A Multi Award Winning Visitor Attraction on the Jurassic Coast.
Welcome to West Bay Discovery Centre
Discover the stories of West Bay — past and present — at our friendly, award-winning visitor centre by the beach. Housed in a historic Methodist Church (featured in Broadchurch), the Centre offers interactive displays, themed exhibitions, guided walks and up-to-date local information. We’re FREE to visit, no booking needed, and open Tuesday to Sunday, 11 am – 4 pm. Come explore, learn, and make your own discoveries along the stunning Jurassic Coast!
Don’t forget to browse our small gift area, showcasing wonderful products from local producers. We’re proud to keep entry free — but we rely on the kind donations of visitors to help us continue our work. Every contribution makes a real difference — thank you for your support!
Accessible and Dog Friendly
Our Centre isbuggy and wheelchair accessible, and our friendly volunteers are always happy to help. We are dog-friendly. Dogs should be kept on a short lead, and please be mindful of other visitors who may be nervous of dogs.
Internal view of West Bay Discovery Centre
What’s on at West Bay Discovery Centre
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.
We have Exciting News to share!!! We’ve been COMMENDED in the Dorset Tourism Awards 2024 in the Best Small Visitor Attraction category. The competition was tough and we wish good luck to Sculpture by the Read more…
The West Bay Discovery Centre’s volunteers have been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service for 2024, one of only two voluntary organisations in Dorset this year. This is the highest award a local voluntary Read more…
The 1st of October saw a new arrangement for the West Bay Discovery Centre, one which the Bridport Area Development Trust (BADT) believes will secure the continuing success of the award-winning Centre. The Bridport Communities Read more…