Shaftesbury is one of the highest towns in England and the main street in Shaftesbury, Gold Hill, was made famous by the Hovis advert.
There are many well known beauty spots within easy reach of Shaftesbury including the Dorset coastline. It is referred to in Thomas Hardy novels as Shaston. Shaftesbury is also close to Cranborne Chase a former royal hunting ground.
There are plenty of restaurants, cafes and bars in Shaftesbury in addition to various sports and leisure activities. Shaftesbury makes an ideal base for exploring Dorset. Neighbouring Gillingham hosts the nearest railway station to Shaftesbury.
