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If you love TV programmes like the Antiques Road Trip, you will love visiting Dorset’s antique, vintage and retro shops.
They are treasure troves of memorabilia and collectables, filled to the brim and waiting for customers who say “that’s just what I’ve been looking for".
So if you are searching for the last piece for your collection or perhaps a nostalgic item from your childhood, Dorset is the place to find it.
No holiday to Dorset is complete without a visit to Wimborne's famous market - the biggest undercover market in southern England!
Open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the flea market is full of vintage, antiques, collectables and memorabilia. It runs alongside a general market and car boot, great for picking up everyday items and bargains.
An old warehouse now filled with vintage and upcycled pieces, as well as art and craft from local producers. The Purbeck Artisan Yard is open 7 days a week and has 12 local artists and craftspeople all selling under one roof.
Visit The Swanage Bookshop for exactly that. The shop specialises in new, secondhand and collectable books. They hold an extensive range of local books, books by local authors and books with a local interest. Local books include books about Swanage, the Isle of Purbeck and Wareham, Swanage Railway, quarrying, local history, landscape photography, Dorset walks, Dorset history, old photographs and many other topics.
As well as their shop in Swanage, they also sell books online.
200 different traders can be found on a Wednesday at Dorchester Market. There is both an indoor and outdoor market, with a variety of bric-a-brac, antiques and collectables, as well as general market stalls.
Like the idea of spending a few days browsing and rummaging around our antique shops and emporiums? Find a great selection of places to stay and eat during your visit.
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Covered Market/Market Hall
Wimborne
The historic town has long been recognised for its market which, over the years, has had a big influence on the growth and prosperity of the town and adjoining countryside.
Outdoor Market
Dorchester
*LATEST UPDATE* The Market is currently open. Dorchester Market is one of Dorset's biggest and best markets! Founded in 1860 by Thomas Ensor, Dorchester Market boasts history and charm. The market has played an integral role within Dorset’s county…
Bookseller
SWANAGE
*Open Monday to Saturday 9:30am until 5pm* - The shop specialises in new, second-hand and collectible books, as well as in a selection of discount and remaindered books. Books in the discount range include cookery, gardening, transport, art, design,…
Antique/Craft Centre
BLANDFORD FORUM
Our Craft Market is held every 2nd and 4th Friday of each month.
Speciality Shop
WAREHAM
*LATEST UPDATE* Purbeck Artisan Yard has now re-opened. Purbeck Artisan Yard is a community of local artists, crafters, printmakers, upcyclers, vintage collectors & creative folk working, displaying & selling their goods.
Covered Market/Market Hall
BLANDFORD FORUM
*LATEST UPDATE* - The Market is currently open and face coverings should be worn.
The Indoor Market, in the Corn Exchange and the Shambles, is held every Thursday 6.30am – 4.30pm. If you want to book a stall please contact the Town Council’s…
Antiques and Collectables
WEYMOUTH
Find us on the harbourside near the opening bridge. You can also shop online on our Etsy shop. If you have items to sell then we can come to you.
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