The vibrant market scene in Dorset has something to offer all your round. Whether its locally produced food, clothing, hand crafted jewellery, antiques, crafts, flowers and plants. To vintage and collectables. Hunting for bargains or locally made gifts to take back to friends and family is what makes holidays fun!
Market Days
Bournemouth (Boscombe): Thursdays & Saturdays
Blandford Forum: Thursdays & Saturdays. Plus a new Farmers and Makers Market on the fourth Sunday of each month
Bridport: Wednesdays & Saturdays
Christchurch: Mondays
Dorchester: Wednesdays throughout the year from 06.30 – 14.00.
Poole: Thursdays and Saturdays
Shaftesbury: Thursdays
Sherborne: Thursdays & Saturdays and a new monthly market Independent Market
Swanage: Fridays
Verwood: Fridays
Wareham: Saturdays
Weymouth: Second Sunday of the month
Dorset Farmers Markets
Monthly markets are on:
- 1st Saturday: Shaftesbury
- 3rd Friday: Sherborne
- 3rd Saturday: Wimborne
- 4th Saturday: Poundbury
Farmers Markets
Farmers Markets are thriving and we’ve got a great choice of locations around the county. Pick up fresh local seasonal fish, free range eggs, dairy and poultry. Sausages and meats for your BBQ, fresh bread and pastries as well as vegetables.
Specialist Markets
If you enjoy browsing vintage and collectable markets, head for Bridport Vintage Market on the last Sunday of each month or Wimborne flea market every weekend.