Markets in Dorset

See below for a range of markets in Dorset

Lyme Regis Farmers Market

The Marine Parade Shelters, Lyme Regis, DT7 3JE

Dates: Open 2nd Friday of each month from April to December

Times: 9am – 4pm

For further information: [email protected]

Wimborne Market

Riverside Park, Station Rd, Wimborne BH21 1QU

Best for: Fresh produce, seafood, meat, cheese, antiques, bric a brac, baked goods, jams and preserves, plants

Dates: Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Times: 7am – 2.30pm (Fridays), 7.30am – 2pm (Saturdays), 9am – 2.30pm (Sundays)

Amenities: Free entry, car parking, toilets

For further information: http://www.wimbornemarket.co.uk/

Portland Open Air Market

Pennsylvania Road, Portland DT5 1HU

Best for: Hats, jewellery, jams and preserves, clothes and giftware

Dates: Every Tuesday in the summer season

Times: 9am – 4pm

Amenities: free entry, free parking

For further information: 07831254985

Bridport Vintage Market

Art & Vintage Quarter St Michael’s Trading Estate, Bridport DT6 3RR

Best for: Antiques, artwork, furniture, fabric, flowers and food

Dates: Last Sunday of every month, between March and October

Amenities: free entry, car parking

Times: 10am – 4pm

For further information: 01308 425111 / http://bridportantiques.co.uk/vintage-market/

Bridport Food Market

Cattle Market, St Michael’s Lane, St Michael’s Trading Estate, Bridport DT6 3RR

Best for: Local, seasonal and wild produce, fresh fruit and veg, local meats, artisan cheeses, bread and cakes, condiments and street food

Dates: Every Sunday

Times: 9am – 3pm

Amenities: Free entry, car parking

For further information: 07834547880

Wareham Quay Market

3 The Quay, Wareham BH20 4LP

Best for: Flowers, vegetables, fresh fish, BBQ meats, cheeses, preserves and collectibles

Dates: every Saturday

Times: 8am – 3pm

Amenities: Free entry

For further information: 01202 474656

Shaftesbury Farmers Market

Town Hall, High Street, Shaftesbury, SP7 8JE

Best for: Baked goods, cheeses, vegetarian and vegan food, meat and seafood, fresh fruit and veg

Dates: First Saturday of the month

Times: 9am – 1pm

Amenities: Free entry, toilets

For further information: 01747 852420

Dorchester Market

6 Weymouth Ave, Dorchester DT1 1QS

Best for: Sausages, pies, cheese, bread, fruit and veg, eggs, books, plants

Times: 6.30am – 2pm

Amenities: Free entry

Dates: Every Wednesday

For further information: 01202 841212

Broadmayne Community Market

St Martin’s Church, Broadmayne, Dorchester, DT2 8EB

Best for: Cakes, preserves, craft, plants, bric a brac, books, cards, local pork, sausages and eggs

Dates: Every third Friday of the month

Times: 2pm – 3.30pm

Amenities: Free entry, car parking, toilets

For further information: 01305 853765

Sherborne Farmers Market

Cheap Street, Sherborne, DT9 3BJ

Best for: Local shellfish, fruit and veg, plants, dairy produce, homemade bread, pies and olives

Dates: Third Friday of every month

Times: 9am – 1pm

Amenities: Free entry, car parking

For further information: 07805517465

Verwood Farmers Market

Ferrett Green, Verwood BH31 6HF

Best for: Bread, cakes, eggs, chutney, honey, marmalade, cheeses, pies, pickles and flowers

Amenities: Free entry, free car parking

Dates: Fourth Saturday of every month

Times: 9am – 1pm

For further information: 01202 237989

Wool Country Market

D’Urberville Hall, Colliers Lane, Wool, Wareham, BH20 6DL

Best for: Crafts, plants, cakes, preserves, cheeses, flowers and fresh local produce

Amenities: Free entry, car parking, toilets

Dates: Every Thursday

Times: 10am – 11.30am

For further information: 01929 463006

Poundbury Farmers Market

Queen Mother’s Square, Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 3BL

Best for: Homemade bread and cakes, cheeses, fresh eggs, natural beauty products, gifts

Dates: First Saturday of every month

Start: 9am – 1pm

Amenities: Free entry

For further information: 07805517465

Redhill Farmers Market

New Parade, Redhill, Bournemouth BH10 5BG

Best for: Local fruit and veg, meat, seafood, arts and crafts, plants and flowers, confectionery

Amenities: Free entry

Dates: first Thursday of every month

Start: 10am – 2pm

For further information: 01202 237989

Blandford Forum Market

Market Place, Blandford Forum, DT11 7EB

Best for: Fresh local produce, homemade bread and cakes, luggage, clothing and household goods

Amenities: free entry, car parking

Dates: every Thursday and Saturday

Times: 8.30am – 4.30pm

For further information: 01305 228110

Blandford Indoor Market

Corn Exchange and the Shambles, Market Place, Blandford Forum, DT11 7EB

Best for: Bric a brac, homeware, vintage goods, antiques, artwork, books and records

Dates: Every Thursday

Times: 6.30am – 4.30pm

Amenities: Free entry, car parking

For further information: 07596 385765

Swanage Open Air Market

Main Beach Car Park, Victoria Ave, Swanage BH19 1AN

Best for: Fresh fruit and veg, cheeses, plants

Dates: Every Friday

Times: 8am – 5pm

Amenities: Free entry

For further information: 01929 766018

Christchurch Market

High Street, Christchurch, BH23 1AS

Best for: Fresh fruit and veg, fish, bed linen, pet food, jewellery, clothes, books, homeware and plants

Dates: every Monday

Times: 9am – 4pm

Amenities: Free entry

For further information: 07971 646483

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