Events and what's on in Bridport

2019 will see our 3rd Colmers Hill 10k Challenge. A Multi-Terrain 10km Running event. Our aim is to provide a friendly 10k open to everyone. The race will be mainly off road, running on privately owned paths and tracks and incorporating a climb to the top of the iconic Colmers Hill. This is the only commercial event that is allowed access to this privately own Hill! The stunning views around the route are not to be missed. The start and finish will be at Symondsbury Estate, Manor Yard ...

For those who missed last year's event, it will be offering a family a day out of fun and entertainment. Jurassic Fields will be showcasing the best music, comedy, food and entertainment the local area has to offer as well as having some well known artists perform and little gems we have found around the country. Venue Askers Meadow

The programme planning for the Bridport Folk festival is well under way. Keep an eye on the website for updates.

SUN 28 JULY COLLECT: CONTEMPORARY DANCE Hosted by Grace and Growl Dance Company ‘Collect’ is a contemporary dance event hosted by Bridport’s own dance company Grace & Growl. This lively and inspiring programme will profile mature dance companies from across the South West, celebrate diversity and challenge preconceptions about who makes and consumes art. Come and join us for an evening of live performance with choreography by award winning dance artists such as Eleesha Drennan and ...

Burton Bradstock will be filled with folk, classical and jazz music performed by internationally acclaimed musicians and some of the brightest young stars on the UK music scene. You’ll also be able to enjoy a superb exhibition by West Country artists in the village hall. Burton Bradstock village is just 3 miles west of Bridport.

The Melplash Agricultural Society Show is one of the South West’s premier agricultural exhibitions and is held at The West Bay Show grounds, Bridport, Dorset on the last Thursday before the August Bank holiday. There really will be something for everyone at our show. The show is packed full of exhibits including livestock, horses, homecrafts and horticulture. There are over 350 trade stands selling everything from locally produced food to tractors….and plenty in between!

The town centre will be taken over by thousands of hat wearers throughout Saturday, with competitions, trade stalls, food & drink, live acts, some surprises, and a mass hat-wearing photo-op in Bucky Doo Square.