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Things to do in Bridport

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Bridport, Dorset is a fantastic tourist destination in the UK, with an array of attractions to visit and things to do throughout the year

There are endless things to do in Bridport, appealing to a wide range of tastes and interests. A charming market town located a mile off the Jurassic Coast and surrounded by impressive English countryside.

Bridport Attractions

For things to do in Bridport, be sure to visit its collection of beaches. Hive Beach is a popular location, containing long stretches of sand, perfect for playing fun activities on. Charmouth Beach is another family-friendly beach lined with colourful huts, also playing host to the Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre. This charming Bridport attraction, located on the beachfront, is home to an impressive collection of fossils.

Electric Palace in Bridport is an art deco 1920s cinema, now hosting a range of performances and events. Bridport Arts Centre is another interesting opportunity to experience the town’s culture.

If you’re still wondering what to do in Bridport, then a visit to Palmers Brewery may be for you! Here, you can go behind the scenes and sample delicious beer!

Make your visit to Bridport one to remember by using our handy things to do in Bridport guide…


Palmers Brewery image by: Stephen WilliamsCCSA 2.0
Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre image by: John MCCSA 2.0

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  • Charmouth Beach

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    Divided into two parts due to the mouth of the River Char this charming sandy beach is back by dramatic high-rise cliffs with shallow shores, ideal for rock pooling and exploring for fossils.

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  • Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre

    Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
    Lower Sea Lane
    Charmouth
    Dorset
    DT6 6LL

    01297 560772

    Visit the centre to explore the fossil collections and find out how to discover your own fossils on the beach. Throughout the year, the centre hosts guided fossil hunting walks as well as countryside and marine discovery activities along the coastline.

  • Chesil Beach

    Containing one of three main shingle beaches in Britain, this 18-mile stretch of pebbly tombolo is located in Dorset’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, overlooking scenic coastal views and backed by picturesque English countryside.

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  • West Bay, Dorset

    Hive Beach

    A beautiful sandy beach on the South West Coast Path, lying East of the incredible Burton Bradstock coastline, surrounded by picturesque farmland and cliffs.

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  • Palmers Brewery

    Go behind the scenes in the historic brewery buildings to witness each stage of the centuries-old brewing process. The tour finishes with a beer tasting (or a soft drink) in Palmers Wine Store. Here you may also receive a souvenir to take away with you.

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