Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the date(s) you selected. The excavated foundations of this once important and influential Abbey lie in a peaceful walled garden, with an extensive herb garden and medieval orchard. It was a pity we went on a Sunday as everywhere was closed due to Sunday Hours/Covid rules. Know Before You Go - Covid-19 information, Dorsets Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Areas Of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), Dorset Heavy Horse Farm Park and Rescue Centre. The. Find out more here. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Adjacent to the church is the Gold Hill Museum, set in two historic buildings. The view is amazing and looks much better than seeing it on a picture, on TV or on-line. Welcome to the Itinerary Planner. Really enjoyed our stop off here to see the famous hill, so pretty and fab views, there is also a lvly tea rooms at the top which was lvly to sit and have cream tea while looking out to the view, great for photos etc, Great little stop off glad we did it just like you remember, It must be something when thousands visit each day to photograph this unique steep street with its spectacular views. Come along and enjoy a unique…, Badger Watch Dorset has now re-opened - booking essential. Hall & Woodhouse Brewery…, Keyneston Mill is open from 10am - 5pm (everyday except Tuesday). Gold Hill Museum: Tickets & Tours‎ Shaftesbury Abbey Museum & Garden: Tickets & Tours‎ Castle Hill: Tickets & Tours‎ Gold Hill: Tickets & Tours‎ Shaftesbury Art Centre: Tickets & Tours‎ Melbury Vale Vineyard: Tickets & Tours‎ Melbury Downs: Tickets & Tours‎ Shaftesbury Oasis Swimming Pool: Tickets & Tours‎ Gold hill is an instagrammerable location and absolutely gorgeous Know before you go – Covid-19 information. Gold Hill Shaftesbury Dorset England’s Most Famous Hill One of the most photographed streets in Great Britain - and used in countless calendars of England, Gold Hill is best known for its association with the famous Hovis bread advert that was filmed here in 1973, directed by Sir Ridley Scott. All Rights Reserved. 1 bedroom character property for sale in Gold Hill, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 £350,000. Copyright 2020 Visit Dorset. To build your own Itinerary, click to add an item to your Itinerary basket. Quad Biking (8yrs +) and…, COVID-19 VISITENGLAND WE’RE GOOD TO GO ACCREDITED BUSINESS. The hill is exactly like 1980 TV adverts preserved in high standards. The average price for a property in Gold Hill, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 is £370,000 over the last year. To provide you with the best experience, cookies are used on this site. Sorry for…, Under the current government guidelines, the museum gardens is now open at the weekends…, If you are looking for an excellent fun and action packed day out for all the family,…, *LATEST UPDATE* The Museum has re-opened and is now open on Thursday and Saturday from…, *LATEST UPDATE* Online shop now open for delivery to your door. A selection of famous videos associated with Gold Hill and the, surrounding area can be found on this website, including the, original Hovis advert and The Two Ronnie’s spoof of that, - but no less breathtaking - are the far-. The Scented Botanist…, Built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594 and the…, *Temporarily closed*. You can donate to their fundraising…. From our hides, thrill at the…, *LATEST UPDATE* The Museum will be re-opening on 24th October. The Shaftesbury Abbey Museum brings to life the story of Saxon England’s foremost Benedictine nunnery which acted as the catalyst for the prosperity of the town and surrounding area for over 650 years until it was destroyed on the orders of Henry VIII in 1539. There’s much to see and do at Gold Hill; at the top of the street is the 14th-century St Peter's Church, one of the few buildings remaining in Shaftesbury from before the 18th century. Museum closed due to Covid 19. The ground…, *LATEST UPDATE* Henley Hillbillies will be closed for 2020. The view looking down from the top of the street has been described as "one of the most romantic sights in England" and often appears on the covers of books, calendars and chocolate boxes. Sherborne Museum is housed in what used to be the gatehouse and…, Historic Abbey Church dating from Saxon times. This holiday home includes 1 bedroom, a living room and a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a washing machine. Each year the town hosts the Gold Hill Fair to raise money for local charities. Wealth of 15thC fan vaulting built of Ham…, Kingston Lacy parkland, garden, takeaway cafe, shop and toilets are now open. *LATEST UPDATE* The Museum closed for the 2020 season on Saturday 29 August. There’s much to see and do at Gold Hill; at the top of the street is the 14th-century St Peter's Church, one of the few buildings remaining in Shaftesbury from before the 18th century. Park Walk which lies immediately to the right of Gold Hill. Use this tool to build your own journey or choose from an exciting range of specially selected tours. Is this a romantic place or activity that you would suggest for, Is this a must-do if you are travelling with a, Is this a place or activity you would suggest for, Are the prices for this place or activity, Main A350 Route to the South Coast, Shaftesbury England, This is well worth a visit, it is a beautiful place with historical significance, not only because the houses were built in the 14th century, but because the Hovis advert was made here. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in United Kingdom. The Haynes International…, *The Tivoli Theatre and Cinema is currently closed*. 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The property has garden views and is 30.4 miles from Dorchester. Return To Gold Hill For ‘Boy On The Bike’ 2017 It was a welcome return to Gold Hill for the famous Hovis ‘Boy On The Bike’ in 2013 when Carl Barlow, 54, was invited to switch on Shaftesbury’s Christmas lights. One was once the priest’s house and still has a “squint” through the wall to St Peter’s church; the other provided basic lodgings for traders at the market on Gold Hill. Please choose a different date. He returned again in 2017 to make an advert for Evans Cycles in which he beats cyclists trying to make it to the top of Gold Hill - riding his electric bike! The parking at Shaftesbury (close to Gold Hill) is easily accessible. Not, so well known - but no less breathtaking - are the far-reaching, views across Dorset that can be enjoyed from the wonderful. If it hadn't been for the advert we would never had known about it. Come and stand on the ancient cobbles of Gold Hill, Shaftesbury, a steep, picturesque street made famous after featuring in the popular 1970s TV advert for Hovis bread. There are many glorious walks to be enjoyed around Gold Hill, giving you chance to enjoy the lovely mix of thatched and stone properties in the town, quiet country lanes and the the two main view points in the town where you’ll enjoy views stretching northwest to Glastonbury Tor and south to Melbury Hill and beyond. but we enjoyed it anyway. more, Top Selling Tours & Activities in and around Shaftesbury. little Cafe at the top of the hill does good Tea and Coffee, Cakes etc. The commercial is regularly voted Britain’s favourite of all time. Marketed by Hambledon Estate Agents, Shaftesbury Situated in Shaftesbury in the Dorset region, The Cobbles @ Gold Hill features a garden. Use Rightmove online house price checker tool to find out exactly how much properties sold for in Gold Hill, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 since 1995 (based on official Land Registry data). The ancient cobbled street runs beside the Grade I listed walls of the ancient Shaftesbury Abbey built by King Alfred the Great. In the nostalgic advert, a boy pushes his bicycle up Gold Hill to deliver a loaf of bread before freewheeling back down to the baker’s to the soundtrack of Dvorak’s New World Symphony. Good coffee shop at the top. Great to see this place with its fabulous views and sights.