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Shaftesbury's most notable site to see. It is famous for being featured in Hovis Bread advertisements.
Gold Hill is a steep cobbled street in the town of Shaftesbury in the English county of Dorset. The view looking down from the top of the street has been described as "one of the most romantic sights in England."
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A museum dedicated to Gold Hill displaying many artefacts that relate to the history of Shaftesbury and the surrounding area, including Dorset's oldest fire engine, dating from 1744. Well-behaved dogs are welcome, and there is a great view from the museum garden.
It tells the story of the abbey and also has a herb garden and medieval orchard. Dogs on leads are welcome..
An ancient woodland operated by the Woodland Trust. It is best accessed by car, as the roads to access to it have no pavements, and the nearest bus stop is several kilometres away.
Partially ruined, turreted, 14th-century, fortified residence with panoramic views.