Welcome to Shaftesbury's Official Tourism Website Shaftesbury is a small Market Town with a history that goes back to medieval times and hill-top forts. Shaftesbury, home of Gold Hill (made famous by the 'Hovis' advertisement) has magnificent views out over the Blackmore Vale. There is a wide variety of independent shops, pubs and restaurants for the tourist to enjoy, in one of the friendliest towns in the area. VISIT THE SALVATION ARMY ADVERT FILMED HERE IN SHAFTESBURY Shaftesbury is proud to be Fairtrade town 
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