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RETAIL Shopper’s PARADISE CLOTHING & LIFESTYLE Wedding dress boutique Pre-oWned dresses Waiting to be reloved. 171 Bridport Road, Poundbury Dorchester, Dorset 01305 757337 www.yard.co.uk facebook.com/shopYard 14 Challacombe Square, Poundbury, Dorchester, DT1 3SX [t]: 01305 251808 [m]: 07407 714153 [e]: [email protected] [w]: bridalreloved.co.uk Cherryade Constantly evolving as a shopping destination, Poundbury caters for those looking for something a bit different or unique. With a wealth of independent shops, this is the place for some well-earned retail therapy. T he joy of the independently owned boutique shops in Poundbury is that you never quite know what you’ll find. There are over 25 shops and each one very different.
 The Buttermarket has become the main shopping hub with a gift shop called Magpie and its childhood counterpart Mini Magpie. Just up from that, Boo’s Toy Shop offers an incredible selection of traditional toys. Owner Charlotte Polley has been chosen as one of the country's best shops for Small Biz Saturday. Next to Boo’s is Christabel’s Linens, newly opened Amber Hardware, Buttermarket Stores and recent additions such as the scrumptious sweet shop Bon Bons and antique furniture at Romans VIII. For fashionistas, there’s the award- winning Yard just up on Bridport Road. While on Lower Blakemere Road, you’ll find something stylish with independent menswear store, Clath. If you are into crafts there’s Pauline’s Patchwork and The Half Moon Bead Shop. Further along Bridport Road you cannot miss Cherryade’s striking décor. For cycling enthusiasts there are two bike shops - Poundbury Cyclesport and electric bike shop Dorset Cycle Life. There is also Running Free Poundbury in Ringhill Street for runners. For people planning a celebration or weddings, The Poundbury Florist, Angel Cake Company, The Dorset Wine Company, Butterfly Brides, Bridal Reloved and Boutique at Number 6 are all in walking distance of each other so perfect for a shopping expedition. Queen Mother Square is a popular food shopping destination for shoppers with Waitrose, the brilliant artisan Brace of Butchers, Dorset Wine and a taste of worldwide cuisine from Olives Et Al. While the Poundbury Garden Centre caters for your every gardening need, it also boasts a fantastic range of presents and lifestyle goods. Clat h Imaginative, Creative & Magical Play Beautiful Toy Shop with Beautiful Toys INDEPENDENT MEN’S CLOTHING STORE YMC - Folk - Edwin - Norse Projects - Fjällräven Wood Wood - Sunspel - John Smedley Red Wing - Loake HOME, GIFT AND KIDS Monday - Saturday 10am -5pm 10-11 Buttermarket, Poundbury DT13AZ 01305 265261 // [email protected] // www.magpiepoundbury.co.uk 8 Buttermarket, Poundbury, DT1 3AZ 01305 261132 | [email protected] www.boostoys.co.uk 76 WWW.CELEBRATINGPOUNDBURY.CO.UK 4 LOWER BLAKEMERE RD, POUNDBURY DT1 3RZ 01305 756050 WWW.CLATH.UK WWW.CELEBRATINGPOUNDBURY.CO.UK 77