Bridport guide

In 2006 West Dorset district was named 10th best place to live in the UK. The town is twinned with Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue, France.

One and a half miles from the town centre and within the town's boundary lies West Bay, a small fishing harbour known as Bridport Harbour until the arrival of the railway. At that time it was "rebranded" to its current name to make it sound more attractive. West Bay was also the scene for the opening shot of The Life and Times of Reginald Perrin and the 1950s film of The Navy Lark was also shot there. Bridport has been subject of articles where it was nicknamed "Notting Hill on Sea" but is also known to locals as "Bridders". The town attracts a large numbers of second home owners.

 


Latest Tweets featuring Bridport

  • TheNatFantastic

    Seriously. @RogerHelmerMEP is claiming ALL PRAYER IS BANNED IN BRIDPORT.

    Today, 18:54

  • SAMUELROCKETT

    finally in bridport after a 3 hour car journey

    Today, 21:57

  • soapyspencer

    I liked an @YouTube video http://t.co/z6h1BGXt Bridport by Night

    Today, 21:29

  • Dazed_and_Lost

    @HollyEatsSouls My mums taking me to bridport in the morning so i should be free in the afternoon

    Today, 21:26

  • PeterSeib

    @jon_gleeson have you brought a prayer mat. Mecca's out beyond Bridport from Wadham's main hall

    Today, 21:25

  • LetsStayDorset

    NEW LISTING Ideal for couples or friends looking for a cosy cottage just minutes from beautiful Bridport http://t.co/ra5nrQ4x

    Today, 21:22

  • BridPoliceSNT

    Metal theft op by Bridport Police, customs and environment agency 2 men arrested ,6 vehicles seized,3 engines and numerous parts recovered.

    Today, 21:01

  • CapreolusFF

    Unsmoked bay cure back bacon on our stall at at Bridport Farmers Market tomorrow - proving very popular bacon

    Today, 20:48

  • CapreolusFF

    Promising to be a bright but cold day Saturday. We have a special on smoked ham hocks at Bridport Farmers Market £3.50 each (usually £5.00)

    Today, 20:41

  • DorsetScouser

    Delighted with my spun aluminium light fittings from @OldAlbionDorset - a gold mine of awesome vintage stuff! #Bridport

    Today, 20:37

  • Deggzy07

    @WillRobbo123 yes bud u meeting club or bridport

    Today, 20:02

  • DorsetScouser

    Thinking again about #BBCStargazing. @daraobriain @ProfBrianCox did you see Bridport by Night starscape time lapse vid? http://t.co/YzvZOl41

    Today, 19:52

  • DorsetScouser

    @ZenFilmPro did you ever get a chance to have a look at my video, Bridport by Night? http://t.co/YzvZOl41

    Today, 19:36

  • davegriff

    Tonight I am at Number 10 in Bridport, a wedding tomorrow and then Goldies in Dorchester for open mic sesh... http://t.co/Zsap21ND

    Today, 19:17

  • gus1944gus

    @TheNatFantastic @RogerHelmerMEP Where the fuck is bridport?

    Today, 19:00

  • SharpCoupe

    RT @TheNatFantastic: Seriously. @RogerHelmerMEP is claiming ALL PRAYER IS BANNED IN BRIDPORT.

    Today, 18:59

Featured Businesses and Services in Bridport

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  • Bridge House Wine Bar
  • Snooks the Hatters Formal Dress Hire
  • The Bull Hotel Weddings and House Parties
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