Gold Hill Museum

Gold Hill Museum is housed in two historic sandstone cottages atop a picturesque hill in Shaftesbury. This charming facility presents the fascinating history of the region through a variety of exhibits.

The museum showcases Roman and Saxon artifacts, local handicrafts, including the famous Dorset buttons, and unique items like a 17th-century set of local weights and measures and a wooden fire pump from 1744.

The award-winning garden at the museum offers spectacular views of Cranborne Chase and Melbury Hill - the perfect place to relax after exploring history.