Handmade gifts, crafts, haberdashery, clothes, local produce, dining and wellbeing in Dorset | The Courtyard Craft Centre

Welcome

Welcome to The Courtyard Craft Centre website. We are one of the few free attractions in Dorset and offer a huge range of arts, crafts and a unique shopping experience. Free car park, lovely chic cafe and many shops that offer something for everyone. From handmade gifts, crafts, haberdashery, clothes and wellbeing.

The Courtyard Craft Centre shop owners

Dog Friendly

Dogs are welcome at The Courtyard as long as they are kept on a lead. We insist that any mess is promptly cleaned up. There are dog poo bins dotted around the site.

We have been visited by other species too!

Brown Cockapoo named Idris

Grey Cockapoo named Morgan

Maine Coon cat named Rosie

Pyrrhura bird named Charlie

Opening Hours

Each unit has their own opening hours. These can be found by clicking on the individual shop pages.

It may be in your interest to check each shop's opening times by phone, email or by visiting their Facebook Page if you are planning a special trip. Hours may differ due to holidays, illness etc.

Thank you — we hope you enjoy your visit here.

The Co

Featured Events

Knit & Natter

Join us in The Craft Room every Wednesday morning between 9.30am-12.30pm for Knit & Natter.

Meet & Make

Join us The Craft Room every Wednesday evening between 5.30pm-8.30pm for Meet & Make.

Shops

Buttons & Bows

Buttons and Bows stocks handmade gifts by various makers from Dorset. It’s a real Aladdin’s cave!

Cockatoo Studio

Local crafts and gifts. Offering flower preservation and ashes memorials, jewellery and keepsakes.

Courtyard K9 Spa

Professional, cosy, boutique-style dog grooming salon. Fully insured and qualified.

Fiery Fox Candles

Luxury scented soy wax candles, melts and reed diffusers. All hand poured here in Dorset.

Happy Hay Clothing

Eclectic mix of new, pre-loved, upcycled clothing and homeware. Handmade clothing for all ages.

Idris & Pals

Handmade dog toys, bandanas and clothing from repurposing and recycling fabrics.

Lytchett Bay Soaps

Handmade artisan products including soaps, shampoo bars and skincare.

Lytchett Laser Clinic

Here in our comfortable clinic we use advanced medical grade laser technology.

Proper Woodworks

Local woodworking firm carrying out bespoke work for whatever you are looking for.

Sandy Cristel

Massage & Therapies by appointment only. Fully trained & experienced advanced Massage Therapist.

Sarah Storm

Unique Silver and Costume Jewellery. We also sell handmade items for gifts and home decor.

The Cowshed

Newly renovated chic cafe offering brunch, lunch, freshly baked cakes, coffees & cocktails!

The Craft Room

Bookings are open for your workshops, presentations, pop up shops, kids craft parties and more!

The Pantry

Your gateway to the finest Dorset produce, offering locally sourced food and drink.

The Refill Den

A refill shop for all your needs! Plastic-free, refillable products that help reduce waste.

Tradpots Pottery

Working pottery, classes and lots for sale. Classes are suitable for all ages.

Why Knot Wool

Offering a good range of yarns from cotton 4ply to super chunky in all your favourite brands.

Wild Bird Rescue

Dorset charity shop. New, nearly new and pre-loved emporium.

Events

Candle Workshop

Join Fiery Fox Candles for one of their fun filled candle making workshops.

Craft Workshop

The Craft Room host a variety of regular workshops and classes throughout the year.

Crochet Workshop

Join Lou in Why Knot Wool Shop and learn how to crochet in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

Festive Thursdays

Join us every Thursday evening on the run up to Christmas for late night shopping and live music.

Knit & Natter

Join us in The Craft Room every Wednesday morning between 9.30am-12.30pm for Knit & Natter.

Meet & Make

Join us The Craft Room every Wednesday evening between 5.30pm-8.30pm for Meet & Make.

Pottery Workshop

Join Mark in the TradPots studio and create your very own clay masterpiece.

Soap Workshop

Join Liz and her team in the Lytchett Bay Soaps kitchen and make your own soaps.