Milkshakes from the vending machine at Madjeston Milk Station
Food:
Riverside Garage: there is small Spa shop at the local garage which has a good bakery and basic provisions (5 mins drive)
https://www.hawtreeandsons.co.uk
The Udder Farm Shop: this is a high end farm shop which covers all product categories, there is a great butcher, fantastic deli counter, fresh bread, veg, a large section of frozen ready meals from Cook and other brands (8 mins drive)
https://www.theudderfarmshop.co.uk
Madjeston Milk Station: open 24 hours, this is a fun way to shop - buy milk (bring your own bottle or buy there), ice cream, cheese and other produce from the vending machine. The ice cream is amazing and there are usually cute animals there too. (10 mins drive)
https://www.madjestonmilkstation.co.uk
Waitrose Gillingham: Medium size store with parking (11 mins drive)
Kimbers Farmshop: on the way to Bruton, also has a cafe but check opening times (16 mins drive)
https://www.kimbersfarmshop.co.uk
Durlsade Farm shop: at Hauser & Wirth in Bruton - this is a super smart shop with food and other lovely things (19 mins drive)
https://dursladefarmshop.co.uk
Blackmore Vale Butchery: small but excellent butchers nice and close (6 mins drive)
The Newt: will deliver groceries, wine and amazing fresh pastries - especially the cinnamon buns!
https://shop.thenewtinsomerset.com
Nice pottering around shopping areas:
Bruton High Street: you can park on the street
Sherborne High: park the carpark behind Waitrose
Shaftesbury: there is a large carpark just behind the high street
Antique and Vintage:
There are lots of antique shops in the area with lots of high end shops in Sherborne and a few in Bruton. For vintage finds and less serious antiques we recommend a trip to Semley.
Kingsettle Antiques: This is a large shop with rooms dedicated to individual dealers (20 mins drive)
https://www.kingsettleantiques.co.uk
Dairy House Antiques: A large shop with lots of different dealers with a shabby chic vibe (20 minutes drive)
https://www.dairyhouseantiques.com