Shaftesbury Abbey Museum & Garden

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Park Walk
Shaftesbury, England SP7 8JR
The excavated foundations of this once important and influential Abbey lie in a peaceful walled garden, with a medieval orchard and extensive herb garden. Founded in 888 by King Alfred the Great, Shaftesbury Abbey was the first Benedictine nunnery only for women. The museum brings to life the story of the Abbey and its inhabitants with dramatic displays of medieval stonework and an interactive virtual tour. There is a free audio tour, printed guides in European languages and a children's trail and activities.

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Interesting visit
6/25/2024

It was a very interesting experience. A kind gentleman gave us a brief introduction about the Abbey ...

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Really interesting.
3/31/2024

We were greeted by a lovely gentleman, David, one of the volunteers, He was very knowledgeable about...

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