10 Shopping in Isle of Purbeck That You Shouldn't Miss

A contemporary purpose built art gallery that exhibits modern art and crafts. The emphasis is on displaying work as a gallery should with room to breathe and no other distractions. Showcasing the very best of local talent and internationally known artists. Exhibitions change on a monthly basis, worth checking the website for details. The space can be hired on a monthly basis.

Cordwainers is a traditional cobbler and key cutting shop, established in Swanage for over 30 years. We provide all shoe mending and key cutting services, plus other leather repairs and mending jobs. We pride ourselves on being well stocked and unbeaten on price; if you need something we don't have, we will get it for you! We stock a full range of polishes, leather creams, brushes, horns, laces etc and also do hand engraved pet tags in many fun designs. As a twist we also sell vintage! From 1920's handbags to 1950's dresses, you never know what you're going to find in our quirky little shop!

Beautiful & quirky Handbag & Accessories Boutique. Unique fashionable handbags and purses. Womens, Mens and Childrens designs available. From Leather to Fashion brands, Eco friendly to Vegan Friendly, from British, European and worldwide suppliers, a wide choice, perfect for treating yourself, or a gift for the one you love. Gift Vouchers are available

Lucy's Farm offers country living inspired art and gifts. Lucy Tidbury is famed for her "Moo Selfie" range which include many scenes from around the local area and available to purchase as original oil paintings or signed prints. Designs are also available in giftware including Mugs, Cards, Postcards, Stoneware, Tea Towels and soft furnishing. The shop is also adorned with rustic items from The little French Depot which dress Lucy's products perfectly. If you are looking for totally unique products from a renowned local artist, Lucy's Farm is a must.

An independent gift shop and gallery, supporting local, Dorset artists, as well as makers from all over the UK. We also stock some more well-known brands, and pride ourselves on finding beautiful and unusual gifts. Much of our range is inspired by flowers, plants, and the stunning local countryside of the Jurassic Coast. If you are visiting Corfe Castle, then come and see our 17c shop. Turn left at the National Trust shop in the village square - we are opposite the Church, just past the Fox Inn and the Model Village. We have gifts for gardeners, presents for men, and a children's range too. But we are probably best known for pretty, girly gifts, stationery and cards; and gorgeous home accessories. We also have a wonderful and varied collection of art, such as hand-painted driftwood; fine art; watercolours and oil paintings. Many local artists and crafters contribute work such as art glass; turned wood; ceramics and pottery; felting and needlework and all manner of quirky crafts.

Art gallery selling pictures, ceramics, glassware, jewellery and hand designed and made fabric creations. All made or designed by local artists. The owner is one of the artists and some of the other artists also work behind the counter.

An antiques centre with something for everyone old and young at reasonable prices, the third largest shop in Swanage, 8 rooms plus a salvage yard / garden. Tea and coffee available. Dogs welcome , w.c. upstairs.

Swanage's Antiques Centre - 4 floors with more than 20 traders: a wide range of antique, vintage and retro items housed in an old bank. Don't forget to take a look at our old bank vaults downstairs, and browse the retro and vintage fashions down there!

Helen Biles Studio is an artist studio in the beautiful setting of the Purbeck heathland and showing an interesting mix of original oil paintings and screen prints. Helen’s themes and subjects are drawn from the natural environment, with both abstract and still-life work on show.