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The Bridport Prize
Bridport Prize
The Bridport Prize is an annual international creative writing competition for poetry, short stories and flash fiction. The closing date for entries which may either be sent online or by post is 30th June. The Bridport Prize is one of the top prizes of its kind in terms of both prestige and prize money. It has been the first step in the careers of many established poets and novelists....
Art @ Eype
Art @ Eype
Art @ Eype is an exhibition of local artists and makers who will be showing inspiring, original and contemporary art in the lovely setting of St. Peters church, Eype Centre for the Arts, Eype, Bridport.
This is our first exhibition that we have put on together and we feel that we have something to interest all.
Doors will open 10.30am – 6. pm. Saturday 3rd July and 10.30 am. –...
Bridport Carnival
Bridport Carnival
Bridport Carnival is a must-see event and a highlight of the town’s calendar!
The fun packed extravaganza includes a grand procession held on the third Saturday in August each year and features plenty of floats and colourful walking entries. Other activities include a carnival fete and a fun fair at Asker Meadows as well as the traditional Sunday evening torchlight parade from...

