Shop ‘til you Drop in Dorset

Shopping will always be a part of the holidays in Dorset. It may be all out shopping sprees or just gathering little mementos of the different places while spending your Torquay holidays. There is no shortage of shops to see when in Dorset.



Shopping in Dorset is truly a gratifying experience. Shopping areas in Dorset are not just confined in one area, different towns showcase different fare. There is definitely something for everybody. Tourists spending holidays in Dorset can choose between “branded” stores or independent local boutiques. Torquay holidays can also be spent by tourists wandering around little village streets looking for bargains or trinkets native to the region.

When shopping during the holidays in Dorset you will find that the presence of the big shopping centres in the area. The country wide mall chains have established themselves in the area but the smaller independent specialty shops and boutiques are abundant and thriving. In most big shopping centre chains items being sold are more or less the same and can be found in the other different branches in Britain. The advantages of shopping in the smaller local shops are that most likely the products that are being offered are indigenous to the region and reflect Dorset. A shopping spree vacation can be definitely exciting and one does not need to worry if the shops nearby their accommodations get a bit exhausted. Public transportation is very easy and towns and villages are close to one another so it will not be a chore to go shopping in other towns or county’s even if the guests are on Torquay holidays.

If you are in the area of Bournemouth, there is a local department store called Beales in which visitors should consider going to. It was established in 1881 and is a home grown institution among locals. This place is ideal for a day of shopping but it is walking through the town streets and jumping from one specialty shop to the other which makes the holidays in Dorset more memorable. Accessible to pedestrians, shoppers in Bournemouth need not worry about dodging a lot of vehicles as these areas are predominantly pedestrian friendly. Geographically, Torquay is not a stone’s throw away from Bournemouth but it is still a nearby neighbouring town and those on Torquay holidays can surely spend the day haggling and looking for finds in this country side shopping district.

Shopping in the surrounding counties is also a treat. The shopping experience is multiplied by ten if there are flea markets to go wandering about. The universal appeal of shopping at flea markets or bazaars is infectious. You can schedule and squeeze in the time during your Torquay holidays to go to these flea markets as there is one being held every day of the week. Schedules of these bazaars can be gathered at the local tourism department or by just asking the locals. From a trunk full of items to a tiny souvenir holidays in Dorset will always be memorable after experiencing the shopping culture this British county.

Author: bluechipholidays