Events
There’s always something new to discover at West Bay Discovery Centre! Alongside our fascinating permanent displays, we host free exhibitions, guided walks, talks, and family-friendly events — so every visit is a new adventure.
🏛️ Exhibition: Dr Roberts – A Poor Man’s Friend
DR ROBERTS – A “POOR MAN’S FRIEND”
15 September 2026 – 16 March 2027
From the harbour to the “Poor Man’s Friend” – discover the remarkable story of one of Bridport’s most fascinating characters.
There is an intriguing link between Dr Roberts and the building that is now home to West Bay Discovery Centre. Our exhibition explores these connections and brings together the people, places and stories that link Dr Roberts with West Bay. Come in and find out more!
👉 Find out more about the exhibition
GUIDED WALKS Every Thursday from 7th May until end of October
West Bay’s popular Thursday morning walks are back for summer, starting on Thursday 7 May. The Thursday morning programme is a chance to discover more about West Bay’s natural and built environment through a series of engaging guided walks throughout the summer.
📅 Date: Every Thursday from 7th May
🕖 Time: 11:00 am
📍 Location: Outside the Discovery Centre DT6 4EN
🎟 Tickets: £5.00 Just turn up – no booking required
NB The cheapest Car Park is situated in West Bay Road next to the Children’s Playground and Toilets.
🌿 Permanent Exhibition
Explore West Bay’s history, geology, and wildlife through hands-on displays and local stories. It’s the perfect starting point to learn about the Jurassic Coast and its natural wonders.
👉 Discover more about our permanent displays
🌿 Winter Talk -Dr Roberts – A Poor Man’s Friend:
Come and join us for the first talk in our winter talks programme, organised by West Bay Discovery Centre as part of our current Dr Roberts – A Poor Man’s Friend exhibition on Thursday 1st October at 2:30pm in the Salt House, West Bay.
Mary Tassell will explore the fascinating life and work of Dr Giles Roberts, his role in the local community and the medical world in which he lived.
Discover more about this remarkable local doctor and the impact he had on the people of Bridport Harbour and beyond.
Tickets costing £5 are available from Bridport Tourist Information Centre or by clicking the link below.
Places are limited, so early booking is recommended.
