Bridport & surrounding areas
City/town information
Sometimes known as London-by-the-sea, the town has a vibrant community, rich cultural scene, indie shopping and eateries. Surrounded by stunning countryside and just a mile and half to the sea.
EAT
Dorshi (originally Dor(set) -(su)shi, geddit?) for Michelin-listed homestyle East Asian and cocktails. Veggie/wholefoods at the Red Brick Cafe if you’re browsing Bridport’s plethora of vintage/junk stalls. The quirky Bull Hotel. The Station Kitchen (in railway carriages) and Watch House Cafe (on the beach) at West Bay. The Half Moon at nearby Melplash. The Hive on the beach and the The Seaside Boarding House on the cliff top at Burton Bradstock. The Anchor Inn at Seatown (combine with walk up to Golden Cap?).
SHOP
Eclectic shopping along two main streets forming a ‘T’ shape. Waste Not Want Not, vintage garb at Dress, women’s clothes, gifts and homewares Cilla & Camilla, vintage/reclamation at Bridport Antiques on the St Micheal’s Trading Estate. Chains include FatFace, Waterstones, Waitrose. Market Weds & Sat.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Culture: the Art Deco Electric Palace for films, live screenings and performance, Bridport Arts Centre, The Lyric. Bridport Film Festival and the prestigious Bridport Literary Festival. West Bay and Burton Bradstock’s pebbly beach and spectacular sandstone cliffs and brilliant coastal walks.
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Bridport
Sometimes known as London-by-the-sea, the town has a vibrant community, rich cultural scene, indie shopping and eateries. Surrounded by stunning countryside and just a mile and half to the sea.
EAT
Dorshi (originally Dor(set) -(su)shi, geddit?) for Michelin-listed homestyle East Asian and cocktails. Veggie/wholefoods at the Red Brick Cafe if you’re browsing Bridport’s plethora of vintage/junk stalls. The quirky Bull Hotel. The Station Kitchen (in railway carriages) and Watch House Cafe (on the beach) at West Bay. The Half Moon at nearby Melplash. The Hive on the beach and the The Seaside Boarding House on the cliff top at Burton Bradstock. The Anchor Inn at Seatown (combine with walk up to Golden Cap?).
SHOP
Eclectic shopping along two main streets forming a ‘T’ shape. Waste Not Want Not, vintage garb at Dress, women’s clothes, gifts and homewares Cilla & Camilla, vintage/reclamation at Bridport Antiques on the St Micheal’s Trading Estate. Chains include FatFace, Waterstones, Waitrose. Market Weds & Sat.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Culture: the Art Deco Electric Palace for films, live screenings and performance, Bridport Arts Centre, The Lyric. Bridport Film Festival and the prestigious Bridport Literary Festival. West Bay and Burton Bradstock’s pebbly beach and spectacular sandstone cliffs and brilliant coastal walks.
Things to do & places to visit
Have fun planning things to do and places to eat local to us in Bridport! We highly recommend booking theater, festival and event tickets in advance as well as making dinner reservations ahead of time!
Live threat and films in this Art Deco Threatre. Book in Advance.
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Bridport Electric Palace
35 South StLive threat and films in this Art Deco Threatre. Book in Advance.
Bridport Arts Centre
9 South StWest Bay
Lyme Regis
West Bay Discovery Centre
West Bay RoadColmer's Hill
Palmers Brewery
West Bay RoadFurleigh Estate
Bridport Vintage Market
Smith & Smith Bridport Ltd
8 West StreetOld fashioned gentlemans outfitters!
T. Snook
32 West StHats galore!
Bridport Hat Festival
1 West StreetBridport
Burton Bradstock
Charmouth
I-Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
Lower Sea LaneSymondsbury Manor
Lyme Bay RIB Charter
Dorchester
Bridport Tourist Information Centre
South StreetAbbotsbury Swannery
New Barn RoadIzithelo ze-Abbotsbury Subtropical
Bullers WayThe Tunnel Tree Tops
Westover HillVurlands Animal Farm
South West Coast PathPecorama station
Monkey World - I-Centre ye-Ape Rescue
LongthornsJurassic Coast
Bridport Museum
25 South StBeaminster Museum
Whitcombe RoadDorset County Museum
High West StreetLyme Regis Philpot Museum
Bridge StreetThe Dinosaur Museum
Icen WayGolden Cap
Bridport Leisure Centre
Skilling Hill RoadSeal's Cove
Shoe LaneGreat soft play and climbing centre
Food scene
Dorshi
6 Chancery LnRed Brick Cafe
The Bull Hotel
34 East StWatch House Cafe
The Station Kitchen
Station RoadBook in advance. They also run Murder mystery nights!
The Half Moon
Hive Beach Cafe Burton Bradstock
Beach RoadThe Anchor Inn
Olive Tree
59 East StThe Anchor
High StreetThe Three Horseshoes
Mill StreetDownhouse Farm Cafe