Shops & Retail Units to Rent in Dorset

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Retail property to let in Dorset, from high-street shops and boutique units to larger commercial spaces ideal for cafés, service businesses, and established retail brands.

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More details for Lady Bailey Park, Winterborne Whitechurch - Retail to Rent

Former Caravan Sales - Lady Bailey Park

Winterborne Whitechurch, DT11 0HJ

Retail to Let
5,929 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Kitchen

Winterborne Whitechurch Retail to Rent

A rare opportunity to lease the former Lady Bailey Caravan sales site totalling around 0.63 hectares (1.57acres) which can be broken down into the following areas: Parcel 1: The front sales site 0.267 hectares (0.65 acres) including the area behind showroom comprises: Sales room 2,069sqft Small sales room 252sqft Asking £68,000pa for the yard and buildings Parcel 2: The middle site 0.1369 hectares (0.34 acres) comprises: Workshop 1 1,518sqft (with compressed air system) Workshop 2 1,138sqft (with compressed air system) Store building 662sqft

Contact:

Symonds & Sampson

Property Type:

Industrial

Date on Market:

25/06/2025

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More details for Victory Rd, Portland - Retail to Rent

Former Royal Victoria Public House - Victory Rd

Portland, DT5 1FE

Retail to Let
3,335 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Security System

Portland Retail to Rent - Weymouth & Portland

The property is a Grade II Listed two-storey brick building, rendered with a part flat, part pitched roof. Single-glazed wooden-framed windows (fenestration). The property sits on a 0.250-acre (0.224 ha) site, with the building occupying 60% of the site. The property has been fully refurbished, and the new accommodation includes Ground floor commercial unit: 309 sq m (3,335 sq ft). 5 flats sold off on a long leasehold basis. (Floor plans are available on request). The subject property is located in Portland, a picturesque seaside town separated from Weymouth by a spit. The property is situated prominently fronting the corner of Victoria Square and Victoria Road, with the surrounding area mainly consisting of detached residential properties. Portland is 7 km (4 miles) south of Weymouth, the popular resort town, and forms the southernmost point of Dorset County. Chesil Beach connects Portland to the mainland with the A354 road bridge linking the headland to Weymouth. Portland and Weymouth together form the borough of Weymouth and Portland.

Contacts:

Savills

Goadsby Ltd

Date on Market:

02/05/2025

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9 Dunyeats Rd

Broadstone, BH18 8AA

Retail to Let
£16,000 pa
814 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Energy Performance: B
Display Window
Wheelchair Accessible

Broadstone Retail to Rent - Poole

This mid-terrace ground floor retail unit occupies a prominent position on Dunyeats Road, one of the main approach routes into Broadstone’s busy local centre. The property forms part of a well-established parade serving a strong residential catchment and benefits from high visibility and footfall.

Contact:

James & Sons

Date on Market:

27/05/2026

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739-747 Christchurch Rd

Bournemouth, BH7 6AN

Retail to Let
£9,500 pa
590 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Display Window

Bournemouth Retail to Rent

745 Christchurch Road is a prominent ground floor retail unit located within the established Boscombe East area of Bournemouth. The property sits on one of the town’s principal arterial routes, linking Bournemouth town centre with Southbourne and Christchurch, and benefits from high visibility, passing traffic and a diverse local occupier base.

Contact:

Watts Holt

Date on Market:

21/05/2026

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716-718 Christchurch Rd

Bournemouth, BH7 6BZ

Retail to Let
£18,500 pa
1,304 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Energy Performance: C
Display Window

Bournemouth Retail to Rent

716 Christchurch Road occupies a highly prominent corner location at the junction of Christchurch Road and Portman Road in Boscombe. The property sits on the main A35 arterial route linking Bournemouth Town Centre and benefits from excellent visibility, strong footfall and proximity to established national retailers, coffee shops and restaurants.

Contact:

Nettleship Sawyer Ltd

Date on Market:

21/05/2026

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More details for Culliford Cres, Poole - Retail to Rent

Neighbourhood Centre - Culliford Cres

Poole, BH17 9DW

Retail to Let
£24,995 pa
1,243 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Security System
Suspended Ceilings
Display Window
Smoke Detector
Wheelchair Accessible

Poole Retail to Rent

The property forms part of a neighbourhood shopping centre anchored by a large Asda supermarket and the popular Haymoor Public House. The scheme includes a petrol filling station and benefits from a large customer car park to the front, with ample servicing provision to the rear. The centre is located approximately 2 miles north of Poole town centre, serving an established residential catchment.

Contact:

LCP

Date on Market:

15/05/2026

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45-47 East St

Wimborne, BH21 1DX

Retail to Let
£25,000 pa
1,416 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Wimborne Retail to Rent - Wimborne Minster

The attractive and historic East Dorset market town of Wimborne Minster is situated approximately 5 miles north of Poole and some 10 miles north west of Bournemouth. The town features a vibrant mixture of local and national retailers which attracts a large number of tourists and repeat customers. The Town features a strong foody scene with a number of quality independent restaurants, cafes and bars trading alongside national operators Wetherspoons, Costa & Piazzo Lounge. Other major retailers represented include Fat Face, Crew Clothing, White Stuff, Superdrug, T G Jones, Seasalt, Mint Velvet & Phase Eight. Wimborne also plays host to the celebrated Tivoli Theatre and the annual Folk Festival. The property is an attractive Grade II listed building arranged over two floors, with additional attic storage. Its wide double-fronted elevation lends itself well to retail use. The ground floor is open plan, with stairs leading to a first floor suitable for ancillary storage or office space. A further staircase provides access to the attic, which, despite restricted head height, offers useful additional storage.

Contact:

Mava Real Estate

Date on Market:

06/05/2026

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182 Bridport Rd

Dorchester, DT1 3BN

Office / Retail to Let
£21.00 sq ft pa
524 sq ft
1 Space Available Now

Energy Performance: B
Security System
CCTV (Closed Circuit Television Monitoring)
Smoke Detector

Dorchester Office / Retail to Rent

The property comprises a modern office/retail unit located on Bridport Road within Poundbury, Dorchester. The accommodation extends to approximately 524 sq ft (GIA) and is arranged as mainly open-plan space with ancillary facilities including a kitchenette, a separate meeting room and a disabled WC. The unit benefits from one allocated rear parking space and occupies a prominent position on Poundbury’s main thoroughfare, close to the Buttercross Square retail area. Nearby occupiers include a range of professional services, retail and leisure businesses. The property is available to let on a new lease at a rent of £11,000 per annum, subject to terms, with VAT applicable.

Contact:

Chesters Harcourt

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

01/05/2026

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More details for South St, Dorchester - Retail to Rent

Tudor Arcade Shopping Centre - South St

Dorchester, DT1 1BN

Retail to Let
£25,000 - £27,500 pa
790 - 2,618 sq ft
2 Units Available Now

Air Conditioning
Restaurant

Dorchester Retail to Rent

Tudor Arcade links the prime section of pedestrianised South Street with the main Car Park serving the town. The scheme is anchored by Waitrose. Retailers within the scheme include Farrow & Ball, The Works, Grape Tree, Timpson and Isha Body Jewellery.

Contact:

Grice Collins, Long Ltd

Date on Market:

19/09/2025

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14 High St

Wimborne, BH21 1HU

Retail to Let
£25,000 pa
969 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Energy Performance: C
Air Conditioning

Wimborne Retail to Rent - Wimborne Minster

The attractive and historic East Dorset market town of Wimborne Minster is situated approximately 5 miles north of Poole and some 10 miles north west of Bournemouth. The town features a vibrant mixture of local and national retailers which attracts a large number of tourists and repeat customers. The Town features a strong foody scene with a number of quality independent restaurants, cafes and bars trading alongside national operators Wetherspoons, Costa, Caffe Nero & Piazzo Lounge. Other major retailers represented include Fat Face, Crew Clothing, White Stuff, Superdrug, T G Jones, Seasalt, Mint Velvet & Phase Eight. Wimborne also plays host to the celebrated Tivoli Theatre and the annual Folk Festival. The premises are a grade II listed building occupying an excellent trading location within Wimborne's busy high street and was renovated by the current tenant when they took occupation in 2019. The property benefits from LED ceiling lights, air conditioning, extensive sales area, rear kitchenette and rear access from Church Street.

Contact:

Mava Real Estate

Date on Market:

09/04/2026

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11 Market St

Abbotsbury, DT3 4JR

Retail to Let
£4,600 pa
362 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Energy Performance: B

Abbotsbury Retail to Rent - West Dorset

The property is an attractive retail/studio unit in the busy centre of the village, which enjoys good tourist footfall. The property comprises of one room which is lockable, as well as a second room, through which the adjacent café has a right of way during café hours (7.30 – 17.30) to the shared WC. The unit has had previous uses as a retail shop and a gallery. It is split into three separate rooms, the two front rooms are both street facing with large window space, excellent for natural lighting and perfect for use as retail space. The final room is a W.C. which is connected with a corridor. Within the unit there are hardwood floor boards, plastered walls and ceiling and the added benefit of LED down lighting. Abbotsbury is a beautiful coastal village set within the Jurassic World Heritage Site, equidistant (circa 9 miles) between Weymouth, Dorchester and Bridport. The B3157 Weymouth to Bridport Coast Road, on which Abbotsbury sits, affords some of the most spectacular scenery in the south of England and generates good passing trade. Local attractions include The Swannery, Subtropical Gardens and St Catherine’s Chapel.

Contact:

Symonds & Sampson

Date on Market:

31/03/2026

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150 Station Rd

West Moors, BH22 0JB

Retail to Let
£13,000 pa
558 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Energy Performance: C
Security System
Smoke Detector

West Moors Retail to Rent

This end terrace property is situated in the very heart of this bustling affluence village opposite Co-Op and close to Tesco Express in an attractive parade with a good mix of other established retailers and professional office occupiers. West Moors is situated approximately 1.5 miles from Ferndown and is a popular residential area. There is on street car parking both sides of the road adjacent and a free public car park only 100 yards away.

Contact:

Nettleship Sawyer Ltd

Date on Market:

02/03/2026

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164 Ashley Rd

Poole, BH14 9BY

Retail to Let
£10,000 pa
396 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Poole Retail to Rent

The unit is a single fronted class ‘E’ lock up shop suitable for a variety of uses (stp) with front sales area, office and rear store. The property benefits from gas central heating and LED panel lighting. The unit also benefits from rear access, where 2 vehicles can park in tandem. The premises occupy a prominent trading position on the busy thoroughfare of Ashley Road which is one of the main through roads linking Poole and Bournemouth. Parkstone is a densley populated suburb of Poole approximately 3 miles north of Poole Town Centre and 3 miles to the west of Bournemouth Town Centre.

Contact:

Mava Real Estate

Date on Market:

30/03/2026

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6 South St

Dorchester, DT1 1BE

Retail to Let
£45,000 pa
2,680 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Energy Performance: C
Metro/Underground

Dorchester Retail to Rent

A relatively modern and versatile retail premises spread over 3 floors offering the following approximate dimensions and floor areas: Gross Frontage – 10.11m/ 33' 02" Ground Floor Sales - 139.82m² /1,505ft² Ground Floor Ancillary - 4.09 m²/ 44 ft² Basement Ancillary - 50.72 m² /546 ft² (male/female WC’s) First Floor Potential Sales / Offices - 109.16m² /1,175 ft² Total 303.79 Sq m or 3,270 Sq ft 6 South Street is at the very centre of town close to Waitrose. The town sits in a large and wealthy catchment area with public parking in Charles Street car park close by. The town benefits from various facilities including 2 cinemas, the County Museum, hotels, pubs and cafes and also its own department store, Goulds.

Contact:

Symonds & Sampson

Date on Market:

19/03/2026

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83 High St

Wimborne, BH21 1HS

Retail to Let
£22,000 pa
1,069 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Energy Performance: D

Wimborne Retail to Rent - Wimborne Minster

83 High Street/1 East Street is a Grade II Listed early to mid-19th-century commercial building, typical of the modest Georgian–Victorian retail architecture that characterises much of the town centre. This unit has an open plan layout and there is plenty of natural light. Comprises two floors, commercial kitchen, male and female WC's and ancillary storage. Constructed in brick with a low-pitched slate roof and brick chimney stacks with a traditional shopfront at ground level. Situated in the town centre of Wimborne Minster, an attractive and historic market town in East Dorset, widely regarded as one of the area’s most desirable commercial and residential centres. Located approximately 5 miles north of Poole and 10 miles north-west of Bournemouth, the town benefits from excellent connectivity to the wider conurbation while retaining a distinctive character and strong local identity. The town is centred around the iconic Wimborne Minster church, from which it takes its name, and features an attractive mix of historic buildings, independent retailers, caf?and professional services. Its vibrant town centre offers a diverse commercial environment supported by regular markets, events and a steady flow of visitors drawn to the area’s heritage and charm.

Contact:

Symonds & Sampson

Date on Market:

19/03/2026

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364-366A Charminster Rd

Bournemouth, BH8 9RX

Retail to Let
£10,200 pa
321 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Energy Performance: C
Security System
Smoke Detector

Bournemouth Retail to Rent

The property is situated in lower Charminster on this busy arterial road and bus route just before The Fiveways Roundabout in an established popular trading location serving the immediate densely populated vicinity of Charminster, Winton and affluent Queens Park.

Contact:

Nettleship Sawyer Ltd

Date on Market:

02/03/2026

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More details for South St, Sherborne - Retail to Rent

Johnsons Courtyard - South St

Sherborne, DT9 3TD

Retail to Let
£24,000 pa
997 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Energy Performance: C
Air Conditioning
Security System
CCTV (Closed Circuit Television Monitoring)
Smoke Detector

Sherborne Retail to Rent

A well presented double fronted retail unit situated within a handsome listed building in the centre of Sherborne. The property offers approximately 997 sq ft of accommodation with a regular retail layout together with rear storage, WC and sink area. The property benefits from both front and rear access and occupies a prominent position on South Street close to Cheap Street, Sherborne’s main retail destination. Sherborne is an attractive and historic market town in Dorset known for its Georgian architecture, Sherborne Abbey and renowned independent schools. The town benefits from strong retail demand with a mixture of independent retailers and national operators.

Contact:

Chesters Harcourt

Date on Market:

16/03/2026

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50-52 Commercial Rd

Poole, BH14 0JT

Retail to Let
£16,000 pa
660 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Energy Performance: C
Energy Performance: E
Air Conditioning

Poole Retail to Rent

Located in the heart of Ashley Cross, this ground-floor property offers a high-quality and fully fitted Class E unit, ideal for operators in the health, beauty, or wellness sectors. The unit benefits from modern finishes, air conditioning, clinical-grade treatment rooms, and strong connectivity, with Poole, Bournemouth, and wider road networks easily accessible. Parkstone Station is just a short walk away, enhancing customer and staff convenience.

Contact:

Watts Holt

Date on Market:

11/03/2026

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368-370 Lymington Rd

Christchurch, BH23 5EZ

Retail to Let
£12,500 pa
739 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Private Toilets

Christchurch Retail to Rent - Highcliffe, Christchurch

Positioned prominently on Lymington Road in the heart of Highcliffe, this modern commercial property benefits from strong visibility and convenient access to public transport, including bus routes and nearby Hinton Admiral station. The location serves Christchurch and the wider New Forest area, making it an attractive base for retailers, service providers, and businesses seeking a quality presence in an affluent coastal community.

Contact:

Watts Holt

Date on Market:

23/02/2026

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66 Kimberley Rd

Bournemouth, BH6 5BX

Retail to Let
£5,400 pa
224 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

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.

Contact:

Camerons Estate & Letting Agents Ltd

Date on Market:

19/02/2026

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726 Christchurch Rd

Bournemouth, BH7 6BZ

Retail to Let
£7,800 pa
444 sq ft

Energy Performance: C
Security System
CCTV (Closed Circuit Television Monitoring)
Smoke Detector

Bournemouth Retail to Rent

726 Christchurch Road comprises a well-positioned ground floor retail/office unit within an established commercial parade in Boscombe. The property benefits from strong roadside prominence and convenient access to Bournemouth town centre together with nearby local amenities. The surrounding area provides a diverse mix of retail, professional and leisure occupiers, making the premises suitable for a wide range of Class E commercial uses. The accommodation offers an affordable opportunity for small businesses seeking visible high street presence.

Contact:

Nettleship Sawyer Ltd

Date on Market:

19/02/2026

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20 Liscombe St

Dorchester, DT1 3DF

Retail to Let
£21,500 pa
1,071 sq ft

Air Conditioning
Security System
Private Toilets
CCTV (Closed Circuit Television Monitoring)
Reception

Dorchester Retail to Rent

Modern ground floor retail/office unit situated in Poundbury, Dorchester. The property benefits from open plan accommodation, WC facilities and rear parking. Located near Queen Mother Square and within close proximity to local amenities. A new lease is available, with a fixed service charge of 10% of the rent including property insurance.

Contact:

Chesters Harcourt

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

11/02/2026

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1436 Wimborne Rd

Bournemouth, BH10 7AS

Retail to Let
£9,000 pa
366 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Energy Performance: D
Security System
Smoke Detector

Bournemouth Retail to Rent

The property is situated at the eastern end of the central Kinson Shopping Centre, close to the junction with Kitscroft Road, enjoying a good secondary trading position and with the benefit of limited on-street car parking adjacent. There is a good mix of established local and national retailers in Kinson including Costa Coffee and a Tesco superstore.