Things To Do
Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium
Come face-to-face with the underwater world without even dipping a toe in the water. At this interactive attraction you can get close up to local marine life from mullet to starfish, and delve into Lyme’s maritime history.
www.lymeregismarineaquarium.co.uk
Axe Valley Wildlife Park
Little ones will fall in love with this child-friendly small zoo nestled in the countryside of the Axe Valley. Designed for all ages, but primarily aimed at being accessible for families with children under 12, Axe Valley Park is home to plenty of animals, including flamboyant flamingos, zany zebra, prickly porcupines and bearded dragons. With plenty of play areas throughout the park children will have the chance to hang loose while their parents treat themselves to tea and cake.
www.axevalleypark.co.uk
Eat And Drink
The Clock, Chideock
A 16th Century thatched pub that has recently had a complete refurbishment due to a devastating fire in 2015. The newly re-opened Clock has added a decking area during the building work to add to the outside space available for drinkers and diners. This family friendly inn has a dedicated games area with skittles, table football, table tennis and children’s darts – perfect for a little after dinner competition. Full of homemade traditional pub classics this pub is a perfect hub for a casual evening out with the family.
www.clockchideock.co.uk
Soft Rock Café, Charmouth
Bang on the sand at East Cliff Beach, this is the perfect pit stop for fossil hunters to fuel up on wedges of Dorset cakes, sandwiches stuffed with locally caught crab and traditional fish and chips. You can even hire hammers to help with your fossil hunting and book mackerel fishing or sightseeing trips aboard the owner’s fishing boat.
Wild Walks
Morecombelake and Langdon Hill
Starting from the lay-by by Moore’s Bakery follow the lane behind the bakery buildings and into the valley. Cross fields and onto Muddyford Lane before following the tree-lined tarmac track to the National Trust Langdon Hill Car Park. From here continue along the Forrestry Commission Path and enjoy regular stops over the countryside from benches that make the most of the vista.
Events & Festivals
MAY
Ropewalk Fair at the Millenium Green
www.ropewalkfair.co.uk
West Bay Pirates Day
www.westbay.co.uk
JUNE
Bridport Food Festival, Asker Meadows
www.bridportfoodfestival.co.uk
Bridport Beer Festival, Asker Meadows
www.bridportroundtable.co.uk
JULY
Jurassic Fields Music Festival, Asker Meadows
www.jurassicfields.com
Bridport Jurassic Coast Run, West Bay, Eype
http://bridport-runners.co.uk/
AUGUST
Carnival & Torch Light Procession, Bridport/West Bay
www.bridportcarnival.co.uk
West Bay Fun Day, West Bay
www.westbay.co.uk
Bridport Folk Festival, Bridport
www.bridportfolkfestival.co.uk
West Bay Day with Candles on Jurassic Pier, West Bay
www.westbay.co.uk
Melplash Agricultural Show, Melplash Showground
www.melplashshow.co.uk
SEPTEMBER
Hat festival
www.bridporthatfestival.co.uk
Bridport Open Studios, Bridport
www.bridportopenstudios.co.uk
OCTOBER
Bonfire by the Beach with fireworks, West Bay
www.westbay.co.uk
NOVEMBER
Round Table fireworks, Leisure centre, Bridport
www.bridportroundtable.co.uk
Bridport Literary Festival, Bridport
www.bridlit.co.uk
DECEMBER
Christmas Tree Festival, United Church, Bridport
www.bridport-team-ministry.org
Christmas Concert, United Church, Bridport
www.bridportchoral.wordpress.com
Christmas Cheer, Late night Christmas Shopping, Bridport
www.bridportchristmascheer.co.uk
Christmas Tree lights switch on, West Bay
www.westbay.co.uk
Boxing Day swim, West Bay
www.bridportroundtable.co.uk
Shop Til You Drop
Moore’s Biscuit Bakery
This is a family run business that is an integral part of Morecombelakes’s history. Ownership of the company has been handed down to members of the founder baker Samuel Moore since 1879. Once famous for their Dorset Knobs they mainly now produce a range of sweet biscuits that appeal to a more modern customer.
Felicity’s Farm Shop
Felicity’s Farm Shop is located in the villages old garage site and full of local produce and gardening accessories. Visitors will no doubt find a gift or two to take home from the many options stocked here.
