Things to do in Bridport

England’s only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site is a must visit. Explore the most dramatic and fossil-rich sections of this global treasure from Bridport by heading to West Bay, whose coloured sandstone cliffs feature in the popular TV series Broadchurch.

2 miles from Bingham Grange Bridport to West Bay

The only thatched brewery in the UK is also one of the oldest independent family operations in the country. Located just a mile from the coast on the banks of the River Brit, it has been brewing non-stop since 1794. The Real Ale is a must try!

3 miles from Bingham Grange Bridport

For the best views in Dorset, head to the Golden Cap Estate. Standing at 191 metres, it’s the highest point on the South Coast. The hike to the summit rewards you with a staggering 360-degree panorama that stretches from Dartmoor in the west to the Isle of Portland in the east.

7 miles from Bingham Grange Bridport to Seatown Car Park

West Bay Beach

Type: sand/shingle

West Bay has made significant investments to ensure it is inclusive for all visitors. Check out Bridport Harbour, admire the views from the pier and enjoy step-free access to the beach.

4 miles from Bingham Grange Bridport

Eype Beach

Type: shingle

Eype is a stunning shingle beach backed by dramatic cliffs. There’s total freedom for your furry friend to splash in the waves and explore the shoreline.

5 miles from Bingham Grange Bridport

Hive Beach

Type: shingle/pebble

This stunning area is at western end of the 18-mile-long Chesil Beach, near the village of Burton Bradstock. The cliffs here have a unique ‘layered’ look that reveals millions of years of geological history.

6 miles from Bingham Grange Bridport

Bridport Green Route

Distance: 3 miles

Difficulty: easy

This inclusive route starts in the centre of Bridport and connects the town’s green spaces. It runs along Asker Meadow and features wide, flat and well-surfaced paths following the River Asker.

2 miles from Bingham Grange Bridport

The Brit Valley Way

Distance: 4 miles

Difficulty: easy

The route runs right through the bottom of our Bingham Grange Bridport site. The path is a mix of grass and light woodland, providing plenty of new scents for dogs to investigate. Follow the route all the way south to West Bay, where dogs are allowed on East Pier.

Direct from Bingham Grange Bridport

Langdon Hill to Golden Cap

Distance: 2 miles (short route), 4 miles (longer route)

Difficulty: moderate; hard on Golden Cap climb

From the National Trust car park, you take the main gravel track through the woods and then follow the signs for the steep ascent up to the Golden Cap trig point. Or, walk the full loop around the base of Langdon Hill before branching off on your climb to spectacular scenery.

7 miles from Bingham Grange Bridport

St Mary’s parkrun, Bridport

Where: Bridport FC, St. Mary's Field, Bridport

When: every Saturday at 9am

More info: St Mary’s parkrun

3 miles from Bingham Grange Bridport

Bridport Market

Where: St. Michael’s Trading Estate, Bridport

When: every Wednesday and Saturday

Bridport is renowned for its vibrant Wednesday and Saturday markets, where you’ll find everything from local artisan food to unique antiques in the St. Michael’s Trading Estate.

3 miles from Bingham Grange Bridport

Bridport Electric Palace

Step back into the glamour of the 1920s at one of the most charismatic and well-preserved Art Deco venues in the South West. Originally opened in 1926 as a premier opera house and cinema, it remains a vibrant cultural heartbeat for Bridport today.

Where: on South Street, Bridport

3 miles from Bingham Grange Bridport