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What to do and see in Bridport, England: The Best Things to do Good for Kids
Bridport is a market town in Dorset, England, situated approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) inland from the English Channel near the confluence of the small River Brit and its tributary the Asker. Its origins are Saxon and it has a long history as a rope-making centre, though many of its buildings date from the 18th century.
Restaurants in Bridport
1. Golden Cap Estate
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5.0 based on 345 reviews
Reviewed By Bear_Tiger - Bromley, United Kingdom
We walked up to Golden Cap from Seatown, it’s about a mile up from the car park in Seatown. A fair climb, but this is the highest point on the south coast! We carried on past Golden Cap and turned right towards St Gabriel’s Wood, and right again back round past Langdon Hill where we did a circuit of the wood and then back down to Seatown. The entire walk was 4.5 miles and took us 1 hour 45 minutes.
2. West Bay Canoes
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5.0 based on 204 reviews
A mobile canoeing guiding and company, with experiences on the river Brit from West Bay to Bridport. British Canoeing awards also available.
3. fossilwalks.com
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5.0 based on 175 reviews
Guided fossil hunting and collecting walks at Charmouth on Dorset's Jurassic Coast with Chris Pamplin B.Sc.
Reviewed By 656tamarn - London, United Kingdom
We just got home from our two days on the Jurassic Coast. Chris was a marvel. My 7 year old was pretty grumpy but he told wonderfully terrible jokes and managed to cheer her up. Chris is knowledgeable and patient and makes it easy. Helped us get the eye for it and by the end if three hours we were seeing fossils everywhere. Really fun and it was spot on for all 3 generations of us.
4. Jurassic Coast Guides
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5.0 based on 164 reviews
We are multi award winning tour guides and specialise in fossil walks, cruise ship shore excursions from Portland Port, walking day tours, charity walks, corporate walking events , single and multi-day tours of the Jurassic Coast. All walks and tours are led by experienced, fully qualified and insured mountain leaders. Contact us now to arrange your Jurassic Coast experience, we are the only company that cover the whole of the Jurassic Coast and use qualified guides! To see the best of this amazing world Heritage Site book with us!
5. The Tunnel Tree Tops
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5.0 based on 119 reviews
An award winning high ropes adventure course running through the trees at The Tunnel, in the heart of the Jurassic Coastline. An adrenaline-pumping, birds eye experience made up of a combination of rope bridges, zip wires and walkways give you the freedom to explore. Great fun for all the family!
6. West Bay Discovery Centre
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5.0 based on 33 reviews
A treasure trove of information about West Bay in a beautifully restored Methodist Chapel on the beach. There is something to interest all ages and the interactive activities are particularly popular with families. A fun way to learn about the Jurassic coast, forces of nature, shipbuilding, tourism, local industry, trails and walks and information about the filming of Broadchurch. We have a range of visitor information and a small gift shop that includes quality local products. We are operated by a local charity and mainly run by volunteers, admission is free but donations are invited to help with our running costs. PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE/FACEBOOK FOR WINTER OPENING HOURS
Reviewed By Noo473
Visited here this morning for the first time and was very impressed by everything in there. Although only a small building, it is well set out and full of interesting artefacts, pieces of local history and wonderful old photographs all creating a snapshot of West Bay and it’s past. It brought back memories of monthly visits made, as children, to visit a Great-Aunt who lived in The Old Shipyard. Very friendly and approachable staff which all added to the ambience. Thank you very much; have already recommended it to friends!
7. Hive Beach
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4.5 based on 636 reviews
Reviewed By JanineW264 - Addlestone, United Kingdom
This was a wonderful find, with the bonus of National Trust Members being able to park for free!! The car park is large and is one both sides of the road. The walk to the beach is a short gentle slope. The shingle is fine and therefore not too difficult for us 50+ people. There is a small, and very informative, National Trust Shop (where you can also join up to become a member), as well as a very busy café overlooking the bay. There are miles to walk along the Jurassic coast and warnings not to sit under overhanging cliffs. We walked up the green hill to the east arriving at a small Pill Box - quite a steep walk should you have breathing difficulties, but manageable with stops. Would certainly recommend for families and people of all ages, maybe take a picnic to avoid the café queues. The toilets were slightly disappointing in that they were smelly and without toilet paper on this particular occasion, but we would certainly want to return to this beach.
8. Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
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4.5 based on 758 reviews
The Centre provides information on fossils, fossil hunting and the local coastal and marine wildlife. Facilities at the centre include interactive computers, hands on displays, marine tanks and a video microscope, all of which can help you to discover more about our stretch of the coastline. You will always find a helpful warden or volunteer who can help you identify your fossil finds. The Centre also has disabled access. Our Jurassic Theatre shows a short film on 'The Jurassic Coast and Finding fossils at Charmouth' (adults £1, children 50p). We also have a shop stocked with books for all levels, including some of our own publications, toys and souvenirs. Throughout the year we run guided fossil hunting walks and rockpooling walks along the local coastline. The Centre also has an extensive education programme. For information about the activities we have to offer to school groups please see our Primary Schools and Secondary Schools sections.
Reviewed By HKBracken - Oxford, United Kingdom
We loved this. Amazing fossil hunting guides who were patient, encouraging and enthusiastic (especially Dan) have turned my little girl into a modern day Mary Anning. We found a load of fossils and our children (5&4) are now completely fired up potential palaeontologists (as are their Mum and Dad). Thanks very much Charmouth Heritage Centre!
9. Bridport Museum
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4.5 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By andrewtB695HG - Rugby, United Kingdom
This week we've loved the Tuesday and Thursday walking tours. John and Mike were both excellent hosts delivering a wealth of fascinating details, without being overwhelming, always engaging, and providing a diverse history of this cheek by jowl town. Great stuff, well done. ????????
10. West Bay Harbour
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4.5 based on 1,332 reviews
Reviewed By Kirkstar3000
Recently visited harbour lights fish and chips to find it is under new management Run by a very friendly helpful and welcoming couple Darren & Louise We as a family enjoyed fantastic food served and presented with excellence also very child & baby friendly and very affordable. We will most definitely be eating there again and I highly recommend harbour lights fish & chips to anyone visiting west bay or that live locally
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