Located is near the coast and was originally a busy fishing port, Bridport is a market town in Dorset. It is also known for its former rope-making industry, with the hangman’s rope being made in Bridport.
There are many small villages surrounding the town and West Bay has the Jurassic Coast with its Jurassic Cliffs. There are many fossils in the cliff areas. Chesil Beach is also a world heritage centre. Palmer’s Brewery is in Bridport, and it is a great town for sampling some real traditional ales. There are street markets and farmers’ markets held regularly. There is also a theatre, museum and arts centre. Every August, Bridport hosts a large carnival, with street parades and floats, majorettes, car boot sales, street performances, a fun fair, music, singing, dancing and a fete.
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