Bridport Arts Centre, Dorset, UK
My wife and I decided to visit Bridport because we had read online that it was quite a cultural centre with lots going on at the Bridport Arts Centre with its annual short story writing competition that is hugely popular with amateur writers.
Bridport didn’t disappoint. It was very busy with a market up and down the street, lots of people buying and browsing and some great seats in front of the Bridport Arts Centre where we were able to sit while we ate our lunch. A camera crew were doing a documentary around us and the whole scene had a bohemian air that was very pleasant.
Jurassic cliffs at West Bay, Dorset, UK
Afte lunch we drove down to West Bay to see the harbour and beach. The views of the Jurassic Coast were absolutely spectacular with the stratification in the rock clearly visible. It was humbling to think that the coast here will eventually be eroded away and the views are all but temporary.
West Bay harbour was packed with boats and, behind the harbour on the River Brit, there were rowing boats for hire.
I like quirky details that set the imagination going and the old railway station in the middle of nowhere fitted the bill nicely.
Railway station at West Bay, Dorset, UK
The station buildings had a forlorn appearance when I was there and seemed to be longing for a story to be written. Perhaps one day I will return and let my mind wander on this subject.
West Bay Harbour, Dorset, UK
Our visit to Bridport and West Bay Harbour was an intriguing day out and I look forward to traveling back one day and spending more time investigating the area.
Bye for now
Rob
