Bridport is a lively market town in the county of Dorset, England, sitting just inland from the dramatic cliffs and beaches of West Bay and the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. The town lies where small rivers such as the River Brit and River Asker drain to the sea, and its low-lying basin and surrounding chalk hills give a pleasing mix of coastal and rural scenery.
Historically famed for rope and net making, Bridport retains that industrial heritage alongside a bustling market tradition and a strong creative scene: independent shops, galleries, an arts centre and regular markets and festivals keep the town socially active. Tourism from the nearby coast, a working harbour at West Bay and a reputation for food and craft producers help sustain the local economy, while historic streets and surviving ropewalks give a clear sense of the town’s past.