Getting Here
Everything you need to plan your journey to the Shaftesbury Food Festival on Sunday 2nd May 2027.
Get Involved
Join the Chamber of Commerce
The Shaftesbury & District Chamber of Commerce is behind the Food Festival and many other community projects. Sign up online to help promote our wonderful town and get involved in projects like this.
Join the ChamberGetting to Shaftesbury
Shaftesbury is well connected by road, rail and bus. Here's how to get here from a variety of directions.
By Train
The two nearest train stations to Shaftesbury are Gillingham (Dorset) — approximately 8 miles away — and Tisbury — approximately 10 miles away. Both are served by South Western Railway on the London Waterloo to Exeter line.
Gillingham Station (SP8 4QP)
~8 miles from Shaftesbury. Taxis available from the station.
Approx. 15–20 minutes by taxi.
Tisbury Station (SP3 6LQ)
~10 miles from Shaftesbury. Taxis available from the station.
Approx. 20 minutes by taxi.
We recommend pre-booking a taxi from the station in advance on festival day as demand will be high. Country Cars Shaftesbury — our headline sponsor — offers reliable taxi services from both stations.
By Bus
Local bus services run into Shaftesbury from the surrounding area. The main bus stop is on High Street, right in the heart of the festival.
Route 58 — Salisbury to Shaftesbury
Via Tisbury and Semley. Check First Bus or Damory Coaches for timetables on the day.
Route 309 — Blandford to Shaftesbury
Via Iwerne Minster and Fontmell Magna. Check Damory Coaches for Sunday timetables.
Please check the latest timetables before travelling as Sunday services may be limited. Visit traveldorset.info for up-to-date journey planning.
By Car
Shaftesbury is easily reached by road from most directions. Use postcode SP7 8JY for the High Street in your sat nav.
From the East (Salisbury / London)
Take the A30 westbound through Wilton and Barford St Martin, continuing to Shaftesbury. Or join the A350 northbound from Blandford Forum.
From the West (Sherborne / Yeovil)
Take the A30 eastbound through Milborne Port and Sherborne, then follow signs into Shaftesbury.
From the North (Bath / Warminster / Frome)
Take the A350 southbound through Westbury and Warminster, then follow signs to Shaftesbury via the B3081.
From the South (Blandford / Dorchester)
Take the A350 northbound from Blandford Forum through Fontmell Magna and Compton Abbas directly into Shaftesbury.
Please Car Share
We're expecting thousands of visitors this year and parking in Shaftesbury will be very limited. If you're driving, please car share with friends, family or neighbours wherever possible. It's better for the environment, easier on the roads, and means more people can enjoy the festival!
If you must drive and park in town, please allow extra time and follow the instructions of our marshals.
Find Us
Shaftesbury High Street & Park Walk, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8JY
Getting Here FAQs
Postcodes, parking, public transport and dogs.
- Shaftesbury town centre (High Street & Park Walk): SP7 8LY
Shaftesbury is well connected by road, rail and bus. The nearest train stations are Gillingham (8 miles) and Tisbury (10 miles), and local buses run into town from across the region. See the Getting Here page for full details.
Town-centre parking in Shaftesbury is limited on festival day. Please car-share where possible and allow extra time. Use postcode SP7 8JY for the High Street.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome, particularly in outdoor areas. Please be mindful of crowds and hot surfaces when planning your visit.
