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Things to see in Bridport (United Kingdom): 31 places and when to go
Bridport is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 31 places in and around it, mainly Nature (10), History (6), Wildlife (5). The best known are Jurassic Coast, Lyme Bay and Forde Abbey. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 45. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 50.7294, -2.7584
- Places
- 31 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (10) · History (6) · Wildlife (5) · Mountains (5) · Temples (4) · Museums and art (4)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- BRS Bristol, 73 km as the crow flies
What to see in Bridport
The places in and around Bridport, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Jurassic CoastWorld Heritage Site in England14 km
- Lyme BayArea of the English Channel10.0 km
- Forde AbbeyGrade I listed historic house museum in West Dorset, England, UK17 km
- Golden CapHill and cliff situated on the English Channel coast between Bridport and Charmouth in Dorset, England5.8 km
- Pilsdon PenHill in Dorset, England, UK10 km
- Pinhay BayBay in Devon, United Kingdom15 km
- Abbotsbury CastleIron Age hill fort in south west Dorset, England, UK11 km
- All Saints' Church, MappertonPrivate church in Mapperton, Dorset, England, UK8.1 km
- Lewesdon HillHill in south west Dorset, England9.2 km
- Dinosaurland Fossil MuseumFossil museum in Dorset, England12 km
- Marshwood CastleCastle in Marshwood, Dorset, England, UK8.0 km
- Church of St Candida and Holy CrossGrade I listed church in Whitchurch Canonicorum, Dorset, England, UK7.5 km
- St Catherine's Chapel, AbbotsburyChapel situated on a hill above the village of Abbotsbury in Dorset, England, UK13 km
- St Mary's Church, BridportChurch in Bridport, Dorset, England, UK124 m
- Waddon HillHill in Dorset, England, UK9.2 km
- Bridport MuseumMuseum in Bridport, Dorset, England, United Kingdom350 m
- Chard MuseumLocal museum in Chard, Somerset, England, United Kingdom22 km
- Coney's CastleIron Age hill fort in Dorset, England, UK11 km
- Eggardon HillHill in Dorset, England, UK7.9 km
- Hardown HillHill in Dorset, England, UK6.3 km
- Lyme Regis MuseumMuseum in Dorset, England, United Kingdom12 km
- Monmouth Beach, Lyme RegisBeach in Lyme Regis, Dorset, England13 km
- Thorncombe BeaconHill in Dorset, England, UK3.2 km
- Foxdown Childrens FarmWith kids · Wildlife11 km
And the other 7, by what you come to do:
When to go to Bridport
The best time to visit Bridport is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not8:13
- FebPossible9:46
- MarPossible11:32
- AprBest time13:34
- MayBest time15:17
- JunBest time16:14
- JulBest time15:51
- AugBest time14:20
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:25
- NovBetter not8:39
- DecPossible7:45
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 45. In June, 31 of the 31 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Bridport
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS, Bristol), 73 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Dorchester41 places22 km
- Ilminster16 places27 km
- Sherborne23 places30 km
- Sidmouth24 places34 km
- Cullompton31 places47 km
- Wells60 places54 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bridport?
The best known: Jurassic Coast, Lyme Bay, Forde Abbey, Golden Cap, Pilsdon Pen. In all, 31 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bridport?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 45.
How do you get to Bridport?
The nearest main airport is Bristol Airport (BRS), 73 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bridport as the destination and these 31 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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