Westminster Memorial Hospital - Shaftesbury

Information on visiting sites and inpatient wards

The Dowager Marchioness of Westminster gave the land for the Hospital in 1870 and the hospital was opened in 1874 in memory of her husband the Marquis of Westminster, who owned many estates in and around Shaftesbury.

Since then it has had many updates and improvements that bring us up to the present day. But one thing remains unchanged – the spectacular views from the hospital across the Blackmore Vale, which is medicine in itself.

The hospital is in the heart of this rural community and is very much loved and valued by local people. We pride ourselves on our commitment to our patients and, although a small hospital, we strive to ensure we are responsive to patients’ needs, whether it’s end of life care or rehabilitation.

Friends of the Westminster Memorial Hospital

Chairman of the Friends: Julian Prichard

Contact: 01747 300123; or feel free to email us - chair@friendsofwmh.org.uk

Website: www.friendsofwmh.org.uk