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If you want to shop a bit more locally, seasonally, and sustainably, heading to your nearest farm shop is a brilliant idea. This post features an up to date list of almost all Dorset farm shops, broken down by location to help you find the right one.
There’s a huge variety of shops to discover. From small-scale vendors selling meat straight out of the farm freezer, to larger shops offering locally-made products from around the county.
Some even have onsite cafes where you can grab a homecooked meal or yummy cake! So get out and discover what’s on offer at your local farm shop. And if you think there’s somewhere missing from this list, please leave a comment so I can add it in!
Map: Find your Nearest Shop
Please note, the following lists are numbered, but the entries are in no particular order. I’ve tried to include every Dorset Farm Shop on this list, and they’re ordered by location only.
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Farm Shops near Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
There are several farm shops to choose from in and around the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole area. Particularly over near Wimborne Minster and the farmland around the rich Stour River area. Check the map above for a quick way to see which one is nearest to you, or scroll through the options below to find out more about each one.
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Gullivers Farm Shop and Kitchen
Organic and biodynamic farm with a garden, shop, deli, and cafe. Buy meat from the farm, freshly baked bread, and produce from around Dorset – including handpicked wines, ales and ciders.
Station Road, West Moors, Ferndown, BH22 0JG
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Small family-run farm shop selling meat, vegetables, cheeses, jams and breads.
Corfe Mullen, Wimborne, BH21 3EF
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Farm shop and cafe selling fresh fruits and vegetables. Also offers a “pick your own” option.
A35 Lyndhurst Road, Hinton, Christchurch, BH23 7DS
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Family-run farm shop, café and butchers. Also selling pet and garden supplies, country clothing and footwear, and an extensive range of local and regional produce.
Dorchester Road, Sturminster Marshall, BH21 3RW
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Selling a wide range of local produce – including bread and fresh seasonal vegetables. There’s a milk vending machine and a huge variety of goodies from producers across Dorset.
Abbott Street, Pamphill, Wimborne, BH21 4ED
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Pick your own fruit and vegetables on the farm, or pick some up ready-picked inside the farm shop, along with free-range eggs and local Dorset honey.
Derritt Lane, Sopley, Christchurch BH23 7AZ
Farm Shops near Weymouth
Perched in the middle of Dorset’s stunning coast, Weymouth is surrounded by lots of rich farmland. Particularly amongst the hills around Abbotsbury, as well as around Osmington and Preston on the other side of the town. There are several fab farm shops in the surrounding area, all within easy reach of the town.
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Dairy farm with a farm shop and tearooms, providing a range of products and local Dorset produce.
East Farm, Osmington, Weymouth, DT3 6EX
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Farm shop within the village of Abbotsbury, selling fresh farm meat and dairy products and specialising in home-reared Dorset Longhorn beef.
4 Market Street, Abbotsbury, Dorset, DT3 4JR
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Well-stocked farm shop providing the best Dorset produce in one convenient place. Also features a lovely cafe serving up cakes, breakfasts, and lunches – all made using locally sourced ingredients whenever possible!
Bramdon Lane, Portesham, Weymouth, DT3 4HG
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Part of the popular Eweleaze Farm seasonal campsite, so it’s only open during the camping season. They stock a wide range of mostly organic farm goods and local produce.
Osmington, DT3 6ED
Farm Shops in Dorchester and Central Dorset
Dorchester sits almost in the middle of the county, surrounded by some of Dorset’s finest farmland and countryside. So it’s no surprise that there are a few brilliant farm shops dotted around the town. Most of the options near Weymouth above are also within easy reach of Dorchester. Check the map at the top of this post for a clearer idea of locations.
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Vegetarian farm shop and cafe at Green Valley Farm.
Green Valley Farm, Longmeadow, Godmanstone,
DT2 7AE
2
A farm shop with lots of locally produced food and gifts.
11 Wareham Road Dorchester DT2 8HN
3
Locally reared meat sold directly from the farm. They specialise in goat and hogget, and also offer a variety of sausages, burgers, biltong, and more!
Higher Bockhampton, Dorchester DT2 8QH
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Higher Norden Farmshop
A new farm shop producing rare & minority breed cattle, sheep & pigs. There’s also a bakery selling homemade bread, cakes, and pies.
Norden Lane, Maiden Newton, DT2 0BB
Bridport and West Dorset Farm Shops
Bridport is historically a market town, known for the excellent local produce brought in by fishermen from nearby West Bay and by farmers from the many surrounding farms. The regular farmers’ market is, of course, a great place to pick up local produce. It’s held in Barrack Street and the Lyric Theatre on the second Saturday of every month (9am-1pm). However, plenty of the nearby farms also feature shops and cafes, so you can buy direct too.
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A family-run farm shop with a takeaway kitchen. They sell a range of high-quality, free-range meats, including pork from their own pig farm, as well as gifts, treats, and groceries.
A35, Morcombelake DT6 6DJ
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Part of the Symondsbury Estate, the Store offers a wide range of local food and drink, including their award-winning chutneys, jams and marmalades.
Symondsbury Estate Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6HG
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An award-winning farm shop and restaurant, on an 80-acre working farm that produces its own Devon Ruby Red beef, lamb, eggs and a vast array of fruit, vegetables, flowers and potatoes.
Washingpool Farm, North Allington, Bridport, DT6 5HP
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Principally a dairy farm, known for their untreated “Real Milk” from their herd Jersey cows. They also produce pork, beef, and vegetables – and sell a range of local produce.
Burton Bradstock, Bridport, DT6 4NE
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An organic family farm on the Jurassic Coast, producing sustainable and ethical food. They also sell sheepskin and organic wool.
West Bexington, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 9DF
Blandford Forum and North Dorset Farm Shops
The northeast corner of Dorset, including Blandford Forum and the picturesque Cranborne Chase AONB, is home to some of the county’s best farmland. There are some truly excellent farm shops to choose from in this area, such as Taste of the West Gold winners The Udder Farm Shop. You’re really spoilt for choice!
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Organic and seasonal Dorset vegetables, “fresh from the ground, all year round”.
Ridgeway Lane, Child Okeford, DT11 8HB
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An award-winning farm shop featuring a butchery, deli, fishmongers, and coffee shop.
Manor Farm, East Stour, Gillingham, SP8 5LQ
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Farm shop and tearoom selling their own free-range livestock and home-cooked meals, as well as produce from across the region.
Tarrant Gunville, Blandford Forum, DT11 8JW
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“We provide locally sourced produce in our Farm shop and delicious local home-cooked meals in our Cafe!”
Clapcotts Farmhouse, Spetisbury, Blandford Forum, DT11 9DF
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A traditional farm shop and cafe in the heart of a working farm.
Winterborne Whitechurch, Blandford, Dorset, DT11 9AW
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Family-run farm shop selling their own and locally sourced free-range grass-fed meats, fruit, veg, game and more.
Enford Farm, Durweston, Blandford Forum, DT11 0QW
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Rawston Farm Butchery & Farm Shop
Family-run cattle farm selling their own and locally-reared meat, as well as a range of local produce.
Tarrant Rawston, Blandford Forum, DT11 8SF
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Traditional farm shop and outdoor cafe, selling a selection of meat, vegetables, fruit, milk, dairy, bread, and pastries. They also have a plastic-free range: bring your own container to fill with ingredients like rice, pasta, oats, and lentils.
Catherines Well, Milton Abbas, Blandford Forum DT11 0AT
Purbeck and Wareham Shops
Last up, we have the section of Dorset in between Weymouth and Poole, including Wareham, Wool, Lulworth, and the Isle of Purbeck. Several of these Dorset farm shops are still within easy reach of Weymouth, Dorchester, and even Poole. Especially if you’re stopping by on your way back from a day trip or a nice coast walk!
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Award-Winning grass-fed meat and veg delivery from Fossil Farm – and alternative online shopping experience! Stocking fresh meat, fish, fruit, and seasonal vegetables – as well as a range of local goodies. The shop itself opens on certain days of the week so you can pop in to browse if you prefer.
Fossil Farm, Winfrith Newburgh, Dorchester, DT2 8DB
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A large and well-equipped farm shop a huge range of local produce. There’s also a garden centre, as well as camping supplies and groceries to supply the farm’s campsite.
Corfe Castle, Wareham, BH20 5DS
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A garden centre, farm shop, gardens, and cafe. The shop stocks a huge range of locally sourced produce from Dorset & the South West.
West Holme Farm – West Holme Farm, Wareham BH20 6AQ
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An award-winning farm shop with a chain of ultra-locally-sourced cafes on Wareham’s historic high street.
Owner James is a pig farmer who has spent his entire working life in the Purbecks.
6 North St, Wareham BH20 4AF
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The Salt Pig Too
A Swanage branch of the popular Salt Pig farm shop.
Don’t miss their cafes at Tyneham, Carey Secret Garden, and Studland’s Middle Beach.
7A Station Rd, Swanage BH19 1AB
Are there any Dorset farm shops missing from this list? Scroll down to leave a comment, or click here to get in touch and I’ll update the list.
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Love this! We run Corfe Castle Village Stores and we stock loads of local produce. We also have over 400 different Gins including Cromwell Ruin and Gloriette Gin
BH20 5EE
I’ve been in your shop many times, love it in there. Especially all the gins!! 🙂