Location: Bridport
Top Things to do in Bridport
What to do and see in Bridport, England: The Best Museums
Bridport is a market town in Dorset, England, situated approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) inland from the English Channel near the confluence of the small River Brit and its tributary the Asker. Its origins are Saxon and it has a long history as a rope-making centre, though many of its buildings date from the 18th century.
Restaurants in Bridport
1. Sou'-sou'-west Gallery
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. Artwave West Gallery
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5.0 based on 19 reviews
Artwave West, with its stylish open plan viewing space, specialist museum lighting and crisp uncluttered décor provides a superb place to enjoy looking at and contemplating artworks. The gallery has established itself as one of the principal independent contemporary art venues in the Southwest, by carefully selecting artists and attracting professional practitioners with impressive national and international exhibiting profiles. A number of regular Artwave West artists are frequently nominated for prestigious exhibitions and awards in cultural capitals such as London, New York and Venice. A lively programme of frequently changing exhibitions together with a large stock of additional artwork guarantees there is always something new to view. This year has seen the addition of a teaching Academy next to the gallery where a wide selection of Art Courses take place run by Exhibiting Artists and professional tutors.
Reviewed By FatherLeonard - Bridport, United Kingdom
I am a grateful frequent visitor to this splendid gallery for contemporary art. The exhibitions are always breathtakingly fresh, well curated, and enormously inspiring. Donna and Martin, quite apart from being talented artists themselves, are such lovely people, and Donna's welcoming smile is infectious. The artists represented are of the highest order ensuring that your visit will be highly rewarding.
3. Fivepenny Chairs Gallery
4. West Bay Discovery Centre
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5.0 based on 33 reviews
A treasure trove of information about West Bay in a beautifully restored Methodist Chapel on the beach. There is something to interest all ages and the interactive activities are particularly popular with families. A fun way to learn about the Jurassic coast, forces of nature, shipbuilding, tourism, local industry, trails and walks and information about the filming of Broadchurch. We have a range of visitor information and a small gift shop that includes quality local products. We are operated by a local charity and mainly run by volunteers, admission is free but donations are invited to help with our running costs. PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE/FACEBOOK FOR WINTER OPENING HOURS
Reviewed By Noo473
Visited here this morning for the first time and was very impressed by everything in there. Although only a small building, it is well set out and full of interesting artefacts, pieces of local history and wonderful old photographs all creating a snapshot of West Bay and it’s past. It brought back memories of monthly visits made, as children, to visit a Great-Aunt who lived in The Old Shipyard. Very friendly and approachable staff which all added to the ambience. Thank you very much; have already recommended it to friends!
5. Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
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4.5 based on 758 reviews
The Centre provides information on fossils, fossil hunting and the local coastal and marine wildlife. Facilities at the centre include interactive computers, hands on displays, marine tanks and a video microscope, all of which can help you to discover more about our stretch of the coastline. You will always find a helpful warden or volunteer who can help you identify your fossil finds. The Centre also has disabled access. Our Jurassic Theatre shows a short film on 'The Jurassic Coast and Finding fossils at Charmouth' (adults £1, children 50p). We also have a shop stocked with books for all levels, including some of our own publications, toys and souvenirs. Throughout the year we run guided fossil hunting walks and rockpooling walks along the local coastline. The Centre also has an extensive education programme. For information about the activities we have to offer to school groups please see our Primary Schools and Secondary Schools sections.
Reviewed By HKBracken - Oxford, United Kingdom
We loved this. Amazing fossil hunting guides who were patient, encouraging and enthusiastic (especially Dan) have turned my little girl into a modern day Mary Anning. We found a load of fossils and our children (5&4) are now completely fired up potential palaeontologists (as are their Mum and Dad). Thanks very much Charmouth Heritage Centre!
6. Sladers Yard Gallery
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4.5 based on 72 reviews
Sladers Yard is one of the most ambitious art galleries in the South West, showing contemporary British art, handmade furniture and designer craft. Housed in an historic Georgian rope warehouse, with pillared galleries and flower-filled courtyard, it is five minutes walk from the beach and harbour in West Bay, Dorset. Sladers Yard has an acclaimed cafe which is open every day serving coffees, lunches and teas. It has its own Tripadvisor entry under Sladers Yard Cafe. Please review the cafe there! Many thanks.
Reviewed By jules9851
How lovely to sit outside in such a delightful place. The scones were warm and fresh,homemade raspberry jam anx lovely tea. Great staff and definately will return
7. Bridport Museum
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4.5 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By andrewtB695HG - Rugby, United Kingdom
This week we've loved the Tuesday and Thursday walking tours. John and Mike were both excellent hosts delivering a wealth of fascinating details, without being overwhelming, always engaging, and providing a diverse history of this cheek by jowl town. Great stuff, well done. ????????
8. Mangerton Mill
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4.0 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By 80nigelr - Burnley, United Kingdom
I have been coming to Mangerton Mill for many years and have always enjoyed the food, it was a sad moment when retirement came around and last year the Teashop on the site was closed. This year it was a delight to see that it had reopened with new tenants a new menu and longer opening hours starting with breakfast at 09:30 am which is why I went. The tea room has both inside and outside seating some by the side of the Watermill. Inside the teashop has had some minor rearrangement of counter and tables but has lost non of its charm. I was greeted by very friendly staff invited to chose a table and given a menu. The very extensive breakfast menu was a delight to read and catered for all tastes and I really was spoilt for choice, in the end I elected for the full breakfast with toast and lots of tea. Everything was cooked at the time of order so there was a little but worthwhile wait for it to arrive, all produce with the exception of beans was locally sourced and fresh and was a delight to eat proper bacon rather than the see through variety you often find these days. To put it politely on completion I was stuffed! And did not need to eat again until the evening. For what I got it was reasonably priced and well worth having, also the reopening has brought new life into the site which is now busy which is of great benefits to the craft shops on site. Judging from what I have seen it is an excellent tea shop with home cooked fair, Sunday lunch is available but you have to book to guarantee a place, and I understand there is a lunch during the week for the more senior amongst us. All in all a very positive experience and a must visit enjoy the tea rooms, visit the craft shops, have a walk round the lake and/or along the river to the sluice gates. One point of note there is currently no card machine so cash only or bank transfer are your options.
9. Bridport Arts Centre
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4.0 based on 46 reviews
Bridport Arts Centre is situated in South St at the centre of the busy market town of Bridport. The venue hosts a wide variety of national and regional productions in theatre, music and dance along with an exciting programme of exhibitions, which attract over 10,000 visitors each year. Bridport Arts Centre enjoys extraordinary success in reaching the wider community in Dorset with innovative, vibrant participatory programmes. Home to the international writing competition, the Bridport Prize, the team at Bridport Arts Centre also organise the annual literary festival that has talks, readings, discussions, performances and film screenings in venues around the town.
10. Blue Sky Gallery
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4.0 based on 5 reviews
Art Gallery in the Heart of Bridport's Art Scene! With Bridport's lively art scene, our gallery concentrates on trying to capture the 'spirit' of Dorset with its stunning Jurassic coastline, rolling hills and bustling market towns which are always rich stimulation for artists and photographers. A wide selection of contemporary paintings, prints and photographs, as well as ceramics and sculptures by some of the South West's leading artists are on display. We also provide a bespoke picture framing service and can frame anything from photographs to musical instruments.
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