{"id":6,"date":"2017-09-18T11:56:47","date_gmt":"2017-09-18T10:56:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:8888\/lyme-bay\/?p=1"},"modified":"2025-11-21T10:13:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T10:13:09","slug":"famers-market-dorset","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lymebayholidays.co.uk\/blog\/famers-market-dorset\/","title":{"rendered":"Farmers\u2019 Markets in Dorset &#8211; What you Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Taking a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lymebayholidays.co.uk\/holiday-cottages\/dorset-holiday-cottages\">self-catered cottage holiday in Dorset<\/a> is a fantastic way to get to know the area. Whether you\u2019re strolling the beaches, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lymebayholidays.co.uk\/blog\/dorset-news\/historic-spots-to-visit-in-dorset\">taking in the local history<\/a>, heading out to sea, taking in a show or any other activity, there\u2019s no shortage of ways out there to discover the real Dorset.<\/p>\n<p>However, anyone that\u2019s ever visited Dorset will tell you that the only real way to get to know the county is through its remarkable food. Blessed with a plethora of farm land, orchards and more, Dorset plays host to a variety of farmers\u2019 markets where you can pick up freshly picked veg, hand-reared meats, fresh fish, cheese, pies, puddings and, well, just about anything you can imagine.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re buying for a dinner in or planning a picnic, Dorset\u2019s farmers\u2019 markets offer delightfully local and fresh foods. Here\u2019s where and when you can find those farmers\u2019 markets, as of July 2017:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bridport Farmers\u2019 Market, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lymebayholidays.co.uk\/locations\/bridport\">Bridport<\/a> \u2013<\/strong> Running on the second Saturday of the month, Bridport famers market is a delightful way to pass a few hours. Friendly stall owners and around 30 stalls to look over mean you\u2019ll have plenty to do. It runs from 9am to 1pm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wool County Market, Wool \u2013 <\/strong>This covered market runs every Thursday from 10am to 11:30am at D\u2019Urberville Hall. Coffee, crafts, plants, cakes and preserves are all available alongside the standard famers market grub.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Purbeck Products Famers Markets, Swanage \u2013<\/strong> Located in Swanage town centre on the second Saturday of the month, this market wins from 9am to 1pm, giving you plenty of time to browse the breads, veg and meats available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wimborne Famers Market, Wimborne \u2013<\/strong> Heading down to Wimborne on the third Sunday of every month between 9am and 1pm will land you in Wimborne famers market, with fantastic fresh food at fair prices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dorchester South St Farmers\u2019 Market, Dorchester \u2013<\/strong> Running on the last Saturday of the month from 9am to 4pm, this town-centre farmers\u2019 market has everything you need to make fantastic meals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wareham Home Producers Market, Wareham \u2013<\/strong> Something a little different, with home producers bringing their delightful food in for sale. Expect cakes, pies, preserves, glowers, vegetables and more! It runs every Thursday from 8:30am to 11am.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wareham Farmers\u2019 Market, Wareham \u2013<\/strong> Another Wareham market, this one takes place on the 2<sup>nd<\/sup> and 4<sup>th<\/sup> Thursday of the month from 9am to 1pm and offers a more traditional farmers\u2019 market experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Blandford Farmers\u2019 Market, Blandford \u2013<\/strong> 26 stunning stalls with everything you could desire from a farmers\u2019 market, running on the second Friday of the month from 9am to 1pm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Poundbury Farmers\u2019 Market, Poundbury \u2013<\/strong> On the first Saturday of the month between 9am and 1pm is Poundbury\u2019s farmers\u2019 market. A mixture of local brands and micro-producers offers a unique experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Shaftesbury Famers Market, Shaftesbury \u2013<\/strong> The stunning market town of Shaftesbury plays host to a wonderful farmers\u2019 market on the first Saturday of each month in the town hall. Turn up between 9am and 1pm for admittance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Taking a self-catered cottage holiday in Dorset is a fantastic way to get to know the area. Whether you\u2019re strolling the beaches, taking in the local history, heading out to sea, taking in a show or any other activity, there\u2019s no shortage of ways out there to discover the real Dorset. 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