Shaftesbury Abbey Museum & Garden
About
The excavated foundations of this once important Abbey, founded over 1000 years ago by King Alfred, lie in a peaceful walled garden, with medieval orchard and extensive herb garden. The museum brings to life the story of the Abbey and its inhabitants with dramatic displays of medieval stonework and an interactive virtual tour. There is a free audio tour, printed guides and children’s activities.
Admission
Free Admission, donations welcome.
Opening Times
The Museum and Gardens are fully open from Monday 17th May 10am-4pm daily.
There is no need to book but we will be monitoring numbers of visitors in the garden and museum and may have to briefly limit numbers. Social distancing and hygiene measures in place.
Refreshments and Plants for sale.
Learning
Full education programme offered by all year by trained education staff.
Facilities
| Parking | |
| Refreshments | A vending machine for hot and cold drinks. |
| Gift shop | Yes |
| Gardens/Grounds | |
| Toilets | |
| Toilets for Wheelchair Users | |
| Guided Tours | |
| Audio Tours | |
| Wheelchair Accessability | Full disabled access and WC in museum, some uneven ground and steps in garden. |
| Induction Loop | |
| Facilities for the Blind / Visually Impaired | |
| Group Visits | |
| School Visits | |
| Outreach activities |
Contact
Park Walk
Shaftesbury
Dorset
SP7 8JR
01747 852910
