We look forward to welcoming you to West Bay Discovery Centre — where stories of the sea, cliffs, and community come to life! We’re free to visit and no booking is required. The Centre is fully accessible to wheelchair and buggy users, and well-behaved dogs are welcome (except at very busy times).

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🕓 Opening Times

Seasonal Opening Schedule:

• January 2026 CLOSED
• February Half Term 14th February – 22nd February every day 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
• 28th February – 15th March Saturday & Sunday only 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
• 17th March – 1st November 2026 Open Tuesday-Sunday 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
• HALF TERM & SCHOOL HOLIDAYS Open 7 days a week
• November Openings Saturday & Sunday only 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
• December Openings Selected days between Boxing Day & New Year’s Eve 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

🎟️ Free Entry

Entry is free for everyone.
If you enjoy your visit, please consider supporting us — donations can be made by cash or card using the tap terminal next to the shop till. Every penny helps us share more stories of West Bay.

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📍 Find Us

West Bay Discovery Centre
The Chapel on the Beach
West Bay, Bridport, Dorset
DT6 4EN

📞 Telephone: 01308 427288
📧 Email: info@westbaydiscoverycentre.org.uk

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🚗 Getting Here

You’ll find us inside the former Methodist Chapel, right by East Beach and next to the Bridport Arms Car Park, close to the harbour. Look out for the distinctive Chapel building — known locally as “The Chapel on the Beach.”