Shaftesbury, Dorset

Shaftesbury offers the photographer breathtaking views of the surrounding Blackmore Vale. The œShaston of Thomas Hardys novels, Shaftesbury is one of the oldest and highest towns in England. The beauty of the surrounding countryside is complimented by a collection of fine historic buildings.
Gold Hill, made famous by the Hovis bread advertisement, with its steep cobbles and charming and picturesque cottages transports us back to a rural charm from a previous age.
The Royal Chase Hotel where our workshop will be based is a short walk from the historic town centre. You will enjoy a day acquiring new camera skills and putting them into practice taking pictures of Gold Hill and the stunning surrounding countryside of Thomas Hardys Wessex.