Two of Dorset’s market towns have been named amongst the UK’s favourites. The centre of Bridport comes alive every Wednesday and Saturday when the flourishing market comes to town, attracting shoppers from miles around. As a rural market town it's…
After more than 6 years of planning, Bridport Area Development Trust is about to start work on the restoration of the Literary and Scientific Institute building in East Street. The Grade 2* listed building in East Street has been empty…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Q3k7dzWPag This years' show is on Thursday 25th August. The Melplash Agricultural Society Show is the South West’s premier agricultural exhibition and is held at The West Bay Show grounds, Bridport, Dorset. There really will be something for everyone at the show.…
Faster and more reliable fibre broadband is now available in Bridport. With fibre broadband: Everyone in your home can be online at the same time Download and watch your favourite TV shows, films and sports when you want and without…
Jan and Arthur Watson, co-owners of The Riverside Restaurant, were surprised and thrilled to both be awarded a British Empire Medal in the 2015 Queen’s Birthday Honours list for services to the Hospitality Industry in the South West. They see…
A local charity is organising an open day so that you can find out how their Bridport Flourish Pop-up cafes can support and inspire you to improve your health and wellbeing. "Flourish" is EDP Drug & Alcohol Services' (EDP) new…
Personal Statement from Robert Ridge Regarding The Trick Factory. At the End of this month of May The Trick Factory will close for the summer and will cease to operate at its current location. This is in accordance with the…
It was whilst on a visit to York that Arthur Woodgate discovered the link between Bridport and Richard the Third, popularly known as “The King in the Car Park.” Now plans are afoot to commemorate the visit of the much…
Here are some images of signwriter Jemma Thompson at work on the Town Hall.
Following extensive repair and restoration, the first phase of Bridport Town Hall is now open and welcoming the public. Town Surveyor, Daryl Chambers, who has overseen the repairs and restoration of the building, said “this project has saved the building…