Dorset, Somerset &amp; Bristol


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why">WHY?</h2>



<p>Sometimes known as London-by-the-sea – but don&#8217;t let that put you off – the town has a vibrant community, rich cultural scene, indie shopping and eateries. Surrounded by stunning countryside, it&#8217;s also just a mile and half to the sea.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eat">EAT</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1500" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/10/00-station-kitchen-448975524_18346870753114885_1271258227775005244_n_Fotor.jpg" alt="station kitchen west bay bridport dorset" class="wp-image-100090" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/10/00-station-kitchen-448975524_18346870753114885_1271258227775005244_n_Fotor.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/10/00-station-kitchen-448975524_18346870753114885_1271258227775005244_n_Fotor-800x800.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/10/00-station-kitchen-448975524_18346870753114885_1271258227775005244_n_Fotor-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/10/00-station-kitchen-448975524_18346870753114885_1271258227775005244_n_Fotor-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/10/00-station-kitchen-448975524_18346870753114885_1271258227775005244_n_Fotor-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/10/00-station-kitchen-448975524_18346870753114885_1271258227775005244_n_Fotor-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/10/00-station-kitchen-448975524_18346870753114885_1271258227775005244_n_Fotor-1100x1100.jpg 1100w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Station Kitchen</figcaption></figure>



<p><a aria-label="Dorshi (opens in a new tab)" href="http://dorshi.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dorshi</a> (originally Dor(set)-(su)shi, geddit?) for Michelin-listed homestyle East Asian and cocktails. Veggie/ whole foods at the <a href="https://www.redbrickcafebridport.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Red Brick Café</a> if you&#8217;re browsing Bridport&#8217;s plethora of vintage/junk stalls. The quirky <a aria-label="The Bull Inn.  (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.thebullhotel.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bull Hotel</a>. <a aria-label="The Station Kitchen (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.thestationkitchen.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Station Kitchen</a> (restaurant and cocktail bar in two railway carriages – Beeching for two AA rosette formal dining, Brunel for more relaxed and The Station House if you&#8217;re with your dog – and <a aria-label="Watch House Cafe (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.watchhousecafe.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Watch House </a><a href="https://www.redbrickcafebridport.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Café</a> on the beach at West Bay. Cocktails at <a href="https://bridgehousebridport.co.uk/dark-bear-cocktails/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Dark Bear at Bridge House</a>. <a aria-label="The Hive  (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.hivebeachcafe.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Hive </a>on the beach and the <a aria-label="Seaside Boarding House (opens in a new tab)" href="https://theseasideboardinghouse.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Seaside Boarding House</a> on the cliff top at Burton Bradstock. The <a href="https://theanchorinnseatown.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anchor Inn</a> at Seatown (combine with a walk up to Golden Cap, the highest point on the south coast?).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shop">SHOP</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/Untitled-design-324.jpg" alt="Dress vintage fashion Dridport Dorset" class="wp-image-101194" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/Untitled-design-324.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/Untitled-design-324-800x800.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/Untitled-design-324-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/Untitled-design-324-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/10/Untitled-design-324-500x500.jpg 500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Dress</figcaption></figure>



<p>Eclectic shopping along two main streets forming a &#8216;T&#8217; shape. Highlights include: deli and takeaway at <a href="https://www.brassicaforno.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brassica Forno</a>; zero waste shop <a aria-label="Waste Not Want Not (opens in a new tab)" href="https://wastenotwantnotbridport.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Waste Not Want Not</a>; vintage garb at <a aria-label="Dress,  (opens in a new tab)" href="https://dressbridport.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dress</a>; women&#8217;s clothes, gifts and homewares <a aria-label="Cilla &amp; Camilla (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.cillaandcamilla.co.uk/index.php/bridport/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cilla &amp; Camilla</a>; and vintage/reclamation at <a aria-label="Bridport Antiques  (opens in a new tab)" href="https://bridportantiques.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bridport Antiques </a>on the St Micheal&#8217;s Trading Estate. Chains include Fatface, Waterstones and Waitrose. Large market Weds &amp; Sat.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-health-amp-wellbeing">HEALTH &amp; WELLBEING</h2>



<p>More holistic, complementary, health and wellbeing centres and practices than you can shake a (bamboo massage) stick at. Bridport leisure centre has a fitness suite, gym and a couple of swimming pools – or you could just take a dip in the briny, over at West Bay.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-community">COMMUNITY</h2>



<p>Community is strong. Here are just a few of the clubs and societies to whet your appetite: Bridport Film Society, Saltbirds (women&#8217;s SUP club),  Bridport Shakespeare Company, Raspberry Jam (coding), Bridport Chamber Orchestra&#8230;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nearby-attractions">NEARBY ATTRACTIONS</h2>



<p>West Bay and Burton Bradstock&#8217;s pebbly beach and spectacular sandstone cliffs, and brilliant coastal walks along the Jurassic Coast. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-culture">CULTURE</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1124" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2020/06/00-bridport-arts-59_3119146201741006950_n_Fotor.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-74309" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2020/06/00-bridport-arts-59_3119146201741006950_n_Fotor.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2020/06/00-bridport-arts-59_3119146201741006950_n_Fotor-800x599.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2020/06/00-bridport-arts-59_3119146201741006950_n_Fotor-1000x749.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2020/06/00-bridport-arts-59_3119146201741006950_n_Fotor-400x300.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2020/06/00-bridport-arts-59_3119146201741006950_n_Fotor-768x575.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2020/06/00-bridport-arts-59_3119146201741006950_n_Fotor-701x525.jpg 701w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Bridport Arts Centre</figcaption></figure>



<p>The Art Deco <a href="https://www.electricpalace.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Electric Palace </a>(winner of Best Theatre/ Arts Venue in the Dorset, Somerset &amp; Bristol Muddy Awards 2023) for films, live screenings, theatre, dance, comedy and music. <a href="https://www.bridport-arts.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bridport Arts Centre</a> for all of the above plus visual arts. More performing arts at <a href="http://aloadofstuffandnonsense.co.uk/lyric/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Lyric.</a> Bridport Film Festival (does what it says on the tin) and the prestigious <a href="https://www.bridlit.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bridport Literary Festival.</a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-average-house-price">AVERAGE HOUSE PRICE</h2>



<p>Average price over the last year was £372,846, with detached at £577,333 terraced £303,679 and flats £179,290 (pied-à-terre close to the sea anyone?).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hot-property">HOT PROPERTY</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/08/Untitled-design-2024-08-28T175703.552-1000x667.jpg" alt="Manor House in the heart of Marshwood Vale" class="wp-image-99864" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/08/Untitled-design-2024-08-28T175703.552-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/08/Untitled-design-2024-08-28T175703.552-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/08/Untitled-design-2024-08-28T175703.552-400x267.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/08/Untitled-design-2024-08-28T175703.552-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/08/Untitled-design-2024-08-28T175703.552.jpg 1500w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">This charming 19th century Manor House boasts high ceilings, elegant reception rooms and a cottage. <a href="https://www.knightfrank.com/properties/residential/for-sale/bettiscombe-bridport-dorset-dt6/cho012227308" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">On the market with Knight Frank for £3m</a>.</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nurseries">NURSERIES</h2>



<p>St Catherine&#8217;s Pre-school is Ofsted rated Outstanding; Wonderland Nursery, St Andrews Pre-school and Bradpole Pre-school are all Ofsted rated Good.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-schoo-ls">SCHOO<strong>LS</strong></h2>



<p>Several primaries, Sir John Colfox Academy is Good. Nearest independents include Sherborne School, Sherborne Prep, Sherborne Girls, <a href="https://dorsetsomerset.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/leweston-school-sherborne/">Leweston</a> and <a href="https://dorsetsomerset.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/leweston-prep-nursery-sherborne/">Leweston Prep &amp; Nursery</a> and Perrott Hill Prep. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-best-kept-secret">BEST KEPT SECRET</h2>



<p><a aria-label="Palmers (opens in a new tab)" href="https://palmersbrewery.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Palmers</a> is the only thatched brewery in the UK (you&#8217;re in Dorset, after all). They&#8217;ve been brewing ales from their own spring water since 1794.  </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-commute">COMMUTE</h2>



<p>12 miles to Crewkerne station then London Waterloo from 2 hrs 4 mins. </p>



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