Bridport Arts Centre Arts & craft

Based in the heart of the West Dorset market town of Bridport, the historic venue has a 200-seat theatre, three gallery spaces plus a cafe and bar. It's welcoming and full of character.

Bridport Arts Centre has a lively programme with a range of different art forms.

With film, dance, drama, music, exhibitions and workshops on offer, it provides an impressive line-up of entertainment for a town of this size.

The auditorium is intimate and particularly good for music events due to its acoustics. The theatre also hosts touring national companies including the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and Ballet Central.

The main exhibition space, the Allsop Gallery, through the foyer and up the stairs, is a spacious, light area. Exhibitions vary from sculpture, installations, painting and photography.

Creative arts workshops and dance classes run after school for children and teenagers with kidstART and ArtZONE.

The Art Garden Cafe uses mainly Fairtrade and organic local produce. It's particularly child-friendly with space around the tables for high chairs and buggies plus books and toys to borrow. The children's menu includes tubs of raisins, small soup portions and sliced fresh fruit. During warmer weather, the courtyard garden offers outside tables.

Opening Times

Arts Centre Open: Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm
Cafe/restaurant Open: Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays 10am - 2pm

There is a licensed bar open during evening events

Costs

Free admission to the gallery.

Ticket prices vary depending on event.

Directions

Bridport Arts Centre is located in the centre of town at the top of South Street, 50m from the traffic lights and set back from Bucky Doo Square.

Additional Information

Accessibility: Level access foyer, theatre and cafe. The Allsop Gallery is accessible via a platform lift. Push chairs can be parked in the foyer.

Parking: There are short-stay car parks available on South St (behind the Tourist Information Centre), East St (next to the charity shop Mencap) and Rax Lane behind Boots.

Public Transport: Bridport has a bus station. The nearest train stations are Dorchester, Axminster or Crewkerne. To reach Bridport on public transport please see Travel Line South West website: http://www.travelinesw.com/

or visit Bridport Tourist Information Centre http://www.westdorset.com/site/tourist-information-centres/bridport

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