Nestled in stunning Melbury Abbas, Breezy Ridge Vineyard is a haven of wine; and with the new visitor centre due to open, it will surely become a destination for premium deli products, tastings, tours and exclusive local events. Breezy Ridge produces fantastic English wines by traditional methods used for sparkling and the old fashioned Prosecco method for the quirky Pet Nats and Col Fondos.
Breezy Ridge are launching a new & exclusive limited edition collection of wines, including a 2016 Classic Cuvee, a 2017 Classic Cuvee and a Barking Dog Pet Nat. Why not try these gorgeous local wines, and enjoy an introductory offer of 10% off when you buy 6 bottles.
They are also offering cheese & charcuterie boxes from local producers and suppliers, all served with a selection of chutneys, crackers, accompaniments, nuts and berries. The perfect selection for Christmas!
Orders and enquiries by email hello@breezyridgevineyard.com or via @breezyridgevineyard. Collection is available or free delivery within 5 mile radius of Shaftesbury and Blandford town centre.
01747 681231
Bird & Carter have been serving the South Wiltshire Community for years. The Farm Shop at Wilton, (on the A36) is a foodie’s dream, packed with the most wonderfully fresh produce. The team also have opened a sister business Bird & Carter Fonthill, which is a stunning Café and Bed & Breakfast; set in the old post office building on the Fonthill Estate. This new venture opened just as the first lockdown happened, so it’s been a tough start for this glorious newcomer to Tisbury. However, once the world find some sort of equilibrium again, Fonthill will be a haven for breakfasts, brunches, lunches and afternoon sweet treats.
Why not try some takeaway food and coffee from Fonthill during lockdown, or shop online for delicious cheese, meat, gifts and of course Christmas hampers! They have a handy click and collect service from the Wilton Farm Shop, so you can bring a bit of the magic home.
Fonthill – 01747 445644
Wilton – 01722 744177
Weetons of Harrogate has firmly established itself in the hearts of food lovers across the UK. They offer a unique shopping and dining experience in the Harrogate store but everyone is able to enjoy the Weetons experience from the comfort of their own home, through their online ordering and delivery service.
Weetons are kindly offering an exclusive 10% off their online range of luxury hampers, to all of our Lockdown Emporium shoppers.
When you shop online, use the code HAMPER10
What a wonderful gift to receive this Christmas!
The Labrador Company are a Dorset based retail and online company featuring beautiful dog and animal motif designs. They are passionate about dogs (obviously!) and have a range of wonderful products for your beloved pooch and home; created by real craftspeople.
Whilst the showroom is currently closed to the public, the team are still hard at work hand-making the wagging tail dog clocks in the workshop and dispatching online orders.
Check out the online shop for perfect Christmas gifts!
01725 552255
The English Florist create bespoke wedding and event flowers throughout Dorset, Somerset, Wiltshire and the South of England. Proprietor Oonagh, specialises in using subtle English flower varieties, incorporating herbs for scent and hedgerow finds to reflect the season.
Whilst The English Florist’s Stalbridge studio is closed to the public in November, online booking and telephone orders for beautiful gift bouquets, funeral, wedding and event flowers are still available.
Or if you’re feeling inspired to learn some floristry skills for yourself, why not join one of the upcoming Christmas Wreath Workshops.
What a joyful way to enter the festive season!
01963 362262 / 07958 968798
Planked is a small Dorset based company, by Designer/Maker Lucy Ball. She produces Handcrafted Bespoke British Chopping, Cheese, Charcuterie Boards and Homewares. From beautiful large End Grain chopping boards to Coffee Scoops and lots in between.
Online ordering is the order of the day for this small artisan producer. Discover wonderful Christmas gifts for the foodie or cocktail maker friends and family in your life!
plankeddorset@gmail.com
The Circus is a vibrant lifestyle boutique on Cheap St, Sherborne, with a magical shopfront which never fails to bring a smile to your face. The Circus stocks everything from super soft cashmere & fabulous footwear to unusual gifts, quirky cards and unique homewares.
Whilst the store is closed, the website is full of lovely products. Ordering is by phone or email, and the team are offering a collection service from the store, or by post.
Gift vouchers are also available.
Why not follow The Circus on Instagram and Facebook @thecircussherborne which are updated with goodies every day. You can also order on Instagram or Facebook too!
01935 816551 hello@thecircusboutique.com
Parterre is home to the largest, privately-owned botanic garden in the UK, producing home-grown scents in Tarrant Keyneston, Dorset.
Give the gift of scent during lockdown with Parterre’s online ordering service.
There are perfume gift vouchers, perfume workshop vouchers and other November offers available
Visit the online store to discover the magic of Parterre.
07736180130
Coconut and Cotton opened in December 2018 in Swans Yard in the heart of Shaftesbury. A plastic free, waste reducing store for the earth conscious consumer. Providing affordable alternatives to everyday essentials.
Coconut and Cotton are open for essentials during lockdown.
Monday – Saturday 9:30am – 5pm.
Free click and collect & free delivery over £50.
Visit the online shop today to discover this wonderful store
The little farm shop at Ash Farm sells all the cuts of their home grown venison, directly from the organic farm. Located just outside Stourpaine on the A350, the herd of red deer are raised by the small and dedicated team. Ash Farm also host guests in luxury glamping shepherds huts on our family farm.
During lockdown the farm shop is open every Friday morning from 9.00 to 12.00. However, if you would rather collect from the farm at another time, you can ring through your order and the team will get it ready for collection.
To order venison, or to find out more about wonderful glamping adventures for 2021,
call Ali… 07770 827594 Siobhan…07767 405903
@ash_farm_dorset
The Dorset Meat Company offers the finest grass-fed, outdoor-reared meat, produced sustainably and in harmony with nature. They are passionate about traditional British farming and work with 20 small, family-run farms based in Dorset and Wiltshire that produce really wholesome, natural meat.
The online shop has a brilliant selection of small to large meat boxes, cheeses & deli accompaniments. Check out the Christmas delivery deadlines too on festive orders. Lockdown means that all ordering in online or telephone, with no contact delivery
First order receives 10% discount – use code WELCOME10 at the checkout!
01747 811077
01963 362204
Kitchen Garden Co. at Pythouse is an enchanting 18th Century walled garden, restaurant, bar and events venue set in the stunning landscape of Tisbury, South Wiltshire
Thankfully the gardens are still open for visits, coffee & cake during lockdown, so why not visit and enjoy a glorious winter stroll.
They are also offering ‘restaurant at home dining experiences‘ for takeaway and delivery and taking restaurant bookings for December.
Find out more at the website or call 01747870444
Connock London is an award-winning British fragrance and skincare brand founded by Amanda Connock who has a rich heritage in sourcing and supplying speciality ingredients to the Perfumery and Cosmetics industry. Using the finest sustainable ingredients from all over the world, manufactured here in Britain.
From luxury body scrubs and lotions, to home fragrance and scented candles, Connock London has a multitude of gorgeous scents to choose from.
Visit the online store or place orders by telephone, for next day delivery.
0203 3270125
@connocklondon
Total Window Repairs (TWR), one of the leading suppliers and installers of state of the art home improvement products throughout Blandford Forum, Shaftesbury, Gillingham, Dorchester and the surrounding areas
During lockdown, the TWR showroom is open by appointment only. Alternatively they are offering virtual tours & quotes. If you are considering PVC, Aluminium or Timber windows/doors please contact TWR by phone.
TWR is a family run business with children at Clayesmore School and are kindly offering a 10% discount to Clayesmore Parents & Staff.
01258 488 500
The Botanical Candle Co. Ltd is a home-grown business that is founded on the core principals of quality, fairness and transparency, and is based in Shaftesbury, Dorset. Working only with 100% soy wax flakes, every single candle is still made by hand from beginning to end. The candle fragrances the team creates are close to nature with un-fussy, recognisable scents that are comforting and familiar.
The Shaftesbury store is now closed but that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy the wonderful scent of candles around the house!
The online shop is open and local collections are available. Select ‘pick-up’ during checkout and the team will let you know your order is ready to collect, between 10am – 4pm Monday – Saturday.
01747 859200
Pamplemousse is a relative newcomer to Shaftesbury, having only opened in March, just at the start of the first lockdown.
This little florist café sells bespoke blooms and artisan treats locally and nationally.
During lockdown, you can still get a sweet fix as takeaway cake and coffee can be bought at the shop door. Bread is by pre-order only, so make sure you ring ahead if you want to collect some fresh bread.
Flowers continue to be delivered locally or nationally and can also be collected from the door via phone or webshop.
01747228439
Keyneston Mill is a 50-acre estate nestled in the Tarrant Valley, bordered by the River Stour. This magnificent destination is the home to Parterre fragrances, and is a hub of activity with beautiful gardens to visit, a contemporary bistro-café and a multitude of events throughout the year; from outdoor cinema evenings to fragrance workshops and themed dinners.
Keyneston Mill is closed for the month of November but the team are looking forward to reopening their doors in December with an extended and exciting programme of events.
Why not treat a loved one to a Gift Experiences this Christmas or plan some fun evenings with family and friends by booking a cinema or supper evenings for December or beyond!
Visit the website or call 01258 786 022
The Cricketers pub in Shroton is nestled in the beautiful Dorset countryside, at the foot of Hambledon Hill, home of an Iron Age hill fort, and just off the Wessex Ridgeway footpath.
The Cricketers is well known locally for fantastic food. During lockdown, they continue to serve delicious food via a takeaway service, Thursday – Saturday 5:30-7:30pm.
The menu is available here as well as paper menus being delivered around the village.
01258 268107
Based in Sturminster Newton in Dorset, Esme and her team are passionate about creating the perfect, bespoke floral designs for you..
During lockdown, Daisy Delbridge will continue to create gorgeous seasonal hand-ties, arrangements, and plants for collection or local delivery.
Please note, all orders must be placed over the phone
01258 475575
The Fontmell is a lovely pub and dining room with six individually designed rooms, set in stunning Fontmell Magna.
The Fontmell will be serving takeaway food and drink on Friday & Saturdays from 5pm until 7.30pm. You can order draft beers, ales, wines, soft drinks and award winning food via their online ordering service.
You can still book rooms here or email info@thefontmell.com, and you can also buy gift vouchers here – perfect for Christmas.
01747811441
Hambledon Gallery is Dorset’s original independent lifestyle shop in Blandford Forum, stocking luxury gifts, fashion, jewellery and homeware. Christmas lights, decorations and stocking fillers are also available in their festive collection.
Whilst the store’s doors are closed, online ordering, telephone ordering and ordering via email are all available. shop@hambledongallery.co.uk.
A free click and collect service is also available from 9-12 Monday to Saturday from the shop’s premises on Salisbury Street, Blandford.
If you’re further afield, free standard postage over £35 & free gift wrapping is available. If you need help with any gift conundrums or lockdown wardrobe questions, call The Hambledon Gallery on 01258 452 880 for some advise. Christmas could be all wrapped up in one go!
01258 452 880
Backdoorshoes® stock a huge range of slip on gardening clogs that are perfect for those that love the outdoors. Lightweight, stylish and practical, our waterproof garden shoes are available in all popular sizes for men, women and even the kids. They may look strange at first, but you’ll be amazed at the comfort and practicality of our gardening footwear.
The online store is open and you can also order over the phone during lockdown. There is an automated discount (no code needed) applied to orders over £100, with a whopping £15 off! In addition, if you add ‘Clayesmore 10%’ at the checkout an additional discount will apply! Gift vouchers are also available online for the perfect Christmas gift.
01202 232357
Seed are passionate for original British design. So much more than just a (very lovely) shop, they are home to an emerging generation of creative talent; handpicking a diverse mix of homewares, jewellery, textiles and ceramics from across the UK and beyond.
Whilst this very lovely shop’s Frome doors are closed temporarily, the website is awash with exquisite art for your home to trinkets, textiles or ceramics for that elusive Christmas gift!
Products are being added daily so make sure to keep returning! Delivery is free over £30 and the team also offering click & collect from the Frome store. Don’t miss the exquisite Christmas decorations!
01373 228 272
shop@designsbyseed.co.uk