Andrew & Thérèsa’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Our favourite and best places to escape to nature and local beauty.
One of the highest (if not the highest) hills in Dorset. Ancient woodland walk with an abundance of bluebells when in season. An amazing place for young children to play making dens and connecting with nature. There is limited off road parking at the bottom.
7 locals recommend
Lewesdon Hill
One of the highest (if not the highest) hills in Dorset. Ancient woodland walk with an abundance of bluebells when in season. An amazing place for young children to play making dens and connecting with nature. There is limited off road parking at the bottom.
Colmer’s Hill is so often a backdrop, especially when walking in and around Bridport. It can often be forgotten. The steep climb makes it even more worthwhile, when you reach the top with stunning 360 views.
20 locals recommend
Colmer's Hill
Colmer’s Hill is so often a backdrop, especially when walking in and around Bridport. It can often be forgotten. The steep climb makes it even more worthwhile, when you reach the top with stunning 360 views.
An epic hill fort with the most stunning views of unique West Dorset rolling hills, countryside and coastline. A natural playground for children (& adults!) to explore nature at its best.
43 locals recommend
Eggardon Hill Fort
King's LaneAn epic hill fort with the most stunning views of unique West Dorset rolling hills, countryside and coastline. A natural playground for children (& adults!) to explore nature at its best.
One of the most iconic parts of the South Coast footpath, walking from Langdon Hill woods National Trust makes this walk so accessible from Bridport. Stunning views to Portland and to Lyme Regis and beyond.
103 locals recommend
Golden Cap
One of the most iconic parts of the South Coast footpath, walking from Langdon Hill woods National Trust makes this walk so accessible from Bridport. Stunning views to Portland and to Lyme Regis and beyond.
Great beach and historic Jurassic coastline with National Trust car park and Hive Beach cafe.
67 locals recommend
Burton Bradstock
Great beach and historic Jurassic coastline with National Trust car park and Hive Beach cafe.
Lovely walk down to the sea from the car park and an opportunity to experience the views of the coast road in between Abbotsbury and Burton Bradstock.
Cogden Beach NT Carpark
B3157Lovely walk down to the sea from the car park and an opportunity to experience the views of the coast road in between Abbotsbury and Burton Bradstock.
Cafe, gift and interiors shop, some farm animals and a great base to explore the surrounding area from.
17 locals recommend
Symondsbury Estate
Mill LaneCafe, gift and interiors shop, some farm animals and a great base to explore the surrounding area from.
You can’t make a visit to Lyme Regis without strolling along the historic Cobb. Watch out for swell on a super low tide within the bay for good surf opportunities.
69 locals recommend
The Cobb
You can’t make a visit to Lyme Regis without strolling along the historic Cobb. Watch out for swell on a super low tide within the bay for good surf opportunities.
Off the beaten track, yet only a stones throw from bustling West Bay. Perfect for paddle boarding on a super flat and calm day.
16 locals recommend
Eype beach
Off the beaten track, yet only a stones throw from bustling West Bay. Perfect for paddle boarding on a super flat and calm day.
Beach, harbour, seafront, epic Jurassic cliffs and everything else iconic about an English seaside spot...fish & chips, ice creams and pasties.
167 locals recommend
West Bay
Beach, harbour, seafront, epic Jurassic cliffs and everything else iconic about an English seaside spot...fish & chips, ice creams and pasties.
Food & Drink scene
Both of our favourite, independent, local eating and drinking treats, some in beautiful locations.
Sister restaurant to Swim in Lyme Regis, nice vibe cafe, eating and drinking with stunning interior and riverside location in Westbay.
31 locals recommend
Rise
Sister restaurant to Swim in Lyme Regis, nice vibe cafe, eating and drinking with stunning interior and riverside location in Westbay.
Where it all began, behind The Bull Hotel...pizza, pies and cider...ask for The Bridport Blaster (pizza) if you like your chilli and it’s not on the menu!
17 locals recommend
The Bridport Stable
34 East StWhere it all began, behind The Bull Hotel...pizza, pies and cider...ask for The Bridport Blaster (pizza) if you like your chilli and it’s not on the menu!
Long standing popular restaurant with superb evening cocktails being served in the Venner bar upstairs.
43 locals recommend
The Bull Hotel
34 East StLong standing popular restaurant with superb evening cocktails being served in the Venner bar upstairs.
Popular cafe for coffee, breakfasts, amazing pancakes and one-off themed evening eatings.
52 locals recommend
Soulshine Cafe
76 South StPopular cafe for coffee, breakfasts, amazing pancakes and one-off themed evening eatings.
Great outdoors eating on a sunny day, delicious pizzas, ice-cream counter and cafe setting.
31 locals recommend
Watch House Cafe
Great outdoors eating on a sunny day, delicious pizzas, ice-cream counter and cafe setting.
Baboo Gelato West Bay
5 W Bay RdAmazingly delicious local home-made ice creams and sorbets.
Seafront cafe, restaurant & bar popular with everyone. Perfect setting and atmosphere, booking recommended for eating during busy periods
50 locals recommend
Swim
Marine ParadeSeafront cafe, restaurant & bar popular with everyone. Perfect setting and atmosphere, booking recommended for eating during busy periods
Stunning location in heart of Lyme Regis, beautiful sea view terrace and relaxed interior.
23 locals recommend
The Lyme Bay
8-10 Bridge StStunning location in heart of Lyme Regis, beautiful sea view terrace and relaxed interior.
Unique home-style East Asian inspired kitchen - with a lovely vibe, in Bridport, booking is essential.
55 locals recommend
Dorshi
6 Chancery LnUnique home-style East Asian inspired kitchen - with a lovely vibe, in Bridport, booking is essential.
Great pub and very tasty food, booking highly recommended in busy periods.
20 locals recommend
The Three Horseshoes
Mill StreetGreat pub and very tasty food, booking highly recommended in busy periods.
Absolutely perfect for a drink after a beach or cliff walk and delicious food, not the cheapest of places but just love that there are only 13 snug tables inside, they don’t take bookings but food is served all day.
79 locals recommend
The Anchor Inn
Absolutely perfect for a drink after a beach or cliff walk and delicious food, not the cheapest of places but just love that there are only 13 snug tables inside, they don’t take bookings but food is served all day.
Seasonal cafe with stunning views, unique setting and great access to the coastline via a beautiful walk.
13 locals recommend
Downhouse Farm Cafe
Seasonal cafe with stunning views, unique setting and great access to the coastline via a beautiful walk.
Kids attractions
Abbotsbury Childrens Farm
New Barn RoadJurassic Fun Centre
Abbotsbury Swannery
New Barn RoadLocal attractions
Check out what is going on locally - a wide range of music, cinema, theatre and other cultural interests for all.
Check for local farmers market, awesome events and local & whole food cafe.
32 locals recommend
Bridport Arts Centre
9 South StCheck for local farmers market, awesome events and local & whole food cafe.
Watch out for any upcoming events, amazing space & venue.
32 locals recommend
Bridport Electric Palace
35 South StWatch out for any upcoming events, amazing space & venue.
Bridport Museum
25 South StWorth a visit with children and is free.
Interactive displays for children and historic Jurassic information, easy to access during a trip to Charmouth beach.
25 locals recommend
Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
Lower Sea LaneInteractive displays for children and historic Jurassic information, easy to access during a trip to Charmouth beach.
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
Bullers WayThe Lyric Theatre
9 Barrack StGreat coffee, quirky shows and audience...excellent seasonal shows for children.
Drinking
Local drinking establishments.
One of the best places for a drink in Bridport with an eclectic and very well supported mix of locals. Wide selection of fantastic ales.
13 locals recommend
The Tiger Inn
14-16 Barrack StOne of the best places for a drink in Bridport with an eclectic and very well supported mix of locals. Wide selection of fantastic ales.
Absolute gem of an establishment with amazing quality beers, ales, lagers and sumptuous wines. Wicked vibe on many occasions and definitely well worth a visit.
10 locals recommend
The Pursuit of Hoppiness
15 West StAbsolute gem of an establishment with amazing quality beers, ales, lagers and sumptuous wines. Wicked vibe on many occasions and definitely well worth a visit.
Farm shops
Great farm shop with cafe, animals for kids and local produce.
18 locals recommend
Washingpool Farm Shop
Dottery RoadGreat farm shop with cafe, animals for kids and local produce.
Felicity's Farm Shop
A35Worth just stopping in the car park to take in the views!
Modbury Farm Shop
Amazing dairy produce.
Eco refills, bargain priced organic food staples, zero plastic packaging and other alternative anti-waste products.
Waste Not Want Not - Zero Waste Shop
17 South StEco refills, bargain priced organic food staples, zero plastic packaging and other alternative anti-waste products.
Food scene
Leakers Bakery
29 East StYou can’t leave Bridport without trying their cheese straws!!