Louise’s guidebook
Neighbourhoods
The street market in East Street, West Street, and South Street run on Wednesdays and Saturdays, unless the weather is poor (wind and rain). There are further markets each month in Barrack Street and Downes St (both off East Street). The South Street market specialises in bric-a-brac.
East Street
East StreetThe street market in East Street, West Street, and South Street run on Wednesdays and Saturdays, unless the weather is poor (wind and rain). There are further markets each month in Barrack Street and Downes St (both off East Street). The South Street market specialises in bric-a-brac.
Sightseeing
The SW Coast path is around 630 miles long, perhaps 52 days of walking - but the Portland to Lyme Regis section is very doable if you are based in Bridport.
Take the bus east or west on the X53 route, which passes the house, and you can walk a different section each day.
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South West Coast Path
South West Coast PathThe SW Coast path is around 630 miles long, perhaps 52 days of walking - but the Portland to Lyme Regis section is very doable if you are based in Bridport.
Take the bus east or west on the X53 route, which passes the house, and you can walk a different section each day.
A small town museum that was recently revamped. Quite a bit here about the old industries of Bridport, such as rope-making. The main museum is on South Street, and there is an archive with local records and maps on Gundry Lane. Free entry.
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Bridport Museum
25 South StA small town museum that was recently revamped. Quite a bit here about the old industries of Bridport, such as rope-making. The main museum is on South Street, and there is an archive with local records and maps on Gundry Lane. Free entry.
A garden for all the seasons with a maritime micro-climate, just four miles from Bridport. Lots of exotics. Some concerts and other events in the summer e.g. willow workshops - check abbotsburygardens.co.uk website. NB There is a joint ticket for the Subtropical Gardens and the Swannery, which is just next door. Nine miles from Bridport. On the X53 bus route.
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Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Bullers WayA garden for all the seasons with a maritime micro-climate, just four miles from Bridport. Lots of exotics. Some concerts and other events in the summer e.g. willow workshops - check abbotsburygardens.co.uk website. NB There is a joint ticket for the Subtropical Gardens and the Swannery, which is just next door. Nine miles from Bridport. On the X53 bus route.
Fantastic fossils and prehistoric predators. A private collection put together by Dr Steve Etches. Open every day except 24-26 December.
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The Etches Collection, Museum of Jurassic Marine Life
Fantastic fossils and prehistoric predators. A private collection put together by Dr Steve Etches. Open every day except 24-26 December.
There are three Portland Bill lighthouses, but this is the one you can climb up. 143 steps. There's a visitor centre with exhibitions. Not suitable for very small children.
You can get the bus to Portland Bill: X53 to Weymouth, then very frequent buses to the Isle of Portland.
By the way, one of the older lighthouses is the home of the Portland Bird Observatory, a place you should check out if you are interested in birds, particularly of the migratory type.
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Portland Bill Lighthouse
Old Coastguard CottagesThere are three Portland Bill lighthouses, but this is the one you can climb up. 143 steps. There's a visitor centre with exhibitions. Not suitable for very small children.
You can get the bus to Portland Bill: X53 to Weymouth, then very frequent buses to the Isle of Portland.
By the way, one of the older lighthouses is the home of the Portland Bird Observatory, a place you should check out if you are interested in birds, particularly of the migratory type.
Only five miles from Bridport. A lovely old sandstone manor house and gardens. Events throughout the year, such as plant fairs, Easter things for children, concerts. Tickets available for gardens only, or house (guided tour) and gardens.
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Mapperton House & Gardens
Only five miles from Bridport. A lovely old sandstone manor house and gardens. Events throughout the year, such as plant fairs, Easter things for children, concerts. Tickets available for gardens only, or house (guided tour) and gardens.
Home to the only managed colony of nesting mute swans in the world. Right next door to Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens. Great fun for children, who can help in the twice daily mass feeding (12 noon and 4pm daily). Joint tickets available with Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens. Nine miles from Bridport. On the X53 bus route.
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Abbotsbury Swannery
New Barn RoadHome to the only managed colony of nesting mute swans in the world. Right next door to Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens. Great fun for children, who can help in the twice daily mass feeding (12 noon and 4pm daily). Joint tickets available with Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens. Nine miles from Bridport. On the X53 bus route.
A small but perfectly formed centre in an old chapel, recently refurbished. Find out about local history, old industries such as shipbuilding, and flora and fauna. Open April-October. Less than two miles from Bridport. Walkable. Also on the X53 bus route.
West Bay Discovery Centre
West Bay RoadA small but perfectly formed centre in an old chapel, recently refurbished. Find out about local history, old industries such as shipbuilding, and flora and fauna. Open April-October. Less than two miles from Bridport. Walkable. Also on the X53 bus route.
The centre has exhibition spaces and organises fossil walks (booked in advance). Should be open again from 17th May 2021. Check their website: https://charmouth.org/chcc/
Charmouth is around 6 miles from Bridport, and you can get there on the X53 bus from outside the house. It's a short walk from the bus stop on the high street to the beach, where you'll find the Centre.
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Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
Lower Sea LaneThe centre has exhibition spaces and organises fossil walks (booked in advance). Should be open again from 17th May 2021. Check their website: https://charmouth.org/chcc/
Charmouth is around 6 miles from Bridport, and you can get there on the X53 bus from outside the house. It's a short walk from the bus stop on the high street to the beach, where you'll find the Centre.
This is a unique place - hundreds of sculptures by hundreds of artists, all in the open air, all made from the famous local Portland stone. And then the fantastic views over Lyme Bay towards Lyme Regis. Free. One of my favourite places.
Accessible by public transport: take the X53 from Bridport to Weymouth, then catch one of the Portland buses, which are frequent.
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Tout Quarry Sculpture Park and Nature Reserve
This is a unique place - hundreds of sculptures by hundreds of artists, all in the open air, all made from the famous local Portland stone. And then the fantastic views over Lyme Bay towards Lyme Regis. Free. One of my favourite places.
Accessible by public transport: take the X53 from Bridport to Weymouth, then catch one of the Portland buses, which are frequent.
The best music shop you've never heard of. Vinyl and CDs out front, then a back room full of all kinds of music equipment, such as old music centres and tape decks.
Clocktower Music
Saint Michael's LaneThe best music shop you've never heard of. Vinyl and CDs out front, then a back room full of all kinds of music equipment, such as old music centres and tape decks.