# Gold Hill Museum and Garden, Shaftesbury — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Explore local heritage and stroll through peaceful gardens at this accessible museum located on the famous cobbled street. Family facilities include baby changing areas and nearby parking. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/shaftesbury/attractions/gold-hill-museum-and-garden (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Museum # Gold Hill Museum and Garden 1 Gold Hill [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14289629046114036461&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [lewis cole](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/115462127757922178052) **In short:** Gold Hill Museum and Garden is a museum in Shaftesbury, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 429 Google reviews. Details checked 3 November 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Gold Hill Museum and Garden Explore local heritage and stroll through peaceful gardens at this accessible museum located on the famous cobbled street. Family facilities include baby changing areas and nearby parking. ## What's nearby - St Peter's Church, Shaftesbury next door - The Mitre next door - Allum & Sidaway Jewellers next door - Reeve The Baker next door - The Grosvenor Arms next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Payment - ✓Debit cards Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Tuesday** 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Wednesday** 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Thursday** 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Friday** 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Saturday** 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Sunday** 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Becky T](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/108169898487473553032/reviews) ★★★★★ A lovely little local museum with friendly staff and plenty of interesting information about the town's history. Entry is free (though donations welcomed!), and we spent around 25–30 minutes exploring the eight rooms across two floors. The exhibits cover a surprisingly wide range of topics, from local leadership, religion and agriculture to childhood, schools, sport, cinema and women's education and working lives. There are plenty of objects alongside the information panels, helping bring everyday life in Shaftesbury through the centuries to life. Overall, a worthwhile free visit if you're exploring Shaftesbury. It's small enough to fit easily into a day out, but offers a good introduction to the town and its people. · via Google [Tony Moseley](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/114520158469467108096/reviews) ★★★★★ Nice little museum friendly staff to talk to ,Richard the man · via Google [Isabell Blossom](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/110405761212120353150/reviews) ★★★★★ Picturesque views:) Small little village. It was very windy and rainy day when I visited so couldn’t explore much but managed to take a few nice shots, I think? 😉 · via Google [Gem Phillips (Gem Gem)](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/116628183147654428430/reviews) ★★★★★ Such a cute museum, and free to enter. The volunteers are so lovely, and welcoming. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x4873ca6c255da39f:0xc64ef5e861bb2aed!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this museum offers many interesting and fascinating items, with plenty for kids to do. They also highlight the friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable staff and volunteers. Guests mention it is free to enter and runs on donations. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Gold Hill, Shaftesbury, SP7 8JW [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=51.0055797%2C-2.1967790) **Category** Museums & Galleries **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (429 reviews) **Suitable for** Ages 4+ **Setting** Indoor & outdoor **Good for children** Yes **Toilets on site** Yes **Destination** Shaftesbury [More attractions in Shaftesbury](https://staycation.co.uk/shaftesbury/attractions) ★ 4.6 (429 reviews) [Visit official website](http://www.goldhillmuseum.org.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01747 852157](tel:01747852157) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Shaftesbury **Postcode** SP7 8JW **Plus Code** 9C3V2R43+67 [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x4873ca6c255da39f:0xc64ef5e861bb2aed!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4873ca6c255da39f:0xc64ef5e861bb2aed!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x4873ca6c255da39f:0xc64ef5e861bb2aed!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Shaftesbury Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Gold Hill Museum and Garden is best for ages 4+. ### How do I contact Gold Hill Museum and Garden? 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