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Markets near Poole: days, times and locations

There are 26 regular markets within 30 miles of Poole, including Poole Market, Westbourne Farmers' & Makers Market, Bournemouth Street Market. Here are the opening days, times and locations.

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Market opening days and times within 30 miles of Poole

These are regular schedules, not live opening confirmations. Check the official market page before travelling, especially on bank holidays or in bad weather.

Thu, Fri & Sat · from 9am; check closing time

Poole Market

Poole High Street · under 1 mile away

Hours: From 09:00; operator pages list 15:00 or 16:00 — check before travelling

Traditional and gift market on the pedestrianised Poole High Street every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The operator homepage says 3pm closing while its Poole page says 4pm; confirm before travelling.

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1st Saturday monthly · 9am–2pm

Westbourne Farmers' & Makers Market

Westbourne, Bournemouth · 3 miles away

Hours: 09:00–14:00

Monthly gathering of local producers, makers and bakers in village-feel Westbourne, just west of Bournemouth town centre.

Every Sunday · 10am–4pm

Bournemouth Street Market

The Square, Bournemouth · 4 miles away

Hours: 10:00–16:00

The town-centre weekly street market — food stalls, local traders and produce by the Lower Gardens, a short walk from the beach and pier.

3rd Saturday monthly · 9am–1pm

Wimborne Farmers' Market

The Square, Wimborne Minster · 6 miles away

Hours: 09:00–13:00

Monthly farmers' market in the heart of Wimborne Minster — Dorset produce, local food and a proper market-town morning.

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2nd & 4th Thursday · 9am–1pm

Wareham Farmers' Market

Wareham Town Hall, East Street · 6 miles away

Hours: 09:00–13:00

Indoor farmers' market in the Town Hall twice a month — Purbeck producers with veg, baking, meat and preserves.

Every Saturday · from 8am

Wareham Quay Market

The Quay, Wareham · 6 miles away

Hours: 08:00–14:00

Saturday market on the river quay — food, flowers, fish, meat, cheeses, preserves and collectables. Pairs perfectly with a Purbeck day out.

Every Friday · 9am–2:30pm

Ferndown Community Market

Pennys Walk, Ferndown · 7 miles away

Hours: 09:00–14:30

Friendly weekly community market serving Ferndown and East Dorset — local produce, baked goods and crafts.

Every Friday · from 8am; closed 25 Dec 2026

Swanage Market

Main Beach car park, Victoria Avenue, Swanage BH19 1AP · 7 miles away

Hours: From 08:00; council says about 13:30, tourism says 13:00 — check closing time

Friday market at Main Beach car park, with published food traders including greengrocers, bakery, cheese, meat and fish. Individual stalls vary. Council and tourism pages give different finishing times; check before travelling. Closed 25 December 2026.

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Every Monday · 9am–4pm

Christchurch Street Market

High Street & Saxon Square, Christchurch · 9 miles away

Hours: 09:00–16:00

A traditional street market running the length of traffic-free Christchurch High Street — fruit & veg, bakery, fish and household stalls.

Every Friday

Verwood Friday Market

Town centre, Verwood · 12 miles away

Hours: 09:00–14:00

Weekly Friday market in Verwood town centre with food and general stalls, handy for the East Dorset villages toward the New Forest.

Every Wednesday · 9am–4pm

Ringwood Wednesday Market

The Furlong, Ringwood · 12 miles away

Hours: 09:00–16:00

Long-running weekly market at The Furlong — produce, street food, plants and household stalls in the centre of Ringwood.

Last Saturday monthly · 10am–2pm

Ringwood Farmers' Market

Gateway Square, Ringwood · 12 miles away

Hours: 10:00–14:00

Hampshire Farmers' Market in Gateway Square on the last Saturday of each month, with local breads, cheeses, meats, cakes, honey, preserves and drinks.

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2nd Friday monthly · 9am–1pm

Blandford Farmers' Market

Market Place, Blandford Forum · 12 miles away

Hours: 09:00–13:00

Georgian market town's monthly farmers' market — North Dorset farm produce, cheese, bread and local drinks in the Market Place.

Every Wednesday · from 17 June

New Milton Wednesday Market

Station Road, New Milton · 15 miles away

Hours: 09:00–15:00

The Wednesday New Milton Market is back from 17 June — a weekly town-centre market on Station Road with food, local produce and general stalls.

2nd Saturday monthly · 9am–1pm

New Milton Farmers' Market

Station Road, New Milton · 15 miles away

Hours: 09:00–13:00

Very small New Forest farmers' market — usually only a handful of stalls, so treat it as a quick local food stop rather than a major day out.

Every Saturday · 8am–4pm

Lymington Charter Market

High Street, Lymington · 19 miles away

Hours: 08:00–16:00

The famous Saturday charter market down Lymington's cobbled high street — freshly caught fish, local meats, cheeses and New Forest produce.

Last Saturday monthly · 9am–4pm

Dorchester Farmers' Market

Town centre, Dorchester · 20 miles away

Hours: 09:00–16:00

County-town farmers' market with a strong line-up of Dorset producers — everything you need to cook a proper local meal.

4th Friday monthly · 9am–1pm

Sturminster Newton Farmers' Market

Market Cross, Sturminster Newton · 20 miles away

Hours: 09:00–13:00

Blackmore Vale farmers' market in this old dairy town — proper Dorset produce, meat, cheese and baking.

Every Thursday · 9am–11:30am

Shaftesbury Market

High Street & Town Hall, Shaftesbury · 22 miles away

Hours: 09:00–11:30

Long-running Thursday morning market by the Town Hall and High Street in hilltop Shaftesbury — fresh meat, seasonal veg, plants and homemade goods. Small and morning-only, so go early.

Every Thursday · 6:30am–3pm

Weymouth Market

Swannery Car Park, Weymouth · 22 miles away

Hours: 06:30–15:00

Weymouth's big weekly Thursday market at the Swannery car park near the harbour — produce, clothing, household goods and bargains a short walk from the beach.

Tuesday & Saturday · 8:30am–4pm

Salisbury Charter Market

Market Place, Salisbury · 26 miles away

Hours: 08:30–16:00

700-year-old charter market in the cathedral city — a dedicated local food section runs every market day among the blue-and-white stalls.

Tue, Fri & Sat · 8:30am–2:30pm

Romsey Market

Cornmarket & Market Place, Romsey · 28 miles away

Hours: 08:30–14:30

Three-day charter market in this handsome Test-valley town — produce, street food and general stalls around the Cornmarket.

3rd Friday monthly · 9am–1pm

Sherborne Farmers' Market

Cheap Street, Sherborne · 28 miles away

Hours: 09:00–13:00

Monthly farmers' market on Cheap Street with around 30 stalls of North Dorset produce — meat, veg, bread, cheese and preserves.

1st Sunday monthly · 10am–1pm

Romsey Farmers' Market

Alma Road car park, Romsey · 28 miles away

Hours: 10:00–13:00

Monthly Hampshire Farmers' Market at Alma Road car park opposite Waitrose, with local meat, fish, cheese, fruit and vegetables, cakes, honey and preserves.

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Every Thursday · 9am–3pm

Sherborne Pannier Market

Cheap Street, Sherborne · 28 miles away

Hours: 09:00–15:00

Thursday pannier and street market along historic Cheap Street in Sherborne — local food, crafts and bargain-hunting in one of Dorset's prettiest abbey towns.

Fri & Sat

Southampton City Centre Market

Above Bar Street, Southampton · 28 miles away

Hours: 09:00–15:00

Southampton's traditional weekly street market through the Above Bar precinct near the Bargate — fresh produce, international street food, household goods and gifts.

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