Visit Shaftesbury Dorset

30/09/2026

Make Thursday your shopping day. 🍁

There's nothing quite like shopping locally, chatting with traders and discovering fresh seasonal produce in the heart of Shaftesbury.

We'll see you tomorrow.

Say hello to our market traders 👋
Chadderton Plants (cash only please)
Cools Farm Organics
Ellabloom Bath & Body Natural Skincare
Farm Girl Sausages
Kensons Farm
Oxfords Bakery
The Olive Pit
Torbay Fish Limited-New
Truckle Truck
Shaftesbury Country Market in the Town Hall

📍 Shaftesbury High Street around the Town Hall
🕘 Thursday from 8.30am till lunchtime

Happy Shopping🛍️

Visit Shaftesbury Dorset

30/09/2026

There is free parking in council town centre car parks this Saturday 3rd October for Shaftesbury Carnival.

Here is the list of car parks offering free parking on Saturday:
Angel Lane - SP7 8DF
Bell Street - SP7 8AP
Coppice Street - SP7 8PF
Not forgetting Barton Hill Car Park which is free for you to use all year round.
Normal restrictions will still apply - please check notices in car parks for details.

Please note that roads along the carnival route, including the High Street, will be closed to vehicles at such times indicated by signage on site, between 10am and 10pm.

Head to Shaftesbury Carnival page for full details of all the carnival events this week.

30/09/2026

23/09/2026

Saturday 3rd October 👇

23/09/2026

Looking for fresh local produce this week? Visit the Thursday Market tomorrow and enjoy everything our traders have to offer.

Whether it's your weekly shop or a leisurely browse, you'll find seasonal produce and friendly independent businesses continuing a tradition that has been part of Shaftesbury for centuries.

Say hello to our market traders 👋
Chadderton Plants (cash only please)
Cools Farm Organics
Farm Girl Sausages
Kensons Farm
Oxfords Bakery
The Olive Pit
Torbay Fish Limited-New
Truckle Truck
Shaftesbury Country Market in the Town Hall

📍 Shaftesbury High Street around the Town Hall
🕘 Thursday from 8.30am till lunchtime

Happy Shopping🛍️

Visit Shaftesbury Dorset

03/06/2026

The line up has changed now for June and Jazzercise is taking over 💃🏼🕺🏻 so who is read to rock out some moves on Saturday at 9.30am??

Don’t be shy, the session is open to everyone and a great one to come to if you are not sure if it’s for you because it’s FREE 🥳🥳

Plus you will be on the most amazing place in Shaftesbury Castle Hill 💖💫💗

All you have to do is book your FREE space:

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/theyogawithin

See you there!!🌟💫

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03/06/2026

It's market eve in Shaftesbury!

Join us tomorrow at the weekly Thursday Charter Market and enjoy one of the town's longest-standing traditions.

Whether you're shopping for fresh produce, artisan bread, organic meat, fish, cheese, plants or tasty treats, our regular traders will be ready to welcome you.

Shop local, meet the traders and enjoy all that Shaftesbury's market has to offer.

Please note that the road closure has been cancelled due to the temporary traffic lights on Bimport. All market stalls face the pavement, so you can still enjoy a safe and relaxed shopping experience away from the road. We ask all vehicle users to drive considerately along the High Street.

Say hello to our market traders 👋
Chadderton Plants (cash only please)
Cools Farm Organics
Kensons Farm
Oxfords Bakery
The Olive Pit
Torbay Fish Limited-New
Truckle Truck
Shaftesbury Country Market in the Town Hall

📍 Shaftesbury High Street around the Town Hall
🕘 Thursday from 8.30am till lunchtime

Happy Shopping🛍️

Visit Shaftesbury Dorset

03/06/2026

Here's what's on this week at the Lido.

There's a few changes to our term time timetable this week so please see our Bookwhen page for up to date availability.
https://bookwhen.com/shaftesburylido

We're still looking for people to join our team. Check out our Lido vacancies on the STC website.
https://www.shaftesbury-tc.gov.uk/about/council-staff/vacancies/

22/05/2026

Having a busy week? Can’t wait for bank holiday weekend? Well why not start with some time for YOU 🥰

Standing under the warm sun, looking out over the most beautiful view in Dorset, moving back in rhythm with your body, breath and connecting to the expansiveness of the sky the abundance of the earth and a space that holds you still 😇 what could be better???

Oh yes did I mention all the above is FREE 🥳🥳 all you have to do is book your place and join in with the other 60 people who have already booked the wellness magic that is Qi Gong 💖💗

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/theyogawithin

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22/05/2026

Make memories at the Lido this half term!

Tomorrow is our last shoulder season swim and then we'll be open 7 days a week, eeeekkkkk! 😍

Our Summer Launch Day on Sunday is fully booked. We hope you have a lovely time at your free swim. Please let all your friends and family know that the Lido is now open for summer and heated to a delicious 29 degrees.

Here is our timetable for Half Term. We have lots of lovely activities for you throughout our Summer Season including Aqua Zumba, NEW for this year.

You can always see up to date availability on our booking site.
https://bookwhen.com/shaftesburylido

Have fun and see you poolside. 🌊