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Gold Hill Museum
The museum is closed for the whole of 2010 for renovation and development. The refurbished museum will be able to display a much broader selection of the many precious artefacts in its collection than hitherto; because of the lack of space, many have not been able to be shown.
One can marvel at the intricate Dorset buttons and the 'Byzant', a gold-coloured festival totem that played a central role in the town's water gathering ceremony, dating back to medieval times.
Gold Hill Museum | Information |
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Address | Gold Hill, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 8JW |
Telephone number | 01747 852157 |
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| Opening Times | April-October, 10.30am-4.30pm |
Food and Drink | Facilities available opposite the museum |
| Disabled Access | Yes, from museum gates. Vehicles can drive up Gold Hill to drop off visitors. |
| Gift Shop | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Parking | There are a number of car parks in Shaftesbury. The free car park is located on the Ivy Cross roundabout (A30 meets the A350) |
For further information, admission prices, and to confirm opening hours, please contact the museum or visit their website
For further information about Dorset Museums, please visit the
Dorset Museums Association (opens in a new window) 
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