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 Culliford Crescent, Poole - Retail to Rent

Drive thru/ Pod - Culliford Crescent

Poole, BH17 9DW

Retail to Let
753 - 3,465 sq ft

24 Hour Access

Poole Retail to Rent

A neighbourhood shopping centre anchored by a large Asda supermarket and the popular Haymoor Public House. There is a large car park to the front and ample servicing to the rear. The site which is approximately 2 miles north of Poole town centre also benefits from a petrol filling station.

Contacts:

Ellis & Partners

LCP

Date on Market:

15/05/2026

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More details for 21-23 Saxon Sq, Christchurch - Retail to Rent

Saxon Square Shopping Centre - 21-23 Saxon Sq

Christchurch, BH23 1QA

Retail to Let
10,931 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Air Conditioning
Security System
Smoke Detector

Christchurch Retail to Rent

Big frontage to the towns principal shopping centre and additional potential frontage to the busy A35 leading to the New Forest and Bournemouth. Saxon Square provides the core retail facilities for Christchurch and is complemented by the High Street upon which it fronts. Retailers in the area include up market Waitrose and Marks and Spencer Food Store. Adjoining occupiers include TJ Jones, Boots, Robert Dyas, Iceland and other national retailers.

Contact:

Ellis & Partners

Date on Market:

02/02/2026

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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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18-22 Southbourne Grove

Bournemouth, BH6 3QZ

Retail to Let
£20,000 pa
767 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

24 Hour Access
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Bournemouth Retail to Rent

18 Southbourne Grove occupies a prominent position on the southern side of Southbourne Grove, Southbourne's principal retail thoroughfare. The property comprises a ground floor commercial unit extending to approximately 767 sq ft (71.30 sq m) and is available by way of a new FRI underlease. Situated within an established retail and leisure destination, the property benefits from strong footfall and a well-established mix of national and independent operators. The unit offers occupiers an opportunity to secure space within one of Bournemouth's most sought-after suburban retail locations.

Contact:

Mason Partners LLP

Date on Market:

16/07/2026

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256 Ashley Rd

Poole, BH14 9BZ

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

Energy Performance: C
Display Window

Poole Retail to Rent

A modern and attractive lock-up shop positioned along the busy Ashley Road corridor in Parkstone, Poole. The property occupies an established secondary retail location amongst a mix of specialist retailers, professional services, cafés, restaurants and takeaway operators. The unit benefits from strong visibility, excellent transport links between Bournemouth and Poole, nearby on-street parking and a densely populated surrounding catchment.

Contact:

Nettleship Sawyer Ltd

Date on Market:

15/07/2026

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1496-1506 Wimborne Rd

Bournemouth, BH11 9AD

Retail to Let
£12,000 pa
446 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Energy Performance: E
Air Conditioning

Bournemouth Retail to Rent

The busy Bournemouth suburb of Kinson is located approximately 5 miles north of the town centre and provides good local shopping facilities for the densely populated surrounding area whilst also offering excellent potential for passing trade. The shopping facilities are located principally along the A341 which is the main northern arterial route serving the conurbation. Tesco Superstore is positioned nearby which is a 22,200 Sq. Ft. store with 243 car parking spaces in Kinson’s heart close to the subject premises. Nearby occupiers include Age UK, Domino’s, Romeo’s Piri Piri and various other local businesses. The premises features an aluminium framed shop front, laminated floor and suspended acoustic tiled ceiling with concealed fluorescent/LED lighting and benefits from air conditioning and extraction. Most recently operating as a Fish and Chip shop, the premises provides a large main sales/counter area with a separate kitchen space and additional rear storage (with sink unit), along with two WC’s. The property benefits from rear access with parking available on a first come first served basis.

Contact:

Mava Real Estate

Date on Market:

14/07/2026

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16 Market Pl

Blandford Forum, DT11 7EB

Retail to Let
£30,000 pa
797 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Suspended Ceilings

Blandford Forum Retail to Rent

The property comprises a well-presented mid-terrace Grade II Listed building arranged over three floors. The ground floor provides an open-plan retail/sales area with a stock room to the rear, The upper floors are accessed from the front of the unit. The first floor comprises storage areas/office space, while the second floor offers kitchen/staff room and male/female WC’s. The property benefits from a double frontage, three phase electrical supply and rear access. The subject premises occupy a prime trading location in Market Place and benefits from pay and display parking nearby and additional roadside parking (subject to daytime waiting restrictions) further along Market Place and East Street. Blandford Forum is an attractive Georgian market town located some 20 miles northwest of Bournemouth and 25 miles west of Salisbury. Major names represented include Marks & Spencer Simply Food, Costa, WH Smith, Boots, Hays Travel, Holland & Barrett, Iceland, Specsavers, Subway and Nationwide Building Society, Blandford also features a broad range of independent retailers and service providers. Also located in the town centre is a Morrisons supermarket adjacent to which is the 188 space Marsh & Ham shopper’s car park.

Contact:

Mava Real Estate

Date on Market:

10/07/2026

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6-8 Bell St

Shaftesbury, SP7 8AR

Retail to Let
£6,750 pa
294 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Shaftesbury Retail to Rent

The premises comprise ground floor reception area, main room, kitchenette and WC. Currently used as a Yoga studio. Shaftesbury is a picturesque affluent market town situated inNorth Dorset approximately 21 miles west of Salisbury with a population of c7500 people but is surrounded by many affluent villages and enjoys a year round tourist trade.

Contact:

Matthews Properties Limited

Date on Market:

19/06/2026

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64 Cheap St

Sherborne, DT9 3BJ

Retail to Let
£55,000 pa
1,691 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Sherborne Retail to Rent

Situated in the heart of Sherborne’s premier retail destination, this well-configured lock-up unit on Cheap Street offers an exceptional opportunity for occupiers seeking prominent high street frontage. The property benefits from a wide shopfront with excellent visibility and generous depth, creating a versatile layout suitable for a range of retail uses. With a width of 8.73 meters at its widest point and extending nearly 20 meters in depth, the accommodation ensures flexible merchandising options.

Contact:

Matthews Properties Limited

Date on Market:

19/06/2026

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40 Cheap St

Sherborne, DT9 3PX

Retail to Let
£50,000 pa
1,430 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Sherborne Retail to Rent

he property provides a ground floor shop with firstfloor storage, WC and kitchenette. There is an enclosed garden at the rear that could be suitable for seating etc. The shop has modern lighting and air conditioning so can be fitted out quickly.

Contact:

Matthews Properties Limited

Date on Market:

19/06/2026

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309-311 Charminster Rd

Bournemouth, BH8 9QP

Retail to Let
£8,500 pa
365 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Energy Performance: B
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Bournemouth Retail to Rent

The property comprises a ground floor mid-terrace retail/office unit within an established commercial parade in Charminster, Bournemouth. The space has been recently refurbished and offers open-plan retail accommodation with ancillary kitchen and WC facilities, as well as an enclosed rear yard. Its position on a busy main road provides strong visibility and accessibility, making it suitable for a range of Class E uses.

Contact:

Nettleship Sawyer Ltd

Date on Market:

17/06/2026

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15 Old Christchurch Rd

Bournemouth, BH1 1DR

Retail to Let
£50,000 pa
1,049 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Energy Performance: C
Air Conditioning
Security System
Smoke Detector

Bournemouth Retail to Rent

The property occupies a prominent position near Bournemouth Square on the pedestrianised section of Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth's traditional prime retail pitch. Situated amongst established national and independent occupiers, the unit benefits from all-day footfall generated by a diverse mix of retail, food and beverage, leisure and service uses. Nearby occupiers include McDonald's together with a range of fashion, health & beauty, banking and convenience retailers. The property faces Bournemouth Square, the town's principal bus interchange which is currently being developed, Bournemouth Arcade and the Lower Gardens, providing excellent accessibility and a wide catchment of shoppers, office workers, students and tourists. Bournemouth Pier is 12 minutes’ walk away and the nearest car park 5 minutes.

Contact:

Trinity Rose Commercial

Date on Market:

17/06/2026

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27 Sea View Rd

Poole, BH12 3LP

Retail to Let
£8,000 pa
442 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Display Window
Wheelchair Accessible

Poole Retail to Rent

27 Sea View Road is a prominent ground floor commercial property located within a well-established mixed commercial and residential area of Poole. The property benefits from convenient access to Poole town centre, Ashley Cross and wider transport links, making it suitable for a wide range of occupiers seeking well-presented and flexible accommodation.

Contact:

Watts Holt

Date on Market:

09/06/2026

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8b Coburg Pl

Weymouth, DT4 8HP

Retail to Let
£13,500 pa
610 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Weymouth Retail to Rent

8B Coburg Place is situated in a central and established commercial position in Weymouth town centre, close to key retail, professional offices and public car parks. Well-located town centre commercial unit in Weymouth, situated on Coburg Place close to St Thomas Street, the Harbour and Seafront. Suitable for a range of uses, benefiting from strong footfall, nearby parking and excellent public transport links. Main Area Double metal doors opens into the main area which was previously used as an office but open to other uses. Large windows allow plenty of light in or display area for stock. 7.27m x 5.74m (23'10" x 18'9") Kitchenette/ Staff area Staff area with built in one piece metal Kitchenette, plenty of space for staff. This is just divided by a stud wall which can be removed to create a larger open plane use. 4.24m x 2.91m (13'10" x 9'6") W/C Low level wc, wash hand basin. Electric hot water tank for wc and kitchenette. 2.12m x 1.30m (6'11" x 4'3")

Contact:

Symonds & Sampson

Date on Market:

08/06/2026

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62 High St

Christchurch, BH23 1BN

Retail to Let
£22,500 pa
484 sq ft
1 Unit Available Now

Energy Performance: D

Christchurch Retail to Rent

The historic town of Christchurch is located on the south coast some 6 miles east of Bournemouth and has a magnificent 11th Century Priory at its heart. Christchurch offers excellent shopping facilities with a vibrant mixture of both local and national retailers represented. The town serves an affluent local population and the significant influx of tourists to the region during the summer months offers good potential for extra trade. The town also features a well renowned culinary scene with numerous quality restaurants and eateries featuring in the town centre. The famous annual Christchurch Food & Wine Festival has been running since 2000, along with various other annual events. The property comprises a two storey mid-terraced double fronted shop with ground floor sales, rear storage/office space and first floor stores. The property also benefits from a gas and three-phase electrical supply.

Contact:

Mava Real Estate

Date on Market:

05/06/2026

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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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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.