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TripAdvisor
Certificate of Excellence 2018
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating:
- Excellent157
- Very Good89
- Average12
- Poor0
- Terrible0
Recent Reviews:
- Wellie4SomersetWellington, United KingdomTrip Type:CouplesDo you remember the Hovis ad?
Wednesday, 23rd January 2019Most people remember the Hovis ad of the young boy pushing his bike up a steep hill - this is where it was filmed. Very pretty scenic place with incredible views. Read full review - RoyalFestival127Trip Type:CouplesNo1 Gold Hill-ideal for Shaftesbury and also covers Hovis Bread, Bike, Camera, and Action!Wednesday, 20th February 2019This is a very welcoming museum about Gold Hill. It also has the important job of building on the famous advert for Hovis bread. The welcome from the volunteers more than overcame the weather... Read full review
- Foxtail13Leicestershire, United KingdomTrip Type:FamilyInteresting
Sunday, 24th February 2019This museum is very interesting and well worth a visit if you find yourself at the top of gold hill made famous by the “ Hovis” advert a young boy pushing a bike up 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* |
