Bridport | MAP | | INFORMATION |

Bridport, a delightful West Dorset town, is only 1½ miles from the sea at West Bay, formerly known as Bridport Harbour, or Haven.

The town is 15 miles west of the County town of Dorchester and it is surrounded by many beautiful hills, with evidence of history back to Neolithic times.

Main streets of Bridport are among the widest in the west of England and street markets have been held since Queen Elizabeth the First granted a Saturday market, since supplemented by another on Wednesdays. Bridport has over 1000 "listed" buildings of historic or architectural merit; the Town Hall, built in 1786, stands at the junction of East/West and South Streets. But the town dates back to the "Burh of Brydian", created by the Anglo Saxon Alfred the Great in the 9th century, coins minted from the time Athelstan. information from www.bridportandwestbay.co.uk

When going on a Sea Fishing Trip always make sure that the Charter Boat you are using has all the correct licenses and safety equipment. Make sure that you tell someone where you are Fishing and give someone the Skippers contact number.