Each nation has standards that the company must comply with in order for a product to obtain the “organic” label. The label is issued by an appropriate government agency that inspects the company or farm where the product comes from and ensures that all national organic standards are met. Dorset Local Producers are famous with high-standart quality products.
Dorset Local Farmers Market
Sherborne Farmers Market
Cheap Street, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3BJ
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The third Friday of the month, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Cheap Street. Average 30 stands.
Dating from the 15th and 18th centuries, charming gold-stone buildings line the narrow streets of Sherborne. Its main building is the abbey, which was founded in 988 and was once the seat of a bishop.
Sherborne also has two castles, both at the eastern end of the town; the ruins of the old castle date back to the 12th century. Sir Walter Raleigh began construction near the New Castle in 1592, and the current owners, the Digby family, expanded it in the 17th century.
Opening Hours Open from 1 January 2021. Until 31 December
Bridport Farmers Market
Barrack Street, BRIDPORT, Dorset, DT6 3LX
In The second Saturday of the month, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Barrack Street and the Lyric Theater.
This Saxon market town is located on the scenic coastal road to Exeter. The traditional production of ropes, threads, and nets is still carried out here: in addition to supplying most of the ropes to the fleet in earlier times, the city also provided executioners, which gave rise to the term “Bridport Dagger.”
The wide main roads offer magical views of the surrounding hills, the magnificent coastline and the surrounding agricultural areas. The hugely successful Regular Farmers Market is now held on Barrack Street on the second Saturday of every month and has been voted “Dorset’s Best Producer Market” in recent years. This market regularly attracts more than 30 producers.
Opening Hours Open from 1 January 2021. Until 31 December
Shaftesbury Farmers Market
City Hall, High Street, SHAFTESBURY, Dorset, SP7 8JE
LAST UPDATE – Dorset Farmers Markets returns in July!
The first Saturday of the month. Between 9:00 and 13:00 at City Hall.
The beautiful town of Shaftesbury was founded by the Saxons and became an important place of pilgrimage in the Middle Ages. In later centuries, it was a button-making center and served as a bus stop on the main road to the West Country.
It has famous sights such as the ruins of Gold Hill (famous for Hovis) and Shaftesbury Abbey; the equally imposing town hall at the top of the main street is home to the farmer’s monthly market and is adjacent to the medieval church of St. Peter.
The town has a great selection of excellent independent shops worth visiting and praises the approximately 15 local growers who frequently visit the Shaftesbury Farmers Market offers a wide range of food and drinks.
Opening Hours: Open from 1 January 2021. Until 31 December
Westbourne is the best in the Dorset Farmers and Maker market Landseer Road, Westbourne, BOURNEMOUTH, Dorset, BH4 9EH
LAST UPDATE: The market will reopen on Saturday, July 4th.
On the first Saturday of the month, Landseer Road becomes an open-air agricultural market. Westbourne is home to a fabulous selection of artisanal breads, vegetables, cheeses, meats, plants and more. Come and experience the relaxed atmosphere and award-winning food.