Holiday parks near Bridport

Holiday parks near Bridport place you in the tiny seaside village, West Bay, five minutes down the road from Bridport. It’s basically an extension of the Dorset market town – lots of people refer to it as simply Bridport Beach. And, because it’s on Dorset’s famous Jurassic Coast, the beaches here come backed by dramatic golden cliffs. In fact, you might recognise the beach from ITV’s Broadchurch TV series.

The town of Bridport made a name for itself back in the 13th century for its rope making, producing ropes for the Navy. But these days, it’s all about the arts scene. It’s often dubbed Notting Hill on Sea, thanks to its lively arts centre, independent cinema and live music. Plus, when you stay at a holiday park near Bridport, you’re within an hour’s drive of other Dorset hotspots, like Weymouth and Durdle Door.

Top things to do in Bridport

Bridport Arts Centre

Bridport’s art centre is housed in a 19th-century former chapel. It’s been providing the town with culture since 1973. You can drop in for art exhibitions, dance performances, comedy, films, live music and theatre. There are even shows for families.

Palmers Brewery

Tour one of the oldest breweries in the UK in Bridport. Palmers has been brewing cask ales in Bridport since 1794, and it’s one of the only thatched breweries in the UK. They run tours from Monday to Friday.