The hill in the photo above is pretty well-known; it’s called Gold Hill, and it’s located near Shaftesbury, Dorset, although not everyone is aware of its location.
Gold Hill is a steep, cobblestone lane lined with homes dating back to the 1700s and 1800s. It was previously renowned for its vistas of the Blackmoor Valley, but it gained widespread attention after appearing in a Hovis bread commercial. The town of Gold Hill is home to its own museum. Should be noted that this is the only town of any significance in Dorset that is situated on the Dorset hills.
Shaftesbury was formally created in 880 by King Alfred, who fortified the city and also erected an abbey on the site of the former monastery. At the next century, King Edward was slain at Corfe Castle by his stepmother and buried in Shaftesbury Abbey, which later became a popular pilgrimage destination. Although only remnants of the abbey survive today, you can still visit the Shaftesbury Abbey Museum, which also has the ruins of the abbey itself, which can be found in the museum’s garden.
St Peter’s Church, as well as a Tudor-style Town Hall that goes back to the 1800s, are definitely worth a visit. If you are wandering about Shaftesbury and are interested in literature, you should stop by Ox Residence, which was a house referenced by Thomas Hardy in his novel Jude the Obscure.
A well-known culture and arts centre in Shaftesbury hosts a variety of exhibitions and activities, many of which are of exceptionally high quality for a provincial location. However, we must keep in mind that Shaftesbury has a population of only 7000 people, and as a result, there are very few things to do. It’s possible that you won’t want to remain here for a week.
What is the best way to go to Shaftesbury?
You will probably definitely not come to Shaftesbury on purpose, but will pass through on your way to or from somewhere else in Dorset. Shaftesbury, as well as the neighbouring scenery, and the surrounding surroundings are all well worth exploring.
For transportation, take the train to Exeter from London’s St. Pancras station and get off at Gillingham, which is a short distance from the city centre. In reality, the X2 bus from Gillingham would get you there in 16 minutes and will cost you £1.50 each.
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