THE BRIDPORT LITERARY FESTIVAL 2020. Ticketing Policy including rescheduled and cancelled events. We are all looking forward to welcoming you to this year's festival, which is being held at The Electric Palace and Bridport Arts Centre. The Festival Organisers…
Sustainable Farming I was fortunate to grow up on a farm in the beautiful Vale of Belvoir, Nottinghamshire in the 1950s and 60s. In so many ways it was an idyllic childhood, free to roam the fields, observe wildlife, build…
Plastic Free Bridport The 20th and 21st centuries have justifiably been dubbed the Plastics Age, such is the influence and ubiquity of this family of materials. Plastics pervade all aspects of society. We clean our teeth with plastic toothbrushes, type…
The Portrait Challenge Bridport I can’t believe that I have spent much of the past few days obsessed by the Portrait Challenge Bridport. As a former designer, drawing was a big part of my skillset, but portraiture was way out…
VJ Day – 75 Years On On Saturday 15th August 2020, Bridport commemorated the 75th anniversary of VJ day (Victory over Japan) and the end of the Second World War by the following ………. Flying the Union Flag on the…
Bridport Community Orchard – workparty The Bridport Community Orchard is one of the jewels in the town’s crown. The Orchard was established in January 2009 with the planting of 23 half standard apple trees. The second planting, in February 2010,…
Bridport Bounces Back Sunday 2nd August marked two significant milestones as Bridport continues to Bounce Back from the effects of the Covid-19 virus on the town. Sunday morning saw the return of the popular West Bay Car Boot Sale and…
Bridport Green Route A wonderful circular walk around Bridport has recently been established – Bridport Green Route. The new Bridport Green Route has been developed by Bridport Town Council with input from volunteers from local health and access groups, who…
West Bay Car Boot Sale Every Sunday from 2nd August until 25th October. The car park will be open at 6.30am for traders to set up. The car boot opens from 7.30 for the public. Finishes at 11.30 All traders…
We are delighted to have been awarded the VisitEngland 'We're Good To Go' industry charter mark. This verifies that Bridport TIC/Bridport Town Council meets the Government and Public Health guidance on Covid-19 and that we have the required health &…