West Bay Discovery Centre, West Bay, Bridport, DT6 4EN.

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: Changing Landscapes

Celebrate 25 years of the Jurassic Coast as a World Heritage Site. Discover fossils, a Jurassic seabed model, short films about coastal change, and a fossil touch table.
Come and explore how this remarkable coastline has changed over millions of years—and how it’s still changing today.

👉 Find out more about the exhibition

GUIDED WALKS Every Thursday from 7th May

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

Dates: Saturday 28 March – 12 April
Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm daily

🧜‍♀️⚓Pirates and Mermaids- May Half Term Fun!

Drop in for a fun-filled family activity session with a pirate pebble hunt, colouring and seaside crafts.

  • ⚓ Pirate Pebble Hunt – explore and see how many pirate pebbles you can find
  • 🧩 New Exhibition Quiz – test your knowledge as you explore
  • 🎨 Colouring Activities – creative fun for younger visitors
  • ✨ Plus meet a real mermaid on Sunday 31st May from 12pm–2pm! ✨🧜‍♀️

Visitor Information

  • All activities are drop-in – no booking required
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Everyone is welcome
  • Free admission – donations are warmly welcomed

Come along with family and friends for a fun day of discovery, creativity, and Pirate and Mermaid excitement!