Bridport Museum

From Romans to rope-making. Bridport Museum tells the unique story of the town from its Saxon origins. This includes the towns world famous rope and net trade and the stories of everyday people. There is a display of artefacts from a nearby Roman hill fort you can even try on a toga! Temporary exhibitions change annually. The local history centre , situated nearby, is an extensive references resource for family and local historians.

Opening Times

2009 - Opening 1 Apr 2009 - 31 Oct 2009

Tickets Information

Road Directions

Nearest major road is A35. From Dorchester: Turn into town along East Street from BP garage. At traffic lights turn left, museum is 50m on left. From Exeter: Turn left at Bridport turning, follow road into town centre. At traffic lights turn right, 50m on left.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Dorchester. By bus or taxi to Bridport.

 Facilities

Provider Preferences

• Indoor Attraction
• No Smoking Attraction

Accessibility

• Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Files with photographs of exhibitions and texts are available.
• Guide Dogs Permitted
• Ramp/Level Access

Payment Methods

• Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.
• Max group size - 30
• Min group size - 12
• Special group rates

Specialist Features

• Marketed towards children
• Marketed towards families

Tours and Demonstrations

• Educational Visits Accepted
• Guided Tours Available for Groups