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Bridport Town Hall

Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Town Hall, Market House, East Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3LF

  • Multiple dates available
  • In person
  • Pre-booking not required

The Town Hall is in the very centre of the town. Daytime entrance to the Town Hall is normally via the lift in the TIC. You can ask the TIC to open the main door for stair access. Disabled access, toilets.

A former courthouse, this listed Georgian Town Hall holds a significant collection of paintings by Fra Newbery (former Director of Glasgow School of Art). The paintings depict aspects of the town's history, particularly the rope and net industry. Memorabilia from HMS Bridport (both ships) is also displayed. Audio Guides and Children's activities will be available. Greta Berlin statue.

Timings & Tours

Friday 12 September:
10-3
Saturday 13 September:
10-3
Monday 15 September:
10-3
Tuesday 16 September:
10-3
Wednesday 17 September:
10-3
Friday 19 September:
10-3
Saturday 20 September:
10-3

Location & directions

Bridport Tourist Information Centre, Town Hall, Market House, East Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3LF

Directions:
Our postcode is DT6 3LF, we are in the centre of Bridport, at the junction of East, West and South Streets.
Contact on day:
Jill Beed
Telephone number:
+441308424901

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Full Disabled Access. Please use public car parks, there is NO on-site parking.

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