West Bay, Bridport, Dorset
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West Bay, Bridport, Dorset - Events

West Bay, Bridport


Tuesday, 17th March 2026, 3:08pm

West Dorset, UK


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West Bay Diary 2026

Main Events


January 2026


New Year Celebrations


1st - 0:00am
Bucky Doo Square
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February 2026


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March 2026


21st Anniversary (2005)


8th
Duke of York (Prince Andrew) visited West Bay to formally open the new £18 million Coastal Defences and Harbour Improvements Scheme


April 2026


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May 2026


Pirates (Day) Weekend


Weekend 23rd & 24th
midday - 11:00pm
Pirate Games & Café
BBQ, Bar & Live Music
Fireworks, Sunday at 10:00pm
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June 2026


Vintage Tractor &
Stationary Engine Club Rally


Weekend 13th & 14th
9:00am - 5:00pm
Melplash Showground
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July 2026


Lifeguard Cover


East Beach
commences early July
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West Bay - Fun Fair


West Bay Meadows
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Power Boat Racing


Weekend 25th & 26th
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R N L I - Raft Race


Thursday 23rd or 30th - 6:00pm
Ire Pool / River Brit
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August 2026


Lifeguard Cover


East Beach
commences early July
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West Bay - Fun Fair


West Bay Meadows
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West Bay (Day) Weekend


Weekend 1st & 2nd
midday - 11:00pm
Family Entertainment
BBQ, Bar & Live Music
Fireworks, Sunday at 10:00pm
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Jurassic Fields Festival


Friday 14th to Sunday 16th
West Bay Fields
Live music & family entertainment
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Bridport Carnival


Saturday 22nd - 7:30pm
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Torchlight Procession


Sunday 23rd - 6:30pm
Bridport to West Bay
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Melplash Agricultural Show


Thursday 27th
West Bay Road
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September 2026


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October 2026


24th Anniversary (2002)


3rd
Prince Charles officially opened the World Heritage Coast Site, West Bay then becoming known as the 'Jurassic Coast Gateway'

Bonfire Night - East Beach


Saturday 31st - 4:00pm
Bar & Live Music
Fireworks at 8:00pm
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November 2026


Xmas Tree - Harbour Green


Sunday 29th - 3:00pm
outside St John's Church
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December 2026


25th Anniversary (2001)


13th
UNESCO awarded World Heritage Site status to West Dorset and East Devon coasts

22nd Anniversary (2004)


17th
Opening of West Bay's new west pier and naming as the 'Jurassic Pier'

West Bay Wallow


26th - Boxing Day (midday)
Marina (outer harbour)
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New Year Celebrations


31st - Midnight
Bucky Doo Square
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West Bay - Dorset


West Bay Discovery Centre


Old Chapel, East Beach
Free Admission

West Bay Car Boot Sale


West Bay Road, Car Park
7:30am - 11.30am Sunday
(6:30am sellers setting up)
April to October
weather permitting
(Bridport Town Council)

St. John's Church


Sundays 11:15am
Songs of Praise

West Bay Women's Institute


George Street
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Monthly, 2nd Wednesday

Brit Valley Rotary Club


Haddon House Hotel
7:30pm
Every Wednesday

West Bay Sea Scouts


George Street (boat park)
Monday, Tuesday and
Thursday evenings
also - Sea Scout Hall
57 St Swithuns Road
Bridport

Bridport Gig Rowing Club


West Bay (Bridport Harbour)
Every weekend, all year
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Bridport RNLI Branch


Haddon House Hotel
7:00pm
Monthly, 1st Monday

Bridport - Dorset


Bridport Street Market


Every Saturday & Wednesday

Bridport Farmers' Market


Arts Centre
South Street
Monthly, 2nd Saturday, 9:00am

Bridport Women's Institute


W.I. Hall, North Street
2:30pm - 4:30pm
Monthly, 1st Tuesday

Colmer's Hill Women's Institute


W.I. Hall, North Street
7:30pm
Monthly, 2nd Thursday

Bridport Antique / Book Fair


St. Mary's Church
South Street
Monthly, 1st Saturday, 10:00am

Bridport Vintage Market


St. Michael's Trading Estate
March to October
Midday - 4:00pm
Monthly, last Sunday

Bridport Sea Cadets


Plottingham Fields
West Allington
Tuesday & Thursday 7:30pm
St John's Church
Methodist Chapel

All events are listed in good faith but may be subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. Although we will endeavour to keep information up to date, we cannot be held liable for any inaccuracies. Therefore visitors are advised to confirm with the organisers before committing to any long distance journeys.