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The Great Britain Guide

Museums · South West England

River Brit

In or near West Bay.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

River Brit — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

West Bay, Crowds Gather under East Cliff - geograph.org.uk - 3118590

Mr Eugene Birchall — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

River Brit is a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.

Photo gallery

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Dorset Coast SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

River Brit is a museum located in South-West England. It focuses on the natural and cultural history of the River Brit and its surrounding area. The museum features various exhibits that highlight the river's significance to the local environment and heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.7089, -2.7638
District
Dorset
Parish
Bridport
Postcode
DT6 4ER
Parliamentary constituency
West Dorset

Sources

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Villages · South West England

West Bay

West Bay — a village in england south west.

Fishing Boat Returning to West Bay - geograph.org.uk - 5846092📷 5

Beaches · South West England

East Beach

East Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

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Restaurants · South West England

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Rise — a restaurant in england south west.

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Caravan parks · South West England

West Bay Holiday Park

West Bay Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south west. Brand: Parkdean Resorts.

West Cliff mudslide - geograph.org.uk - 3535422📷 5

Viewpoints · South West England

Coast View point

Coast View point is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near River Brit

Places to stay

West Bay , West Bay Holiday Park - geograph.org.uk - 6489469📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

West Bay Holiday Park

West Bay Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south west. Brand: Parkdean Resorts.

Footpath adjacent to Caravan Site near Eype - geograph.org.uk - 2238495📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Highlands End

Highlands End — a campsite in england south west.

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Thatched cottages at Eype - geograph.org.uk - 4577289📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

Eype Beach Holiday Park

Eype Beach Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south west.

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Postbox, Freshwater Beach Holiday Park - geograph.org.uk - 6800855📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Freshwater Beach Holiday Park

Freshwater Beach Holiday Park — a campsite in england south west.

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Nantes solicitors, 36 East Street, Bridport - geograph.org.uk - 6971493📷 5

Hotels · South West England

The Bull Hotel

The Bull Hotel — a hotel in england south west.

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Thatched cottage, Burton Bradstock - geograph.org.uk - 6258001📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

Larkfield Holiday Park

Larkfield Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south west.

Places to eat & drink

West Bay from the river - geograph.org.uk - 2518173📷 5

Restaurants · South West England

Rise

Rise — a restaurant in england south west.

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Bridport, Charming Pavement Lights of the Greyhound - geograph.org.uk - 3265336📷 5

Cafés · South West England

Refresh Food & Drink

Refresh Food & Drink — a café in england south west.

Door step mosaic - geograph.org.uk - 6847739📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

Greyhound Hotel

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126-128 East Street, Bridport - geograph.org.uk - 5608550📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

Three Mariners Public House

Three Mariners Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.

The Ropemakers, West Street, Bridport - geograph.org.uk - 5611046📷 5

Cafés · South West England

Costa

Costa — a café in england south west.

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Historic pubs · South West England

The Tiger Public House

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Frequently asked questions

Where is River Brit?
River Brit is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT6 4ER), in the parish of Bridport.
What is River Brit?
River Brit — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to River Brit?
Drivers can use postcode DT6 4ER.
Is River Brit a protected site?
Yes — River Brit is part of the West Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to River Brit?
Drivers can navigate to postcode DT6 4ER. It sits within the West Dorset parliamentary constituency.