West Bay Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
village in Dorset, England, UK
About West Bay
Known as Bridport Harbour until 1884, it was renamed "West Bay" by theGreat Western Railwaycompany in an apparent effort to develop it into a seaside destination. The railway closed in 1975 but the station has been restored and converted into a cafe. Modern-day West Bay is a "Gateway Town" to theJurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the cliffs and sea-bed exposing the Middle Jurassic era to the west and the Lower Jurassic era to the east. East Beach also marks the western end ofChesil Beach, the longest tombolo in the UK. The pebble shingle that makes up this18mi (29km)long beach is worn down as it washes its way along the coast fromPortlandand the stones are at their smallest by the time they reach West Bay. The Bay is not just popular with geologists and historians though,
Top Attractions in West Bay
Explore the best things to see and do in West Bay:
- ★Burton Bradstock
- ★Melplash Agricultural Show
Where to Eat in West Bay
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Riverside Restaurant
- 🍴Watch House Cafe
Where to Stay in West Bay
- 🏨Haddon House Hotel
- 🏨West Bay Holiday Park
West Bay Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: