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The seaside towns of Bournemouth, Boscombe, Poole and Christchurch have a thriving market scene offering a wealth of goods from locally sourced produce, hand crafted items and beautiful antiques, to gift ideas and stunning flowers and plants to take home with you. Enjoy the warm and welcoming ambience at our local markets, strike up a conversation with the friendly stall holders for that personal touch!
Here is a list of some of our markets along the ‘Coast with the Most’.
Mondays on the traffic-free High Street and Saxon Square.
Christchurch Market offers a wide range of market stalls selling a variety of produce including fresh fruit and vegetables, books and household wares, gift ideas, jewellery, clothes, flowers and plants. This bustling classic street market has been in the heart of this Saxon Market Town in the Dorset area for more than a hundred years. Open 52 weeks of the year it is a destination venue for locals from Christchurch and the surrounding towns and villages and a popular day out for the many tourists to the area.
While you are visiting Christchurch Market don’t forget to stay longer and visit the local attractions, from the beautiful Christchurch Priory to the Red House Museum, and art deco Regent Centre offering entertainment for all. The shopping quarter of Christchurch offers a mix of high street stores, independent boutiques and many cafes, bars and restaurants to enjoy.
Don’t forget a wander down to the quayside where you can hire a boat or simply watch the boats, paddleboarders and local wildlife pass by.
Thursdays & Saturdays on the pedestrian precinct in front of the Sovereign Shopping Centre.
Established in 1992, Boscombe Open Air Market offers an ever-changing range of stalls and there’s something for everyone – from fruit & veg, fresh fish and meat produce, to clothing, plants, flowers, bags, watches, jewellery and much more, including a wide range of ‘Food on the Go’ – Brazilian, Thai, Indian and a delicious range of cakes and pastries.
While you are visiting Boscombe Open Air market enjoy a visit to the beautiful Victorian Royal Arcade, Sovereign Shopping Centre and high street stores with a great choice of cafes and restaurants. Pop down to ‘Pokesdown Mile’ and discover the antique stores, independent shops, retro and vintage stores.
Boscombe Chine Gardens and the beautiful beaches and Grade 11 listed Pier are just a short walk from the town centre. Local bus services operate from Christchurch, Bournemouth, and Poole to Boscombe or perhaps hire a bike.
Thursdays and Saturdays.
Visit Poole Outdoor Market in the pedestrianised part of Poole High Street every Thursday and Saturday, set amongst the high street’s independent and high street stores. Poole Market offers a great shopping experience for all with a chance to get chatting to the friendly stall holders about their wares. The market offers something for everyone at great prices. From local produce, fruit and veg, books, clothing and children’s toys to flowers and plants and takeaway food stalls
While you are visiting Poole Market head up the high street and visit the indoor Dolphin Shopping Centre and new for 2021 - The Dolphin Centre’s new shopping district of 10 hand-picked independent retailers, ‘The KINGLAND’ development which has brought together Dorset’s most innovative young entrepreneurs to create an exciting, curated retail environment in Poole town centre.
Don’t forget to head down to Poole Quay, passing through Poole Old Town Lower High Street to enjoy the delights of the harbour and its shops, attractions and activities, boat cruises and not forgetting the abundance of cafes, bars, traditional inns and restaurants along the way.
Independent, curated, monthly market which champions hand-crafted, sustainable businesses
Bournemouth's Monthly Independent Makers Market happens on the 1st Saturday of every month from 1st May 2021 at The Loading Dock, in the heart of Bournemouth.
Showcasing over 35 Makers + Artists alongside / Craft Beer / Local Gin / Pop Up Cafe / Bakery + Street & Vegan Food / Local Good Cause / Craft Demonstrations
Tickets are £1 each (free for children). Timed entries . For further details visit the South Coast Makers Market website to find out when the next market is and you can book your preferred entry time too.
Visit southcoastmakers.com for more information.
Shop eat & meet at your nearest Marvellous Market. Think of a traditional street market and add entertainment, theming and fun. Marvellous Markets welcome everyone to browse amongst the traders, have a bite to eat and enjoy the live music. From locals to tourists, there's something for everyone.
Dates are now being announced of Marvellous Markets across the South and beyond.
Situated in the Lower Gardens in the Pine Walk.
One of the longest running open-air exhibitions in the country, enjoy art in the gardens.
Art @ Pine Walk was set up almost 60 years ago and is a popular place for artists to show their work, and art lovers to browse and buy it. Displays include painting, photography, sculptures and digital art. It is now called Westover Art and Makers Market.
This year Westover Art and Makers Market will initially re-open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only. The exhibition is open to a wide range of artists: painters (watercolour paintings, oil paintings and much more); photographers; sculptors and all artists creating a broad range of art for all to enjoy.
There are plenty of markets to discover and explore in the counties of Dorset and Hampshire from traditional outdoor weekly markets, Farmers Markets, Antique Markets to our Christmas Markets just waiting to be discovered on our doorstep.
The Bridge House Antiques Market which was featured on the BBC1 'Make me a Dealer' programme, is a large warehouse next to the River Stour in Longham, near Ferndown is home to a real mix of antique, retro and vintage stalls.
Visit our What’s On pages for further information.
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