Gold Hill / Shaftesbury Abbey Museum All Age Events
All events are free, and everyone is welcome to take part. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
This is the 2020 programme of events, some of which did not run because of the Corona virus / Covid-19 crisis. It remains to be seen what will be feasible in 2022.
Please email office@shaftesburyabbey.org.uk for further details
Date / Time
These are 2020’s events. Some were cancelled because of Covid-19 | Venue | Activity | More |
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Wednesday 19 February 2-4pm | Gold Hill Museum | Toymakers’ Workshop | Make toys from recycled and natural materials |
Good Friday 10 April 10-1pm | Shaftesbury Abbey Museum | Pilgrims’ Trail | Collect a staff from Shaftesbury Abbey and follow our town trail to find pilgrim souvenirs. Make a pilgrim’s badge to take home |
Saturday 05 September 10-4pm | Shaftesbury Abbey Museum | Viking Day at Shaftesbury Abbey | Cook, dress, work and play like a Viking. Follow in the footsteps of King Cnut! |
Wednesday 28 October 2-4p.m. | Gold Hill Museum | Autumn Activities Afternoon | Apple pressing, traditional and Hallowe’en crafts |