Bridport Holidays

Holidays in Bridport focus on a historic market town on Dorset's Jurassic Coast, known for its wonderful beaches, quaint fishing villages and traditional charm. Set between Weymouth and Lyme Regis, Bridport holidays offer a scenic base in this World Heritage region, with plenty of character, access to the coast, and numerous things to see and do. The town has become a gastronomical hotspot, with holidays in Bridport featuring much of the area's local produce, with the emphasis on fresh regional food and goods from the town's farmer's market. Ideal for a UK beach holiday.

 

Bridport holidays feature an attractive town with a traditional country charm, home to many listed buildings, a thriving market and a notable arts scene. The nearest beach on a Bridport holiday is West Bay, where a sandy stretch sits by a charming harbour, and visitors can try water sports such as sailing and scuba diving, with boat trips available up and down the coast. The whole area is ideal for stunning coastal walks and hikes, with plenty of guided walks to follow on a Bridport holiday, from those along the Jurassic Coast with its hidden fossils in the clay cliffs, to stunning woodland trails through the Dorset countryside. Golf, horse riding, cycling and fishing are great ways to enjoy the great outdoors on a holiday in Bridport, with swimming, tennis, squash, and bowling all available from the town. Eating and drinking is a delight whilst on holiday in Bridport, thanks to the new-found status as a mecca for foodies, and visitors can choose from traditional cream teas and local pub meals, to gourmet gastropubs and award-winning restaurants serving the finest regional fare, such as seafood, apples and local cheeses from Dorset. Accommodation on a Bridport holiday includes cosy country cottages and UK holiday lodges, as well as family-run bed-and-breakfasts and inns. 

As well as the weekly market and the farmer's market, the Arts Centre, Bridport Museum and Palmers Brewery can all be visited on a Bridport holiday. Further afield, day trips to enjoy on a holiday to Bridport include the charming seaside resort of Lyme Regis, Weymouth, the city of Exeter, Monkey World in Wareham, and the stunning Dartmoor National Park.