West Bay Discovery Centre
West Bay, Bridport DT6 4EN, UK
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About West Bay Discovery Centre
Explore coastal wonders at this accessible activity centre in West Bay, where families can discover local marine life and heritage with convenient nearby parking and wheelchair-friendly facilities.
What's nearby
- Bridport Arms next door
- The Watch House next door
- The Cornish Bakery next door
- West Bay Cliffs 250m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible entrance
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday
- 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
The West Bay Discovery Centre is a fantastic, free museum that perfectly captures the history of the Jurassic Coast. It is exceptionally child-friendly, with an emphasis on interaction that kept my two and three-year-old granddaughters fully engaged. There is an impressive variety of activities, including videos, toys, and colouring pages that children can even put on display. We particularly enjoyed the more tactile elements, such as the magnet information boards, 4D block jigsaws, and the video magnifying glass for inspecting stones. Beyond the exhibits, the centre features a lovely shop and is staffed by two wonderfully friendly ladies who made us feel very welcome. It is just as educational and enjoyable for adults as it is for children. A must-visit if you are in the area.
· via Google
Free and very informative on geological formations and wildlife. Very interactive for children. One room so nice for an wander but only takes minimal time.
· via Google
Definitely worth coming into. Staff very helpful and friendly. Pop up Exhibition ‘West Bay in the War’ Bridport and West Bay like all towns was hugely affected by the impact of the Second World War, both from a civilian and military perspective. In this exhibition we aim to highlight some events that took place here which played an important role in achieving eventual peace in Europe in 1945.
· via Google
Lovely welcoming pub, Shame they have to shut early because of grumpy neighbours, maybe they will want the seagulls to be quiet too 🤣
· via Google
At a glance
- Address
- The Chapel on the Beach, West Bay Road, West Bay, Bridport, DT6 4EN Get directions
- Category
- Adventure & Activity Centres
- Guest rating
- 4.8 / 5 (52 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Indoor
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Bridport