Shaftesbury Abbey Museum & Gardens

22/05/2026

21/05/2026

Delighted to host Sara Westaway for Dorset Art Weeks at Shaftesbury Abbey. Free Entry, beautiful exhibition in the Abbey lodge in the gardens

04/05/2026

Thursday 7 May 6.30pm -8pm
Join medical herbalist, Julie Wood, for an evening stroll around our medieval herb collection.
We’ll chat about the herbs growing here, their fascinating historic uses and how we use them today too. Enjoy a herbal mocktail too!

FREE ENTRY - donations gratefully received for Abbey funds.

No tickets, just come along, everyone is welcome.

03/05/2026

Delighted to see our manager, Penny-Jane Swift leading the Steps in Time dance group at the Food Festival today

01/05/2026

Can't wait for our Beowulf Storytelling Event Saturday 9 May!
Join professional storyteller Lizzie Bryant for an epic tale of monsters and warriors, interspersed with Saxon & Viking activities and games. 10.30 until 1pm.
Suitable for 7+ children who must be accompanied.
FREE EVENT but bookable through eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-adventures-of-beowulf-tickets-1988547792979?aff=oddtdtcreator

01/05/2026

THE ADVENTURES OF BEOWULF STORYTELLING EVENT
Saturday 9th May 10.30-1pm

Dive into the Anglo-Saxon world of myth and monsters and join storyteller Lizzie Bryant and Castle Hill Heritage Skills for an action-packed, family-friendly, performance of the Old English tale of the warrior Beowulf and the monsters that brought him fame.
It's an exciting story that's been told for a thousand years or more, of bloodshed and bravery, fearsome foe and fearless men. Interspersed with the storytelling, enjoy hands-on Saxon and Viking-themed activities, games and replica object handling.

For accompanied children ages 7+. FREE EVENT BUT PLEASE BOOK Bookable not drop in.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-adventures-of-beowulf-tickets-1988547792979?aff=oddtdtcreator

Arrive 10.15am for a 10.30am start.
Event duration: two and a half hours: Storytelling and craft
This is an outdoor event but will take place under cover if bad weather.

13/04/2026

Tickets on sale at Shaftesbury Arts Centre for our spring lecture on Thursday 23 April, 7.30pm. A fascinating exploration of Pilgrim Places of Dorset from ancient trees and curious churches and holy wells throughout the county. Nick Mayhew-Smith talks about environmental spirituality and the special landscapes and holy places that surround us in Dorset.

Tickets from Shaftesbury Arts Centre box office 01747 854321
https://shaftesburyartscentre.org.uk/events/nick-mayhew-smith-pilgrim-places-of-dorset/

05/04/2026

Tickets on sale at Shaftesbury Arts Centre for Pilgrim Places of Dorset’ 23 April. Thanks to Alfred Radio for an insight into this exploration of spirituality in the landscape

01/04/2026

Free Family Activity at Shaftesbury Abbey this Good Friday, come and make a Pilgrim Staff!