Arts & Culture
Sat, May 23
09:00
Dorset Arts Week
Open studios and exhibitions across dorset
All over Dorset
Free
Explore Shaftesbury
Everything you need to discover our beautiful hilltop town in Dorset
What's On
Events, festivals, markets and community gatherings happening in Shaftesbury.
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Browse local shops, restaurants, cafes, pubs and professional services.
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Discover halls, churches, pubs and spaces available for community events.
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Plan Your VisitWhat's On
Upcoming events in and around Shaftesbury
About Shaftesbury
Perched on a hilltop 215 metres above sea level, Shaftesbury is one of England's oldest and most picturesque towns. Founded by King Alfred the Great in 880 AD, the town is famous for Gold Hill — the iconic cobbled street featured in the beloved Hovis bread advertisement.
With stunning views over the Blackmore Vale, a thriving high street of independent shops and cafes, and a vibrant calendar of community events, Shaftesbury is a wonderful place to visit, live and work.
