Gold Hill Museum - Shaftesbury - UK - 2nd June 2026

Please share with your friends. Gold Hill Museum, Shaftesbury Perched at the summit of the famous cobbled Gold Hill, Gold Hill Museum tells the story of Shaftesbury and the surrounding Dorset countryside through a remarkable collection of artefacts, photographs, costumes, tools, archives, and local treasures. Housed in two historic buildings, including a medieval priest's house, the museum's galleries trace over a thousand years of local history, from the time of King Alfred the Great to the present day. Highlights include Dorset's oldest fire engine, handmade Dorset buttons, the unique ceremonial Byzant, and an extensive photographic archive that preserves the memories of generations past. Surrounded by an award-winning cottage garden with panoramic views across Thomas Hardy's Blackmore Vale, the museum offers visitors a fascinating journey into the heritage, traditions, and everyday lives of the people of Shaftesbury and its villages. Thanks for watching. Facebook facebook.com/SteveAndAnitaInMallorca Email: [email protected] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/steveandanitainmallorca/ #mallorca #majorca #baleares #spain #vlog #illesbalears Here is a link to our 360º Virtual Reality channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/360VRSteveandAnitainMallorca