Shopping in Bournemouth, Christchurch &amp; Poole

Forum Jewellers

Family-run jeweller on Lower Blandford Road in Broadstone, with its own repairs, valuations and bespoke design.

Closed now

Broadstone

Jewellery and watch repairsJewellery valuationsBespoke design and remodellingEngagement and wedding rings

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Franses Jewellers

Fourth-generation family jeweller on Westover Road, Bournemouth, and an official Patek Philippe retailer.

Closed now

Bournemouth

Official Patek Philippe retailerEngagement ringsIn-house design by James FransesBespoke commissions

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Garm Depot

Two-floor concession shop in The Arcade where nine independent sellers rent rails of vintage and streetwear.

Closed now

Bournemouth

Vintage and streetwearNine independent sellersTwo fitting roomsDog friendly

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Bike shops

Giant Poole

Giant's Poole store on the High Street, selling road, e-bike and trekking ranges.

Poole

E-bikesRoad bikesServicing

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Guitar Mania

Guitar shop on Ashley Road in Parkstone, open since 1994, with quick-turnaround set-ups, restrings and repairs.

Closed now

Penn Hill

Guitar servicing and repairsUsed and pre-loved gearNo appointment neededLeft-handed guitars

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Haberdasherdo

Haberdashery, fabric and yarn shop on Southbourne Grove with sewing workshops and Brother sewing machines.

Closed now

Southbourne

Sewing and knitting workshopsBrother sewing machine stockistSewing machine servicingDressmaking fabrics

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Hamilton Jewellers

Family-run jewellers on Pound Lane in Christchurch, trading since 1967, with its own repair workshop.

Closed now

Christchurch

On-site repair workshopBespoke jewellery designEngravingWatch batteries and straps

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Surf and beach shops

Haven Ferry Shop

Beach shop on Banks Road in Sandbanks selling ice cream, buckets and spades, seaside rock and souvenirs.

Closed now

Sandbanks

Whippy ice creamPurbeck Ice CreamBeach goodsSouvenirs and gifts

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Florists

Heffords Flowers

Tuckton Road florist on the same site since 1986, delivering by hand across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch.

Closed now

Southbourne

Same-day delivery by arrangementWedding flowersFuneral tributesBouquets made while you wait

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Hunts Menswear

Plus-size menswear outfitters on Christchurch Road in Boscombe, stocking sizes 2XL to 9XL.

Closed now

Pokesdown

Sizes 2XL to 9XLSuits and wedding suitsCustomer parkingAppointments available

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In The Frame

Bespoke picture framer on Lymington Road in Highcliffe, also offering photo restoration and canvas printing.

Closed now

Highcliffe

Bespoke picture framingPhoto restorationCanvas and digital printingArt card printing

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Homeware and furniture

Island Bathrooms

Three-floor bathroom showroom on Holdenhurst Road with more than 100 displays and an in-store design service.

Closed now

Charminster

Over 100 bathroom displaysIn-store design appointmentsEx-display and clearance offersLocal warehouse collection

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Jaylo's Boutique

Womenswear boutique over two floors on Church Street, Christchurch, with Joseph Ribkoff occasion wear.

Closed now

Christchurch

Joseph Ribkoff stockistOccasion wearTwo floors with fitting roomsShoes, hats and accessories

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Jewel Vintage

New and second-hand jewellery and watches in Westbourne's Victorian arcade, with valuations and on-site repairs.

Closed now

Westbourne

Second-hand jewellery and watchesValuationsOn-site repair workshopBespoke and remodelled pieces

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Kaleidoscope Sound & Light

DJ equipment, PA and stage lighting shop on Parkwood Road in Southbourne, with a hire department.

Closed now

Pokesdown

Pioneer DJ and AlphaTheta dealerEquipment on demo in storeHire departmentDJ studio bookable online

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Keith Bryant Goldsmith

Goldsmith on Bargates in Christchurch making bespoke jewellery by hand in platinum and gold since 2000.

Closed now

Christchurch

Handmade bespoke jewelleryJewellery remodellingRhodium platingCertified diamonds

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Homeware and furniture

Lauren Matthews Home

Highcliffe homeware shop selling the owner's own range alongside small ethical makers.

Highcliffe

Own rangeIndependent makersEthical brands

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Lavender Moon

Boho and western boutique on Kingland Crescent in Poole, stocking Ariat cowboy boots, hats and gifts.

Closed now

Poole

Western and boho clothingAriat bootsMenswear and boot roomHats and accessories

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Bike shops

Lawsons Cycles

Independent bike shop on Somerford Road, Christchurch, selling kids' bikes, scooters and offering repairs.

Closed now

Somerford

Kids' bikes and scootersServicing and repairsChild seats and trailersSavings club

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Charity shops

Lewis-Manning Hospice Care

Hospice charity shop selling quality second-hand goods, staffed by volunteers.

Highcliffe

Charity shopDonations takenVolunteer staffed

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Mathews Shoes

Third-generation family shoe shop on Christchurch High Street, with trained fitters and a children's department.

Closed now

Christchurch

Children's shoe fittingSociety of Shoe Fitters membersOpen seven daysCar park refund scheme

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Michael Matthews Jewellery

Westover Road jeweller selling diamond engagement rings, vintage jewellery and pre-owned Rolex and other watches.

Closed now

Bournemouth

Pre-owned watchesEngagement and wedding ringsVintage and Art Deco jewelleryInsurance and probate valuations

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