Business Details
15 Years
experience
Premier Antique Centre in Bridport, Dorset
Established in 2011, The Alleyways Antiques has become a cornerstone of Dorset's antique and vintage community. Our centre houses over 50 traders offering an ever-evolving collection of antiques, retro furniture, art, and ephemera sourced from across the UK. With dedicated dealers possessing deep historical knowledge, we specialise in helping customers find unique period pieces, from war memorabilia to 19th-century oil paintings. Our commitment to quality ensures every item meets rigorous standards, while our 'wanted book' service helps locate specific collector pieces. Located in Bridport's Art & Vintage Quarter, we combine improved lighting and strategic trader arrangements to create inviting displays.The monthly Bridport Vintage Market adds seasonal excitement, complemented by our on-site Red Brick Caf. Open seven days a week with extended hours during peak seasons, we serve both local and visiting antique enthusiasts. Our five-star reviews reflect our friendly team's dedication to customer service, including furniture delivery options. As part of the St Michaels Trading Estate community, we support local artisans and businesses while maintaining connections to antique sources in Hampshire and London.
Services
Antique Sales
Vintage Furniture
Art Collectibles
Market Stalls
Antique Appraisals
Wanted Item Searches
Furniture Delivery
Trader Units
Historical Artworks
Ephemera Collection
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 traders with constantly updated stock under one roof
- Our team maintains five-star customer service ratings across multiple platforms
- We provide a wanted book service for locating specific collector items
- Our Dorset location combines local heritage with antiques sourced from London and Hampshire
- We operate the popular monthly Bridport Vintage Market March-October
What people say
Totally Awesome
Great staff
Five-star service
Helpful team
Eclectic collections
Services
Antique Sales
Our curated antique collection features quality-checked items spanning furniture, artwork, and collectibles. Each piece undergoes rigorous verification to ensure authenticity and historical value. Customers benefit from knowledgeable traders who provide provenance details and care advice, making this service ideal for both casual collectors and serious investors seeking verified antiques.
Vintage Furniture
Specialising in 19th and 20th-century furniture, our traders offer restored and original-condition pieces. The collection includes painted furniture, industrial reclaim items, and Belgian imports. Each month's new arrivals provide opportunities to find unique statement pieces, with delivery options available for larger items, ensuring accessibility for both local and out-of-area customers.
Art Collectibles
The Ammonite Gallery showcases oil paintings, watercolours, and prints dating back to the 19th century. This service caters to art enthusiasts seeking period-appropriate pieces for home display. The collection includes unique pictures and industrial artwork, with traders providing context about artistic periods and styles to help customers make informed selections.
Market Stalls
Monthly market events feature rotating traders offering antiques, retro clothing, and vintage decor. Held on last Sundays March-October, these markets create opportunities for discovering hidden gems. The event combines shopping with social experiences through the Red Brick Caf, attracting both traders and visitors seeking diverse vintage offerings in a community setting.
Wanted Item Searches
This bespoke service helps customers find specific collectibles through our trader network. When visitors identify missing pieces for their collections, our team records detailed descriptions in our 'wanted book' and alerts them when matching items arrive. This service demonstrates our commitment to customer satisfaction beyond immediate sales, supporting long-term collecting goals.
People
Samantha Payne-Withers
Co-Owner
Co-owner since 2011, Samantha brings extensive antique market knowledge to The Alleyways Centre. She manages trader relations and space allocations while maintaining community connections that enhance the centre's reputation as Bridport's premier antique destination.
Richard Payne-Withers
Co-Owner
Co-owner since 2011, Richard oversees operations and trader recruitment. With deep understanding of antique valuation and market trends, he ensures the centre maintains high-quality standards while expanding its trader base to include international sources like Belgium.
Questions
What types of antiques do you stock?
We offer furniture, art, collectibles, war memorabilia, jewellery, and ephemera from the 19th century onwards, with new arrivals daily across 50 trader spaces.
Do you have vintage market events?
Yes, our monthly Bridport Vintage Market runs March-October on last Sundays, featuring rotating traders and seasonal specialities in antiques and retro goods.
Can you help locate specific antique items?
Our 'wanted book' service records your requirements and alerts you when matching pieces arrive through our extensive trader network and sourcing connections.
Are larger items deliverable?
Yes, we offer furniture delivery at extra cost, supporting customers who discover large statement pieces during their shopping visits.
How often does stock change?
With 50 traders and daily arrivals, our inventory evolves constantly. Monthly market events and new trader additions ensure fresh discoveries at every visit.
Where are you located?
We're at Units 51-53 St Michaels Trading Estate, Bridport DT6 3RR, within Dorset's Art & Vintage Quarter, with easy access from South Street and West Street.
Reviews (5)
Michael Kent
Dec 03, 2021
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Very interesting business with multiple traders under one roof with many and varied styles and eras catered for. Staff are very friendly and helpful. They can deliver the larger furniture if required at extra cost.
Bob Iles
Nov 14, 2021
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A wonderful place, full of lovelyness and memories. Well worth a wander around and helpful staff as well.
Ds Sand
Nov 03, 2021
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A huge array of antiques and vintage items. Well layed out, with plenty of space to browse. Well worth a visit.
Andrew Harrison
Oct 28, 2021
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Great place to hunt around in for an hour. Bigger than it looks and really well organised so you can get a good look at everything. Friendly patrons.
OldMan Uk
Sep 25, 2021
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Worth a look if in the area plenty to see our 1st time and would visit again when we are back the area
