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Shaftesbury Abbey museum and garden
Founded by King Alfred the Great, Shaftesbury Abbey was once the most important Benedictine community for women in the country. This award winning museum vividly brings to life the story of the Abbey and its inhabitants. The remains of the Abbey are set in a peaceful walled garden
Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden | Information |
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Address | Park Walk, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 8JR |
Telephone number | 01747 852910 |
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| Opening Times | 10am to 5pm daily, 1April (or Good Friday if sooner) to 31October |
Food and Drink | There is a selection of good cafés and restaurants in the town centre. |
| Disabled Access | Disabled parking outside the Abbey entrance by prior arrangement. Disabled access to the Museum Gallery. Disabled access to most areas of the garden but please note the ground is not level and is mostly grassed |
| Gift Shop | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes, including Disabled toilet. |
| Parking | No, but parking nearby in town centre. |
For further information, admission prices, and to confirm opening hours, please contact the museum or visit their website
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