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Useful Shaftesbury Links
Here are few links to sites associated with Shaftesbury that may enhance your enjoyment of the area.
Shaftesbury Abbey Museum & Gardens
The museum brings to life the story of the Abbey and its inhabitants with dramatic displays of medieval stonework and an interactive virtual tour.
Shaftesbury and District’s local history museum with an award-winning cottage garden and wonderful views over Thomas Hardy’s Blackmore Vale.
The Ancient Technology Outdoor Education Centre in Cranborne, Dorset, is a historically-based activity centre particularly of interest to children and young adults.
Discover what's happening in this historic Dorset hilltop town. From festivals to markets, find their next community event.
Shaftesbury's local government site not only informs you of the administrative side of running the town, its formal council meetings and so on, but it also contains helpful information about the town's attractions & amenities.
Discover Dorset, a land of epic coastline, rolling hills, and timeless charm. From fossil hunting to paddleboarding, Dorset is your gateway to unforgettable experiences. We've got everything you need to plan your visit to Dorset. We'll help you find where to stay, things to do, places to explore as well as top tips and ideas for great days out.
Alfred is a not-for-profit community radio station broadcasting on 107.3FM from Shaftesbury.
Although we can be heard across a much wider area, we only talk about Shaftesbury and the SP7 postcode area. Alfred covers Shaftesbury, Motcombe, Melbury Abbas, Semley, Sedgehill, The Donheads, Ludwell, Berwick, Compton, Fontmell, Ashmore, Bedchester and East Stour in our broadcasts. We don’t feature news from other towns.
We’re local radio, staffed entirely by volunteers, and most of our programmes and interviews are recorded ‘on location’, although we have a small studio at Shaftesbury Arts Centre.
Our mix of local news and great stories starts at 6am on 107.3FM daily. And you can listen live here...