Guidebook for Shaftesbury
Drinks & Nightlife
Mitre
23 High StHandy for food (every day, all day) and a night out in the weekends.
Ye Olde Two Brewers
24 St James's StNice local pub.
About 15 minutes drive from our house, this is our favourite pub! Good food, super friendly staff and fantastic atmosphere.
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The Ship Inn
68 High StAbout 15 minutes drive from our house, this is our favourite pub! Good food, super friendly staff and fantastic atmosphere.
The Grosvenor Arms
High StreetAlso a restaurant.
Chutney's
28 Salisbury StGood Indian Restaurant, recommend it if you like Indian food.
Amore
6 Mustons LnNice Italian Restaurant in a converted Chapel, good pizzas and friendly staff.
The Lamb
High StreetInteresting Inn (I love the old furniture!), with good food and friendly staff.
The Stapleton Arms
Church HillGreat pub with a family feel and sophisticated food.
In our opinion, this is the best pub/restaurant in the area. Truly delicious food with reasonable prices. On weekends you might need to book in advance - it is VERY popular.
Black Dog Inn
Salisbury RoadIn our opinion, this is the best pub/restaurant in the area. Truly delicious food with reasonable prices. On weekends you might need to book in advance - it is VERY popular.
Everything Else
Gold Hill
Gold HillBeautiful famous Gold Hill, a must!
Co-op Food - Bell Street
Bell StreetOur nearest local supermarket, you will find pretty much everything there
Post Office
Coppice Streetwalk distance post office
Interesting little museum if you like history and things like that
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Gold Hill
Gold HillInteresting little museum if you like history and things like that
Amazing views of the Blackmore Vale along this walk opposite the Abbey
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Shaftesbury Abbey Museum & Garden
Park WalkAmazing views of the Blackmore Vale along this walk opposite the Abbey
China Cottage
4 High StGood Chinese food, either eat in or take-away!
Shaftesbury Library
Bell StreetLocal library
The Swans Yard with small local art gallery, original local shops and a very nice coffee shop too.
The Cygnet Gallery
1-2 Swans YardThe Swans Yard with small local art gallery, original local shops and a very nice coffee shop too.
Duncliffe wood
Great for walk, fantastic forest.
Hambledon Hill
Fantastic Hill for a invigorating walk and amazing views.
Old Wardour Castle
Interesting old castle ruins, fantastic walks
Food Scene
Merits a visit, often have films, theater and art exhibitions
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Shaftesbury Art Centre
13 Bell StMerits a visit, often have films, theater and art exhibitions
Organic Farm shop and lovely cafe, opens Thu-Sun 10AM-3PM + little art gallery next door.
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Gold Hill Organic Farm
Ridgeway LaneOrganic Farm shop and lovely cafe, opens Thu-Sun 10AM-3PM + little art gallery next door.