Swans Yard

Swans Yard - The Creative Heart of Shaftesbury. Artisan shops, fairs and other events.

We bring you an occasional artisan market, live music, entertainers, demonstrations, workshops and a lovely ambiance to coincide with most of Shaftesbury's big events like Gold Hill Fair, Shaftesbury Festival, Shaftesbury Fringe and Christmas Markets.

22/08/2026

Live music this morning at 11.30 with the fabulous duo Plum Loco, outside The Ugly Duckling Cafe

15/08/2026

Live music in Swans Yard this morning at 11.30
Following on from their performance at the Fringe ‘Will There Be Chairs’ return with a selection of sing along tunes to liven up your Saturday

25/02/2026

Have you visited Swans Yard recently?
We have a new shop, The Green Man Book Seller who has taken over where Theadoras used to be. Dave the owner sells a fantastic range of pre loved books.
The Potting Shed Garden Centre is looking lovely as Spring gets going with lots of plants for your garden,as well as gifts and gardening items inside. Don’t forget the walled garden behind the shop as well.
The Ugly Duckling is serving up their usual tasty food, now the weather is improving you can sit outside and feel the warmth of the sun.
The Cygnet Gallery is full of beautiful objects and paintings all made by local artists. Pick up something truly unique for yourself or as a present.

12/12/2024

Late night shopping tonight
The Cygnet Gallery, Ugly Duckling Cafe, Forget me Not Eco Shop and The Potting Shed are all open!!!

Connor is about to start singing too so join the festive atmosphere 🎄🎅

03/11/2024

Open in Swans Yard today….

Ugly Duckling Cafe
Forget-Me-Not Eco Shop
The Potting Shed
Cygnet Gallery

02/09/2023

Playing right now in Swans Yard, the wonderful Connor is entertaining diners at The Ugly Duckling Cafe.

27/10/2022

If you’re visiting Swans Yard this half term week, make sure to visit The Potting Shed to check out their Christmas decorations, now out on sale.
Plus a wide range of gifts for that special someone, as well as garden tools, accessories and plants of course

24/07/2022

Day three of the Shaftesbury Fringe. Today is the last day of this year's ever popular festival. Swans Yard and The Potting Shed Garden Shop Shaftesbury will again play host to a variety of performers including music and poetry. For full details go to https://www.shaftesburyfringe.co.uk/

The Cygnet Gallery will be open and The Ugly Duckling Cafe will be serving their usual excellent menu.

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23/07/2022

Day two of the Shaftesbury Fringe weekend and here are just eight of the artists that will entertain us today in Swans Yard and The Potting Shed Garden Shop Shaftesbury

For full details just go to the festival website https://www.shaftesburyfringe.co.uk/
They have a very helpful app which saves you favourite gigs so you can plan your day.

Address

High Street
Shaftesbury
SP78JQ

Telephone

01747 850944

Website

http://swansyard.co.uk/

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