomTrip Type:Familyenjoyed looking roundFriday, 12th July 2019Very interesting place to visit and to walk round we visited and spent an hour or so looking round , it’s at the top of gold hill 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
- 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
- Min group size - 10
- 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* |
