Shops & Retail Units to Rent in Dorset

Shaftesbury Retail to Rent

Shaftesbury is a historic Dorset market town, situated 20 miles southwest of Salisbury and 22 miles east of Yeovil. The affluent town benefits from strong connectivity with the nearby A303 offering direct access to London via the M3 and to the southwest via the M5. Nearby retailers include Boots, Superdrug, Holland & Barrett, WHSmith and Waitrose.

Date on Market:

25/02/2026

Shaftesbury Retail to Rent

The property comprises a motor vehicle workshop on a self contained prominent corner plot. The building is of concrete frame construction with pitched cement sheet roof and attached twostorey building of brick elevations under a flat roof. The site extends to approximately 0.32 acres. The main workshop is serviced by two sliding shutter doors on either gable end and has a minimum eaves height of 4.18 m. A leanto extension to the workshop is also served by a loading door and has minimum eaves of 3.21 m. There are WC facilities and a staffroom. The building is serviced by a tarmac surfaced yard and partly enclosed by fence and gates. Longmead Industrial Estate is a long-established estate on the north eastern edge of the town with direct access off the A450.

Date on Market:

20/02/2026

Bournemouth Retail to Rent

The property comprises a building of masonry construction arranged over two floors offering ground floor retail accommodation with residential accommodation on the first floor. The property is situated in the great location of Kimberley Road, Southbourne.

Date on Market:

19/02/2026

Bournemouth Retail to Rent

A ground floor shop situated in the busy and sought after location of Seabourne Road, Southbourne. 750sq ft. Roller Shutter Security Blinds. The commercial premises has been refurbished throughout and is ready for immediate occupation.

Date on Market:

18/02/2026

Bournemouth Retail to Rent

Bournemouth is an important regional, commercial and tourist centre on the South Coast located 32 miles west of Southampton. The town benefits from good communications being located on the A35/A338 which leads to the A31 trunk road to the east of the town, which in turn connects to the M27 south coast motorway. Pokesdown Railway Station is just a short walk from the property. Bournemouth Station is the next stop and offers direct services to London (approximately 2 hours), as well as Birmingham and Manchester. The property is situated on the north side of Christchurch Road, close to its junction with Waltham Road. Occupiers nearby include Sainsbury`s Local, Halfords Autocentre, Takeaway`s, Nail Salon and many more.

Date on Market:

17/01/2026

Blandford Forum Retail to Rent

Blandford Forum, commonly knows as Blandford, is a market town in Dorset, England, sited by the River Stour about 13 miles northwest of Poole. Blandford lies at the junction of the A350 and A354 main roads but is skirted by an eastern bypass. The property is located in the heart of the town centre with occupiers close by including Holland & Barrett, Clarks, NatWest, Lloyds and WH Smith, amongst many more.

Property Type:

Hospitality

Date on Market:

06/01/2026

Dorchester Retail to Rent

A well located end of terrace takeaway with display windows, sales area, equipped commercial kitchen and prep area to the rear. The first floor contains a walk in fridge and WC.

Date on Market:

29/12/2025

Bridport Retail to Rent

The retail premises of this listed building comprise two shops that have been combined to create a larger shop of 166.7sqm (1,795sqft). Wide frontage to East Street with return frontage to Downes Street. The premises comprise a largely open layout with distinct zones. To the rear is a further retail /storage area with staff area and WC off. Consideration shall be given for proposals to return the shop to two separate units.

Date on Market:

19/12/2025

Poole Retail to Rent

The property comprises an attractive commercial unit that forms part of a Grade II Listed Building and represents one of the oldest and most architecturally significant 18th century merchants’ town houses in Poole. Internally, the property is currently fitted out as a ground floor restaurant with basement storage. The restaurant accommodation benefits from an entrance lobby, kitchen, preparation areas and a bar, as well as separate male and female WCs, which are positioned towards the rear of the property. The property benefits from an external courtyard seating area located at the front of the premises, as well as 4 allocated car parking spaces to the rear. Whilst the property has most recently been used as a restaurant, it is considered suitable for a range of alternative commercial uses including offices, retail and leisure (subject to necessary consents). The subject property is situated on Poole’s pedestrianised High Street. The High Street comprises a combination of retail, restaurant, commercial and residential use. Nearby occupiers include Sainsburys Local, Lloyds Bank, Coffee #1, Mountain Warehouse, Bon Marche and Poole‘s traditional hardware store W E Boone.

Date on Market:

16/12/2025

Poole Retail to Rent

Cobb’s Quay Marina is is accessed from Woodlands Avenue in Hamworthy which connects with Blandford Road B3068 which is the main route through Hamworthy, Poole. Cobb's quay Marina is located in Holes Bay in Hamworthy and adjoins Poole Harbour which is the world's second largest natural harbour. With 1109 berths and a 259-berth dry stack system Cobb's Quay has first-class facilities, including a convenience store, club bar/ restaurant and a wide range of usual marina facilities.

Date on Market:

29/10/2025

Sturminster Newton Retail to Rent - North Dorset

A Grade II listed detached public house which is believed to date from the 17th century. It is currently closed but was trading as a well-regarded pub until earlier this year. The trade accommodation comprises a public bar, former skittle alley / function room, a commercial kitchen, customer WC’s and beer cellar. It retains many period features including flagstone floors, exposed timbers and several fireplaces. The first floor provides ancillary residential accommodation comprising office / reception room, bedroom, bathroom and a large storeroom (restricted height access). There is a trade garden and private garden to the rear, together with off-street parking for approximately 6 cars and two lock-up garages. The Bull Tavern has a current premises licence.

Date on Market:

17/09/2025

Charmouth Retail to Rent - Bridport

Just two miles from Lyme Regis on the Jurassic Coast, Charmouth is a traditional village situated on the mouth of the River Char. Village facilities include pubs, restaurants, cafe's, shops and post office. Situated with frontage onto the main road, The Street, the property is in a prominent prime trading position and adjacent to Morgans of Charmouth general store.

Date on Market:

17/09/2025

Bournemouth Retail to Rent

The Property is located about 2 miles east of Bournemouth and ½ mile west of the AFCB Vitality stadium in Kings Park. The property is located immediately opposite the Springbourne Fire Station at the junction where Holdenhurst Road meets with the A3049 Richmond Park Road which then provides good road access out onto the A338 Wessex Way The property comprises a lock up shop and size basement. The property is currently undergoing refurbishment works and will be ready in August . The landlords are installing a new kitchenette and cloakroom facilities and new shop front.

Date on Market:

16/09/2025

Bournemouth Retail to Rent

The Arcade leads from the prime section of Old Christchurch Road to the high fashion and luxury goods retail area of Gervis Place and Westover Road. The Arcade provides the principal thoroughfare between Westover Road and Old Christchurch Road and, consequently, benefits from a considerable footfall. Other occupiers within The Arcade include, Space NK, Waterstones, and Charles Fox Jewellers Ltd. The unit comprises ground and basement retail space, with ancillary accommodation at first floor.

Date on Market:

13/11/2025

Bournemouth Retail to Rent

Date on Market:

05/08/2025

Dorchester Retail to Rent

A Grade II Listed premises, arranged over ground floor and basement with an outside seating area with frontage to The Square and Fountain. The development sits on the site of the former Eldridge Pope Brewery which operated from the late 19th century until the early 21st century. The scheme features a range of amenities, including residential apartments, office space, restaurants, cafes, bars, shops and leisure facilities, all set around a central public square. The design of the development seamlessly blends the historic architecture of the original Brewery with modern, contemporary buildings creating a unique and exciting environment. The development is home to a number of well known retailers and occupiers including Waitrose, Zizzi’s, Nandos and Pizza Express, as well as a range of independents shops and restaurants. The development also features a state of the art Odeon Cinema. Dorchester is the County Town of Dorset and is situated approximately 30 miles west of Bournemouth, 8 miles north of Weymouth and 24 miles west of Poole. The A35 around the south of the Town provides good road communications eastwards to the A31 and M27 and westwards to Exeter. There is a mainline railway station approximately 200m from the property which provides services to London Waterloo. There has been a surge of development activity in the Town including the Duchy of Cornwall’s celebrated development known as Poundbury and Brewery Square, a mixed use development in the Town Centre.

Date on Market:

10/07/2025

West Moors Retail to Rent

The property is located in a prominent position on Station Road in West Moors, close to the pedestrian crossing. The main street in West Moors provides an attractive retail environment with parking on street and in local public car parks. This property is well placed to serve the wider Ferndown, Ringwood and Wimborne area including Three-Legged Cross and Verwood.

Date on Market:

14/05/2025

Weymouth Retail to Rent - Chickerell

The location is on the main A354 between Weymouth town centre and Portland and serves both passing trade and the surrounding residential district. Nearby are a fish & chip shop and pharmacy whilst opposite is the Co-op Foodstore.

Date on Market:

01/04/2025

Bournemouth Retail to Rent

The property is located in the mid section of Charminster Road opposite Enterprise Rent-a-Car and ESSO petrol station. The property comprises a single fronted shop which is currently fitted out as a Licenced restaurant. The property is located in the busy and popular commercial district of Charminster which is approximately 1 mile north of the town centre. Charminster Road is a cosmopolitan suburb of the town with a wide range of restaurants, bars and specialist retailers which serve the neighbouring residential area.

Date on Market:

01/04/2025

Bournemouth Retail to Rent

The property comprises a building of masonry construction arranged over two floors which offers retail accommodation on the ground floor and a basement. The property is located at the upper end of The Triangle in Bournemouth, close to the A35 and the A338. Bournemouth Railway Station is also within close proximity.

Date on Market:

28/03/2025

Poole Retail to Rent

This property comprises a two storey retail property of masonry construction. It is located on Ashley Road.

Date on Market:

10/03/2025

Poole Retail to Rent

The property comprises a ground floor unit in a prime waterfront position adjacent to the Twin Sails Bridge. The premises is located in Estar House with a prominent corner position and is configured as an open plan unit located on an elevated podium level overlooking the promenade and with views over Upton Lake and the iconic Twin Sails Bridge.

Date on Market:

11/02/2025

Poole Retail to Rent

The property comprises a ground floor unit in a prime waterfront position adjacent to the Twin Sails Bridge. The premises is located in Estar House with a prominent corner position and is configured as an open plan unit located on an elevated podium level overlooking the promenade and with views over Upton Lake and the iconic Twin Sails Bridge.

Date on Market:

11/02/2025