Bridport Museum
Overview
Discover the town's history and see artefacts from a nearby Roman hill-fort and the world famous rope and net making industries.
Visit the Museum website
What makes it special
- See Roman artefacts from the nearby hill-fort
- Get caught up in the famous net, and rope, making industry
Opening Times
April to October
Monday to Friday - 10:00 to 17:00
Saturday - 10:00 to 16:00
Sunday - closed
November to March
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday - 11:00 to 14:00
Saturday - 10:00 to 13:00
Sunday - closed
Price
Free admission
Hostels nearby
Other things to do nearby
Pecorama Pleasure Gardens
Set within beautiful gardens with the famous Beer Heights Light Railway and fascinating exhibition of model railways.
River Cottage HQ
Courses and events inspired by the philosophy of River Cottage, from a night's dining through foraging and breadmaking courses.
Beer Quarry Caves
Tour this vast man-made complex of underground caverns created by centuries of quarrying the famous Beer Stone.
Donkey Sanctuary
There are no commercial attractions here - just gently rolling countryside with fields where you can meet the donkeys.
River Cottage Canteen
The famous River Cottage Canteen showcases the very best of South West produce, with menus changing daily.
Beer Fishing Boats
Take a walk down to Beer's beautiful beach and hire a traditional wooden boat for the day.
Seaton Jurassic
Seaton Jurassic is the south west's newest and most exciting day out. Take a journey through time to worlds familiar and alien.
Walking and Rambling in Beer
There are a few different types of walks available around Beer.
Cycling around Beer
There are several different day trips for cyclists starting from Beer.
Watersports in Beer
Hire a traditional wooden motor boat off Beer beach for mackerel fishing, angling or just a trip around the bay.
Portland Castle
There's lots to do at one of Henry VIII’s finest coastal forts, built in the 1540s to protect against French and Spanish invasion. Visit the website
South West Coastal Path
630 miles of superb coastline, the South West Coastal Path makes up the longest National Trail in the UK. On the way take in the heritage, wildlife, geology and scenery to truly inspire you.
Seaton Tramway
Hop on a narrow gauge heritage tram between Seaton, Colyford and Colton and get an unrivalled view of the River Axe estuary and two nature reserves.
Snapper Charters
Join experienced skipper Luke Pettis on a deep sea fishing trip from the bustling port of Weymouth.
Andrew Simpson Watersports Centre Portland
Andrew Simpson Watersports Centre Portland (ASWC Portland) is a not-for-profit watersports centre offering sailing tuition, multi-activity and schools and groups packages for ages 5 plus.
Climbing in Portland
There are great climbing opportunities around Portland, including sport climbing, deep water soloing and bouldering.