Down To Earth, Dorchester

Down To Earth, Dorchester A place to connect with like-minded people.

Down to Earth is your original, local refill, zero waste and health food shop with over 200 refill items and a diverse range of condiments, beauty products and so much more to choose from.

03/02/2026

Yes, we have Seville oranges back in stock!! Just arrived with our Riverford delivery. We also have Blood Oranges, Bergamot Lemons, Clementines and all the regulars. Bananas, Apples, Pears, Romano Peppers, Courgettes, Red Cabbage, Savoy Cabbage, Leeks, Sweet Potatoes, Mushrooms, Cherry Tomatoes, Avocados, Ginger, Turmeric, Garlic and Squash. All organic, all delicious!!

20/01/2026

Can you believe it's 20th January already?!!
We now have loose, chickee eggs in store! These delicious, candy covered chocolate mini eggs are Vegan and are just £3.15 per 100g. I know it's not Easter yet, but these are too good to wait for!!
And, did you know it's Burn's night on Sunday? Veggie Haggis available in store now!
And, finally, alongside all the regular goodies from Riverford organic, we currently also have Blood oranges, Seville oranges and Bergamot lemons. Be quick! These treats are truly seasonal!

09/12/2025

Ready for Christmas?! I know, it's still ages away.....
On our Christmas shelves, we have chestnuts, chocolates, doggie treats, chutneys, coffee, marzipan, mulling spices, biscuits, oils and much more. Pop in if you're looking for inspiration!
In todays' wonderful Riverford delivery, we have Crown Prince squash, Butternut squash, Leeks, Cabbages, Mushrooms, Bunched Carrots, Potatoes, Swede, Sweet Potatoes, Red Onion, Brown Onions, Romano Peppers, Ginger, Turmeric, Garlic, Bananas, Pears, Apples, Clementines, Oranges, Persimmons, Lemons and Bramley Apples.
Thinking ahead to the festive season, here are our opening hours over Christmas.
We will be open as usual up until midday on Christmas Eve. Then we will be closed right through until 5th January 2026.

11/11/2025

Good Morning Dorchester!
So, now that Bonfire night has passed, we've got our Christmas goodies out on display. Candles, chocolates, oils, coffee, marzipan, chutney, nut roast, mulling spices, advent calendars and much more! Our famous Christmas felted animals and characters will be arriving next week. There's plenty of time to commission one of your pet or favourite animal too!
In our wonderful Riverford delivery today, we received apples, oranges, bananas, lemons, crown prince squash, sweet potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, garlic, ginger, turmeric, brown onions and red onions. All delicious, all organic!

07/10/2025

We just heard that "The Cheese Rack" in St Thomas Street, Weymouth, was broken into last night. Computer smashed and £5k of stock stolen. For all cheese lovers (vegan options available too!), now would be a great time to book a table, support a great independent business, and have a fantastic and reasonably priced meal.

24/09/2025

Yes, the rumours are true. Down to Earth is looking for its' next guardian. If you have, or know anyone who has, the passion and commitment to take on this Dorchester institution, if you are looking for a new challenge, if you are committed to zero waste, if you have always wanted to be your own boss, then drop us a message here on Facebook or email [email protected].

16/09/2025

Autumn is definitely approaching out there. It'll be time to start thinking about hearty soups and stews before you know it....
Our Riverford delivery this week has brought us;
Celery, cucumbers, apples, oranges, bananas, pears, peppers, sweet potatoes, ginger, turmeric, garlic, bunched carrots, onions, pumpkins, mushrooms and sweetcorn...

04/09/2025

Did you know that it's National Zero Waste Week from September 1st to 5th?
"Nobody can do everything, everybody can do something, together we can do anything"
One small change can make a huge difference. So, support your local zero waste stores, buy consciously, choose ethically, shop locally. And remember to bring your pots and tubs for refilling. After all, if you don't bring your own container, it's not zero waste!!

26/08/2025

Yes, it is Tuesday today. Takes a while to reset after the Bank Holiday!....
Our veggie offerings this week are:
Bunched Carrots, Bunched Beetroot, Cucumbers, Celery, Sweet Potatoes, Brown Onions, Red Onions, Ginger, Turmeric, Garlic, Avocados, Pears, Apples, Bananas, Sweetcorn, Lemons, Red Onion Squash, Crown Prince Squash, Mushrooms, Grapefruit, Bramley Apples.

19/08/2025

Tuesday is veggies day! This week we have, apples, oranges, pears, watermelons, grapefruit, bananas, celery, peppers, garlic, onions (brown and red), ginger, turmeric, sweet potatoes, red onion squash, leeks, courgettes, avocados, lemons, bunched carrots, bunched beetroot....
And, don't forget it's Bank Holiday Monday next week (25th). We will be closed and enjoying the inevitable sunshine! Back to normal from Tuesday....

12/08/2025

Tuesday again. Looks like it's going to be another hot one!
Our lovely Veggie delivery this week has brought us;
Bunched carrots, Bunched beetroot, celery, cucumbers, Brown onions, Red onions, Sweet potatoes, Mushrooms, Sweetcorn, Red peppers, Avocados, Leeks, Red onion squash, Ginger, Garlic, Turmeric, Oranges, Apples, Watermelons, Pears, Bramleys, Bananas, Lemons, Kiwis.....
All fresh, all delicious!

05/08/2025

It's Veggie Tuesday!
This week we have; Sweet Potatoes, Bunched Carrots, Celery, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Courgettes, Peppers, Brown Onions, Red Onions, Leeks, Garlic, Ginger, Turmeric, Pears, Apples, Oranges, Grapefruit, Cantaloupe Melons, Bananas, Bramley Apples (but no lemons, I'm afraid!)

Address

19 Trinity Street
Dorchester
DT11TU

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 1:30pm

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Down to Earth may be small, but it has been around for a long time, serving the community of Dorchester for over 40 years. And it’s more than just a shop. It’s a place for people who are curious about trying new things and new ways of life. It’s a place where like-minded people can meet, mingle and exchange recipes. It’s a place were you can add a new spice to your life and cooking, just because you can. And it’s a place where you are greeted with a friendly smile and a willingness to be listened to and supported on your journey to health and wellbeing.