Andrew & Thérèsa’s guidebook

Andrew & Thérèsa
Andrew & Thérèsa
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.
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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.
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Colmer's Hill
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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.
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Eggardon Hill Fort
King's Lane
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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.
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.
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Golden Cap
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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.
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Burton Bradstock
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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
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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.
Cafe, gift and interiors shop, some farm animals and a great base to explore the surrounding area from.
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Symondsbury Estate
Mill Lane
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Cafe, 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.
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The Cobb
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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.
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Eype beach
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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.
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West Bay
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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.
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Rise
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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!
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The Bridport Stable
34 East St
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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!
Long standing popular restaurant with superb evening cocktails being served in the Venner bar upstairs.
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The Bull Hotel
34 East St
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Long 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.
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Soulshine Cafe
76 South St
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Popular 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.
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Watch House Cafe
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Great outdoors eating on a sunny day, delicious pizzas, ice-cream counter and cafe setting.
Amazingly delicious local home-made ice creams and sorbets.
Baboo Gelato West Bay
5 W Bay Rd
Amazingly 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
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Swim
Marine Parade
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Seafront 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.
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The Lyme Bay
8-10 Bridge St
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Stunning 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.
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Dorshi
6 Chancery Ln
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Unique 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.
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The Three Horseshoes
Mill Street
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Great 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.
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The Anchor Inn
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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.
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Downhouse Farm Cafe
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Seasonal cafe with stunning views, unique setting and great access to the coastline via a beautiful walk.

Kids attractions

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Abbotsbury Childrens Farm
New Barn Road
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Jurassic Fun Centre
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Abbotsbury Swannery
New Barn Road
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Local 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.
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Bridport Arts Centre
9 South St
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Check for local farmers market, awesome events and local & whole food cafe.
Watch out for any upcoming events, amazing space & venue.
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Bridport Electric Palace
35 South St
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Watch out for any upcoming events, amazing space & venue.
Worth a visit with children and is free.
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Bridport Museum
25 South St
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Worth a visit with children and is free.
Interactive displays for children and historic Jurassic information, easy to access during a trip to Charmouth beach.
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Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
Lower Sea Lane
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Interactive displays for children and historic Jurassic information, easy to access during a trip to Charmouth beach.
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Abbotsburyn trooppiset puutarhat
Bullers Way
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Great coffee, quirky shows and audience...excellent seasonal shows for children.
The Lyric Theatre
9 Barrack St
Great 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.
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The Tiger Inn
14-16 Barrack St
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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.
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.
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The Pursuit of Hoppiness
15 West St
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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.

Farm shops

Great farm shop with cafe, animals for kids and local produce.
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Washingpool Farm Shop
Dottery Road
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Great farm shop with cafe, animals for kids and local produce.
Worth just stopping in the car park to take in the views!
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Felicity's Farm Shop
A35
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Worth just stopping in the car park to take in the views!
Amazing dairy produce.
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Modbury Farm Shop
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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 St
Eco refills, bargain priced organic food staples, zero plastic packaging and other alternative anti-waste products.

Food scene

You can’t leave Bridport without trying their cheese straws!!
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Leakers Bakery
29 East St
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You can’t leave Bridport without trying their cheese straws!!