Dorset, Somerset &amp; Bristol


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



<p>It has been called London-by-the-sea – but don&#8217;t let that put you off. Bridport has a vibrant community, rich cultural scene, and indie shops and eateries. It&#8217;s surrounded by stunning countryside – oh and did we mention? It&#8217;s just a mile-and-a-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="1124" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/01/PLATFORM-IMG_3436_Fotor.jpg" alt="Platform restaurant west bay dorset" class="wp-image-105084" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/01/PLATFORM-IMG_3436_Fotor.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/01/PLATFORM-IMG_3436_Fotor-800x599.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/01/PLATFORM-IMG_3436_Fotor-1000x749.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/01/PLATFORM-IMG_3436_Fotor-400x300.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2025/01/PLATFORM-IMG_3436_Fotor-768x575.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Platform</figcaption></figure>



<p>Check out <a aria-label="Dorshi (opens in a new tab)" href="http://dorshi.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dorshi</a> for South East Asian street food with a Dorset twist including  dumplings and cocktails. Stop off for veggie/whole foods at the <a href="https://www.redbrickcafebridport.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Red Brick Café</a> while you&#8217;re browsing Bridport&#8217;s plethora of vintage/junk stalls, and at glorious <a href="https://www.bridport-arts.com/cafe/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">F.east </a>at Bridport Arts Centre. The <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> is quirky. <a aria-label="The Station Kitchen (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.thestationkitchen.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Platform</a> (formerly known as the Station Kitchen) is 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. The <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> is on the beach at West Bay. Have cocktails at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/darkbearbridport/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">DarkBear</a>, which also has a mobile bar that pops up all over the place. At Burton Bradstock check out <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, <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 and <a href="https://bredyfarm.com/the-parlour-restaurant/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Parlour</a> at Bredy Farm. And combine a walk on beautiful Golden Cap – the highest point on the south coast – with lunch at the <a href="https://theanchorinnseatown.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anchor Inn</a> at Seatown.</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>There is eclectic shopping to be had along the two main streets, which form a T shape. Highlights include the deli and takeaway food 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 homeware at <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 pieces 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 Michael&#8217;s Trading Estate. Chains include Fatface, Waterstones and Waitrose, and there is a large market on Weds and Sat.</p>



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



<p>You will find more holistic, complementary, health and wellbeing centres and practices than you can shake a bamboo massage stick at in this town. <a href="https://bridportleisure.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bridport Leisure Centre</a> 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>It&#8217;s all natural here. Head for <a href="https://www.westbay.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">West Bay</a> or <a href="https://www.visit-dorset.com/listing/burton-bradstock/112382301/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Burton Bradstock</a> for a pebbly beach and spectacular sandstone cliffs. There are 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="Bridport Arts Centre" 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>(former winner of Best Theatre/Arts Venue in the Dorset, Somerset &amp; Bristol Muddy Awards) shows films, live screenings, theatre, dance, comedy and music. <a href="https://www.bridport-arts.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bridport Arts Centre</a> offers all of the above plus visual arts, and there are 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 <a href="https://www.bridlit.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bridport Literary Festival</a> is a prestigious event.</p>



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



<p>A mix of old and period, the average price over the last year was £365,383, with detached homes selling for an average £516,074, semis for £350,508 and terraced for £281,673.</p>



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



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/08/Untitled-design-2024-08-28T175703.552.jpg" alt="Manor House in the heart of Marshwood Vale" class="wp-image-99864" style="aspect-ratio:1.5;width:640px;height:auto" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/08/Untitled-design-2024-08-28T175703.552.jpg 1500w, 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-2024-08-28T175703.552-1000x667.jpg 1000w, 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" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><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 for £2.75m</a>.</figcaption></figure>



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



<p><a href="https://standrewspreschoolbridport.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">St Catherine&#8217;s Pre-school</a> is Ofsted rated Outstanding. <a href="https://standrewspreschoolbridport.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">St Andrews Pre-school </a>and <a href="http://bradpolepreschool.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bradpole Pre-school</a> are both rated Good.</p>



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



<p>There are several primaries to choose from. For secondary, <a href="https://www.colfox.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sir John Colfox Academy</a> in the town is rated Good. The 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 <a href="https://dorsetsomerset.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/perrott-hill-school-near-crewkerne/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Perrott Hill Prep</a>. <a href="https://dorsetsomerset.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/canford-school-wimborne/">Canford School</a>, <a href="https://dorsetsomerset.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/bryanston-school/">Bryanston School</a> and <a href="https://dorsetsomerset.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/bryanston-prep-dorset/">Bryanston Prep</a> are all within an hour’s drive.</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>It is 12 miles to Crewkerne station, then London Waterloo takes just over two hours. </p>



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