A little guide to West Bay and Local Delights
Sightseeing
West Bay is a perfect place from which to explore the Jurassic Coast, a Unesco World Heritage Site. The harbour and village were used for several ITV TV series’ including Harbour Lights and Broadchurch.
167 locals recommend
West Bay
West Bay is a perfect place from which to explore the Jurassic Coast, a Unesco World Heritage Site. The harbour and village were used for several ITV TV series’ including Harbour Lights and Broadchurch.
The Anchor Pub at Seatown is a fine pub if you fancy a quick livener – Palmers IPA can be very fortifying!
29 locals recommend
Seatown
The Anchor Pub at Seatown is a fine pub if you fancy a quick livener – Palmers IPA can be very fortifying!
There are lots of fine pubs and restaurants to choose from.
You can pretend to be the French Lieutenants Woman on the Cob at Lyme Regis – Jeremy Irons and Meryl Streep have long since packed their wardrobe but you can always close your eyes and dream!
326 locals recommend
Lyme Regis
There are lots of fine pubs and restaurants to choose from.
You can pretend to be the French Lieutenants Woman on the Cob at Lyme Regis – Jeremy Irons and Meryl Streep have long since packed their wardrobe but you can always close your eyes and dream!
The Symondsbury Estate and Colmers Hill are both well signposted and well worth a visit and contain many surprises.
17 locals recommend
Symondsbury Estate
Mill LaneThe Symondsbury Estate and Colmers Hill are both well signposted and well worth a visit and contain many surprises.
Winston Churchill’ government commandeered the village and nearby Warborough Bay as a training ground for the 2nd World War D Day landings.
Tyneham is set in the Army firing ranges of Bovington and Lulworth and is only open on selected dated outside of the summer, so worth checking the opening times before setting out – www.tynehamopc.org.uk
The restored School room and Church contain many glimpses of life in the 1900’s.
67 locals recommend
Tyneham Village
Winston Churchill’ government commandeered the village and nearby Warborough Bay as a training ground for the 2nd World War D Day landings.
Tyneham is set in the Army firing ranges of Bovington and Lulworth and is only open on selected dated outside of the summer, so worth checking the opening times before setting out – www.tynehamopc.org.uk
The restored School room and Church contain many glimpses of life in the 1900’s.
A day spent wandering around the picture postcard village of Lulworth and down to the cove is very relaxing and if you are interested in limestone geology, then a visit to Durdle Door is simply unique. www.lulworth.com
Parking is available but at weekends and holidays can be very busy.
Lulworth Castle has been restored by English Heritage
383 locals recommend
Lulworth Cove
A day spent wandering around the picture postcard village of Lulworth and down to the cove is very relaxing and if you are interested in limestone geology, then a visit to Durdle Door is simply unique. www.lulworth.com
Parking is available but at weekends and holidays can be very busy.
Lulworth Castle has been restored by English Heritage
Food scene
The best end to a medium walk from West Bay is at the Hive Beach Café Burton Bradstock where you can refresh, eat and drink in the magnificent Hive Beach Café.
67 locals recommend
Burton Bradstock
The best end to a medium walk from West Bay is at the Hive Beach Café Burton Bradstock where you can refresh, eat and drink in the magnificent Hive Beach Café.
There are some fine restaurants and take aways at West Bay including the Station Kitchen, Rachels and Seagulls with 3 pubs The Bridport Arms, The West Bay and the George.
Lots of smaller fish and chip shops/cafe's but the surprise is at the Customs House where you can browse away or have a good meal and sample some gin from its own distillery.
167 locals recommend
West Bay
There are some fine restaurants and take aways at West Bay including the Station Kitchen, Rachels and Seagulls with 3 pubs The Bridport Arms, The West Bay and the George.
Lots of smaller fish and chip shops/cafe's but the surprise is at the Customs House where you can browse away or have a good meal and sample some gin from its own distillery.