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From butchers and bakers to chocolate makers, you'll find some great options to buy local in each of Dorset's towns and villages.

We are extremely proud that a large amount of our shops are small, independent retailers. They give our town high streets their character and makes them different from other towns. Just imagine if every high street and shopping centre looked exactly the same as each other!

And now more than ever, its really important to support our local shops. If everyone spent £5 a week in independent shops rather than chain stores and branded shops, it would mean there would be £13.5 billion re-invested in Britain's economy. This would support local jobs and keep money going around the local area instead of going overseas.

Many retailers are now offering online shopping, so you can buy from home and get a slice of Dorset delivered to your door.

Made in Dorset

There are a huge number of artisans who make, create or upcycle in Dorset and sell their wares in the local shops, galleries or emporiums. So whether it’s a winter hat knitted with wool from Corfe Castle sheep, natural soaps made with Dorset honey or handmade bags crafted from hand-printed material, you know that it’s made with local products, by local people and you can buy it in local shops too – a triple win!

We’re very proud of our local producers and makers, and their unique products are sold all over Dorset. Some are available online aswell, so you can purchase a little piece of Dorset from anywhere in the world.

Dorset Food and Drink

Want to eat in a restaurant where the food on your plate has come from their own kitchen garden or that the wine in your glass is from the local vineyard? Well that’s not a problem as there are hundreds of eateries all over Dorset who serve local produce.

And as we know it’s important to you to know exactly where your fish or steak has come from, if it was farmed or caught in Dorset, we’ll definitely be telling you about it, so look on the menu for local specialities.

If you’d like to take home some Dorset food and drink, there are plenty of choices to tickle your tastebuds, from cakes and cheese to beer and beef. Look out for it in our farm shops and markets when you're visiting.

Small Business Saturday

Every year in December, Small Business Saturday takes place. It’s a day when everyone is actively encouraged to shop with small, independent retailers and traders – those people who fill our Great British high streets with unique and individual shops. And it’s just those shops where you find interesting or handmade clothing, accessories or homewares that you won’t find in chain stores.

So support our small businesses and shops in the run up to Christmas or indeed at any time of year, and help keep our British high streets Great!

Dorset Clothing

Did you know that the clothing brands Animal and Brakeburn were both originally created in Poole and Oceanrocks is from the Jurassic Coast? Dorset’s amazing scenery and landscapes not only inspire some of the brands designs but are also a natural playground for its staff to let loose and boost their creative juices.

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Dorchester Market

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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…
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18 reviews
Seasons Green

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Speciality Shop

CORFE CASTLE

We now have almost everything online, so you can shop from home (or your holiday accommodation!) and have your items delivered to your door. Our range includes unusual products from local makers and creators, as well as small producers based…
Jurassic Coast Farm Shop

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Online Shopping

Winfrith Newburgh, DORCHESTER

*Online shopping delivered to your door* - Farm Shop delivering the finest and freshest produce at affordable prices from the countryside straight to your door! Stocking it's own grass-fed, free range Aberdeen Angus beef from our family farm, as…
Wimborne Market

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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.
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Andy Knill Art @The Courtyard Studio

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Gallery

Swanage
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- Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020
Andy is a self-taught artist based in Purbeck. He started his work as an artist in early 2017. In November 2019 he moved into The Courtyard Studio in Swanage where half the shop features his art and photography. Andy also has artwork all year round…
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- Enjoy doing art for fun?
  Want to share the experience with others especially during lockdown?
  Andy set up during the November lockdown a Facebook Public group - Art for Fun. The ideas is for a range of people who like doing some art to share ideas, examples of things they have produced and to provide a growing community to encourage each other through what can be a very difficult time especially if you are alone.
  The group has 3 rules:
  1) Be kind and courteous - We're all in this together to create a welcoming environment. Let's treat everyone with respect. Kindness is required.
  2) No promotions or spam - Give more to this group than you take. Self-promotion, spam and irrelevant links aren't allowed
  3) Art for fun means no judgement - NO comments that are critical, be supportive that members have participated and had a go at some art. Don't compare yourself with others as we all arrive with different experiences.
  Andy footnote: I must emphasise this is not for artists to promote themselves in - see rule 2 - I am not using it to market my artwork. I started drawing to help my mental health as a therapy, I spent 30 years teaching 11-16 year olds and my art is self taught, I just practise a lot. I a very aware of how people say I can't draw or do art...if you enjoy doing it whatever the outcome please join in and tell others too.
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Castle Gemstones

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Speciality Shop

CORFE CASTLE

Gemstones, silver jewellery, wood and marble carvings, fossils and much more.
Purbeck Mobility Centre

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Mobility and Disability Equipment

WAREHAM

*Shop now open and home delivery available* - COVID-19 UPDATE- The shop is now open with social distancing measures in place in accordance with current government advice. Also taking telephone and email orders with free delivery to your doorstep for…
Kids Holiday Toys

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Children's Products

Kids Holiday Toys hires out big boxes of high-quality toys, books and games for your children to enjoy on holiday. Now you don’t have to over-fill the car or squeeze everything into a suitcase! Instead, simply choose a Baby Box, Toddler Box or Kid…
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8 reviews
The Creative Gallery

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Speciality Shop

WAREHAM

*LATEST UPDATE* The Creative Gallery has now re-opened. Opening hours are daily 10am-5pm during summer months, Monday-Saturday from October. Appropriate distancing and hand steralizing etc.available. The Gallery is run as a co-operative with our…
Rainbow's End

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Speciality Shop

SWANAGE

Rainbow’s End is the south coast’s largest retailer of fair-trade, ethnic and gothic clothing, also stocking a variety of interesting t-shirts, headwear, bags, accessories and home furnishings.
OCEANROCKS

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Online Shopping

*Online shopping delivered to your door* - Shop for exclusive organic t-shirts, tops and clothes inspired by Dorset’s incredible Jurassic Coast at www.oceanrocks.co.uk and at events across Dorset this year.
Washingpool Farm Shop

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Farm Shop

Bridport
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- Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020
*NEW* Veg box delivered to your door or the farm shop is open an usual - check website for the latest details.
Washingpool Farm Shop is a family-run business on the outskirts of Bridport, which opened in 2000. Three generations live and work on the…
The Swanage Bookshop

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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,…
Active Mobility

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Shop

Weymouth

*Shop now open* - Active Mobility for Sales Service and Hire of Mobility Equipment. Founded in 1996 we are proudly celebrating 24 years of providing mobility excellence in Dorset, visit our well stocked showrooms in Poundbury and Weymouth to view…
Boilerhouse Gallery

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Gallery

CORFE CASTLE
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- Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020
An artist-run gallery and studios open throughout the year, showcasing original and engaging work in a wide range of media - including ceramics, glass, photography, painting, jewellery, stone, sculpture, metal and textiles. From small craft items…
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139 reviews
Keyneston Mill Online Shop

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Online Shopping

BLANDFORD FORUM

Parterre Fragrances and Home Fragrances. The creative and experimental home of Parterre Fragrances, Keyneston Mill is the largest private botanic gardens in the country dedicated solely to aromatic and scented plants, with over 1,500 varieties in a…
Palmers Brewery Online Shop

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Online Shopping

BRIDPORT

*Online shopping delivered to your door* - Palmers ales are brewed in one of Britain’s oldest and prettiest breweries and have been since 1794.
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21 reviews
The Cake House

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Food and Drink

EAST CREECH, Wareham
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- Visit Britain We're Good to Go 2020
Cake orders for collection
Different sized cakes are available depending on how many slices you'd like. 8" Cakes provide 8-10 large slices and 9" cakes 10-12 large slices. We ask for 5 days notice when ordering any cakes.
Purple Nanny

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Online Shopping

Abbotsbury

*Online shopping delivered to your door* - Purple Nanny is an independent retailer of cruelty free products.
Furleigh Estate Wine Online Shop

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Online Shopping

BRIDPORT

Online shop offering delivery to your door. Set in West Dorset’s wonderful green and rolling hills, Furleigh Estate makes some of the best sparkling wine in the country. We have over 22,000 vines and a purpose-built winery containing state of the…

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