# Gold Hill Museum and Garden

> the history of Shaftesbury and Dorset Shaftesbury's local history museum at the top of Gold Hill with a cottage garden and wonderful views. Ancient and Roman archaeology, Saxon roots, agricultural and market heritage, local traditions, domestic life, cottage industries, politics etc

Gold Hill Museum and Garden Local life and history are portrayed here through artifacts, costume, pictures, ceramics, tools, domestic things additionally the town's first fire engine. Marvel at the intricate Dorset buttons on display, and also the 'Byzant', a festival that is gold-coloured that played a central part within the city's water gathering ceremony. Outside there is an wining that is honor with seating.

- Type: Experience
- Location: Shaftesbury, North Dorset, England
- Area guide: [Dorset](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/discover/regions/dorset)
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; book direct on its website, http://www.goldhillmuseum.org.uk, or call +441747852157
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-FeKdke8zzsRh/gold-hill-museum-and-garden

## Activities

- Museums and Art Galleries
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience

## Facilities

- parking available
- toilets
- picnics and food allowed
- food to purchase onsite
- wheelchair friendly
- pushchair friendly

## Suitable for

- Baby and Toddler (0-3)
- People
- Accessible
- Family

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## Questions and answers

### Where is Gold Hill Museum and Garden?

Gold Hill Museum and Garden is in Shaftesbury, North Dorset.

### What activities does Gold Hill Museum and Garden offer?

Gold Hill Museum and Garden lists Museums and Art Galleries, Sightseeing and Attractions and Experience.

### What facilities does Gold Hill Museum and Garden have?

Gold Hill Museum and Garden lists parking available, toilets, picnics and food allowed, food to purchase onsite, wheelchair friendly and pushchair friendly.

### What is there to do near Gold Hill Museum and Garden?

Experiences listed near Gold Hill Museum and Garden on HolidayFox include Aerosaurus Balloons, Old Wardour Castle, Climb Aboard Indoor Play Centre, Bush Farm Bison Centre and Ansty P Y O & Farmshop.

### How do I book Gold Hill Museum and Garden?

Gold Hill Museum and Garden doesn't take bookings on HolidayFox. Book direct on its own website, http://www.goldhillmuseum.org.uk, or call +441747852157.


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