Bridport Museum
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
West Bay - part of the Jurassic Coast
Overview
The Jurassic Coast covers 95 miles of truly stunning coastline, with rocks recording 185 million years of the Earth's history.
In recent years, West Bay has become best known as the setting for the popular TV drama Broadchurch. The spectacular cliffs have become a familiar backdrop for the series, and it’s even possible to take a Broadchurch-themed guided walk.
Visit the Jurassic Coast or the West Bay website
What makes it special
- Wonder at the 175 million year old crumbling cliffs
- Take a Broadchurch tour
Hostels nearby
No nearby hostels found.
Other things to do nearby
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Mangerton Mill
17th century working watermill and Museum of Rural Bygones. Tea room, local crafts and trout fishing in a peaceful, rural setting. Visit the Dorset Guide website
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River Cottage HQ
Courses and events inspired by the philosophy of River Cottage, from a night's dining through foraging and breadmaking courses.
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Abbotsbury Swannery
World Famous Sanctuary with over 600 free flying swans. Baby swans hatch mid-May to end June. Mass feeding 12pm and 4pm daily. Visit the website
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River Cottage Canteen
The famous River Cottage Canteen showcases the very best of South West produce, with menus changing daily.
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Chesil Beach
8 miles An 18 mile long pebble beach, stretching north-west from Portland to West Bay, with important areas for wildlife. Visit the website
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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.
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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.
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Beer Fishing Boats
Take a walk down to Beer's beautiful beach and hire a traditional wooden boat for the day.
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Walking and Rambling in Beer
If you're planning on staying at YHA Beer, why not download a free map and get out exploring? All our self-guided walks start and end at a YHA hostel and are graded so that you can explore the area
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Cycling around Beer
There are several different day trips for cyclists starting from Beer.
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Watersports in Beer
Hire a traditional wooden motor boat off Beer beach for mackerel fishing, angling or just a trip around the bay.
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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.
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Pecorama Pleasure Gardens
Set within beautiful gardens with the famous Beer Heights Light Railway and fascinating exhibition of model railways.
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Beer Quarry Caves
Tour this vast man-made complex of underground caverns created by centuries of quarrying the famous Beer Stone.
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Donkey Sanctuary
There are no commercial attractions here - just gently rolling countryside with fields where you can meet the donkeys.
