Shaftesbury Farmers' Market

The beautiful town of Shaftesbury was founded by the Saxons and in medieval times became an important pilgrimage site.  In later centuries it was a centre for button making and served as a coaching stop on the main route to the West Country. 

It features famous landmarks such as Gold Hill (of Hovis fame) and the ruins of Shaftesbury Abbey; the equally impressive Town Hall at the top of the High Street is the venue for the monthly farmers’ market and stands next to the medieval St. Peter’s Church. 

The town also boasts a very good selection of fine independent shops which are worth a visit and compliment the 15 or so local producers who attend the Shaftesbury farmers’ market. offering a wide variety of food and drink.

When:- the first Saturday each month
Time:- 9.00am – 1.00pm
Venue:- Shaftesbury Town Hall
Contact name:- Matt Lewis
Tel: 01258 454510 e-mail:- joyeatman@hotmail.co.uk

Regulars producers include:

Boasty's Best Preserves, Fresh Produce, Vegetable Plants & Flowers
Boyton Farm pork ,
Bridport Gourmet Pies,
Dorset Coffee Co.
Jackie's Plants
Kimbers beef & lamb,
Marcus Dancer fair trade goodies
Mere Fish Farm trout,
Oxfords Bakery,
Pythouse Organic vegetables,
Quiet Corner Farm apples,
Simply Cooking cakes and savouries,
Sopley Farm vegetables and soft fruit (seasonally).
Stockland Venison,

Directions: Click here for a map and directions.
Parking facilities: Street parking & car park spaces available.
Local transport Links: Click here for Dorset Council bus & train timetables
Tourist Information: Click here