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Shopping in Christchurch is such a delightful affair. Places to shop in Christchurch
are aplenty with everything under the sun on offer. You will be amazed by the
never ending range of the souvenirs which you can take back from here along with
the sweet memories. The interesting range of independent retailers and major chain
stores makes shopping a fabulous affair when you visit Christchurch and you will
be amazed by the variety of products that are available.
The main shopping areas are the High Street, Castle Street, Bridge Street,
Church Street, Wick Lane, Saxon Square Shopping Centre and Bargates where you
will find anything and everything. Ranging from designer and high street fashion
stuff to continental chocolates, beautiful range of gifts and souvenirs, health
foods, books - you name it and you will have it here.
Nearby Highcliffe village, only a ten minute drive away, is a great place where
you can enjoy village life apart from an array of shops selling flowers, gifts,
candles and even local cheese and teddy bears. Regular weekly markets take place
on Fridays and during the week there is also a car boot sale, a collector's
market and a farmer's market.
Bookends Bookshop and Art Centre is one of the largest independent bookshops
and also stocks extensive ranges of greetings cards, gift wrap and gift stationery.
The first floor features an Art Centre piling up art materials, art books, prints,
frames and original paintings.
Dorset Farmers Market is held Saxon Square on the first Friday in every month.
You will get here a wonderful range of home grown produce ranging from organic
fruit and vegetables, meats, cheeses, eggs, jams and preserves. A Country Fayre
at the Saxon Square every Thursday showcases from exquisite local arts and crafts.
Don't miss this opportunity to pick up unique handcrafted gifts.
Monday is market day here when the High Street is closed to traffic, so be there
to enjoy your shopping without the harrowing traffic.
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