Venture - 36 Bargates

Venture - 36 Bargates Venture is an independent gift shop stocked entirely with work from regional makers and creatives.

If you’re not one for hearts and flowers for Valentines or galentines - let Words That Say spell it out in black and whi...
11/02/2026

If you’re not one for hearts and flowers for Valentines or galentines - let Words That Say spell it out in black and white for you!

It’s February at last - and time to feel the love! Celebrate your Valentine or Galentine with one of these beauties fro...
06/02/2026

It’s February at last - and time to feel the love! Celebrate your Valentine or Galentine with one of these beauties from HG Designs - or just treat yourself! 😉

It’s still January apparently. If, like us, you are still in retreat mode how about this happy hygge combo - hand croch...
23/01/2026

It’s still January apparently. If, like us, you are still in retreat mode how about this happy hygge combo - hand crochet lap blanket by Vonny, favourite mug by Green Digital Design, ripping read by Author Alex Stone and lush candle from Dorset Scents. That’s the weekend sorted!

If you’re not one for a traditional tree how about this wall hanging pair from Jules Art Poole - no tangled lights requi...
17/12/2025

If you’re not one for a traditional tree how about this wall hanging pair from Jules Art Poole - no tangled lights required!

We are into our last full week of trading before Christmas, so this is just your reminder for handmade, locally produced...
15/12/2025

We are into our last full week of trading before Christmas, so this is just your reminder for handmade, locally produced gifts this Christmas.

Our panto style window celebrates our makers and our customers - remember to spend a few of your Christmas £’s in the local economy this season!

We also have our annual entry for the annual Christchurch & District Chamber of Trade & Commerce wreath competition. Entirely hand made it features some iconic outlines from our beautiful Christchurch. Hop over and give us a vote - wreath no 23 and shop window no 22.

We look forward to welcoming you for those last few gifts!

The shopping season is underway!First off let us introduce these beauties hand turned pieces from Under an Oak Moon.Unde...
24/11/2025

The shopping season is underway!

First off let us introduce these beauties hand turned pieces from Under an Oak Moon.

Under an Oak Moon pieces are all created from found, fallen and foraged wood. Fine sanding and natural shellac bring out the concealed beauty of each piece meaning each item is unique.

A little shout out to any regional makers who might like to work with Venture this Christmas - no pitch fee or monthly r...
16/10/2025

A little shout out to any regional makers who might like to work with Venture this Christmas - no pitch fee or monthly rental - we have spaces available in our Christchurch shop.
Please share with your fave makers!

Which frog are you today!? 😀We are back!!! 😃. The new term is underway and we are back to our regular opening hours. I...
09/09/2025

Which frog are you today!? 😀

We are back!!! 😃. The new term is underway and we are back to our regular opening hours. If you need a froglet in your life do pop in as they’ll be hopping out the door in no time!

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Know a local quality maker? Let them know about Venture and how they can apply for rent free sales space in our shop - and let us do the selling for them! See our bio for contact details.

One more thing to share with you this sunny afternoon - we offered our shop window to Team Excellentz, one of the Linwoo...
10/07/2025

One more thing to share with you this sunny afternoon - we offered our shop window to Team Excellentz, one of the Linwood School enterprise teams, to do a Summer window display. They came up with the concept, and entirely made and installed ‘The Sea & The Sky’. - we have had some lovely comments about it and seen many people stop and have a good look! Thank you Team Excellentz!

Don’t forget we are still open to applications for our Autumn/ Winter selling season - let your favourite makers know!

We have lovely new planters made by Create & Grow, one of our school enterprise teams and a new fresh shade of green so ...
09/07/2025

We have lovely new planters made by Create & Grow, one of our school enterprise teams and a new fresh shade of green so our shopfront is popping with colour this Summer! 😍🌸

Address

36 Bargates, Christchurch
Dorset
BH231QL

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

+1202932220

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