Bridport, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Bridport is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 8,205. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

8,205 Population
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
34.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population8,205
Veterans7.1%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain34.1 in/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population8,205
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates50.7338°, -2.7583°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation34.1 inches (866 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bridport

Bridport is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 8,205. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Climate in Bridport

Bridport has an average annual temperature of 12.4°C (54°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.8°C), the coldest is Jan (7.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1099 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7.7°C / 46°F 3.2° / 12.1° 99.4
Feb 8.5°C / 47°F 3.6° / 11.7° 107.6
Mar 8.8°C / 48°F 4.1° / 12.6° 93.8
Apr 9.8°C / 50°F 4.6° / 14.5° 55.5
May 12.4°C / 54°F 7.8° / 17.1° 62.8
Jun 15.2°C / 59°F 10.4° / 20.9° 60.8
Jul 17.1°C / 63°F 13.3° / 22.6° 57.2
Aug 17.8°C / 64°F 14.1° / 22.6° 63.2
Sep 16.8°C / 62°F 12.3° / 21.8° 81.8
Oct 14.6°C / 58°F 10.4° / 17.8° 154.3
Nov 11.4°C / 52°F 5.8° / 15.6° 125.3
Dec 9.3°C / 49°F 4.2° / 13.2° 137.0
Bridport experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below United Kingdom avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates50.7338°N, 2.7583°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jun) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 134 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 134 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 121 km
May 31, 2001 20 km NNW of Flexbury, United Kingdom M4.0 138 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 42 km
Aug 17, 1995 28 km S of Salcombe, United Kingdom M3.6 111 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 42 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 77 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 96 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 113 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 95 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 122 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 42 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 55 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 111 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 132 km
Oct 16, 1997 4 km ENE of Torquay, United Kingdom M3.2 58 km
May 19, 2019 7 km ESE of Swanage, United Kingdom M3.0 65 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km S of Abercarn, United Kingdom M3.0 103 km
Nov 26, 1991 50 km N of Urville-Nacqueville, France M3.0 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND Avalanche 0.4 m - 31 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 3.9 in Wettest
February 42°F (5°C) 2.9 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.2 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.2 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in Driest
July 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in

Bridport has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 42°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and June the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Bridport

7 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
The Sir John Colfox Academy - - - -
Powerstock Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School - - - -
Bridport Primary School - - - -
St Catherine's Roman Catholic School - - - -
Symondsbury Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School - - - -
St Mary's Church of England Primary School - - - -
Loders CofE Primary Academy - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bridport

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rage FM drum and bass, hardcore MP3 128 kbps
Weymouth Rocks (Medium Bitrate) punk, rock AAC 48 kbps
Sid Valley Radio local radio MP3 128 kbps
Abbey104 - MP3 256 kbps
Radio Wimborne community radio station MP3 320 kbps
Radio Ninesprings - MP3 256 kbps
10 Radio 105.3 - Wiveliscombe community radio, somerset MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bridport

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Axminster Museum
Beaminster Museum
Bridport Museum
Chard Museum
Crewkerne Museum
Dinosaurland Fossil Museum
Lyme Regis Museum
Montacute TV Radio & Toy Museum
Perry's Cider Mill
Sherborne Museum
South Somerset Heritage Collection
Town Mill

Libraries in Bridport

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Beaminster Library0.0
Bridport Library0.0
Burton Bradstock Library0.0
Charmouth library0.0
Crewkerne Library0.0
Ilminster Library0.0
Lyme Regis Library0.0
Martock Library0.0
Sherborne Library0.0
South Petherton Library0.0
Yeovil Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bridport

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Rise Market And Bakery
The Customs House

Hotels in Bridport

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Bridge House Hotel
The Bull Hotel

Restaurants in Bridport

10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brassica Forno
Klin Klan’s
Mercato Italiano
Olive Tree
Rakhang Cuisine
Spice
Taj Mahal
The Bridge House
The Sundorbon Tandoori
Tortilla Cantina

Cafes in Bridport

15 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aleksandra's Chocolate Cafe
Blue Moon Cafe
Café Bean
Coffee#1
Costa
Goose & Badger
No. 10 Café Bar
P & J Cafe
Refresh Food & Drink
Soulshine
SPIKHATCH BARN
Symondsbury Kitchen
The Coffee Bean
The Farmers' Kitchen
The Green Yard Cafe

Cinemas in Bridport

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Electric Palace

Theatres in Bridport

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Lyric Theatre

Dentists in Bridport

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lumley & Wood Dental Practice

Veterinaries in Bridport

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Haydon Vets

Bus Stations in Bridport

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bridport Bus Station

Gas Stations in Bridport

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
GB #124526296

Banks in Bridport

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nationwide
TSB

Breweries in Bridport

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Lyme Regis Brewery
Palmer's Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Bridport

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Bridport

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Warmwell Snowsport Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Bridport

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bristol AirportBRSLarge Airport
Cardiff International AirportCWLLarge Airport
Exeter International AirportEXTMedium Airport
MOD St Athan-Medium Airport
RNAS YeoviltonYEOMedium Airport
Avon Lane Airfield-Small Airport
Bagber Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Batch End Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club-Small Airport
Biss Brook Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Branscombe Airfield-Small Airport
Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Charmy Down Airstrip-Small Airport
Clutton Hill Airstrip-Small Airport
Compton Abbas Aerodrome-Small Airport
Craysmarsh Airstrip-Small Airport
Curry Rivel Airstrip-Small Airport
Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field)-Small Airport
Dunkeswell Airfield-Small Airport
Edington Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Farway Common Airfield-Small Airport
Garston Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Godney Airstrip-Small Airport
Great House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Gutchpool Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Halesland Glider Field-Small Airport
Henstridge Airfield-Small Airport
Hermitage Airstrip-Small Airport
Heywood Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Langley House Airstrip-Small Airport
Langport Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower Manor Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower Withial Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower-Durston Airstrip-Small Airport
Melbury Airstrip-Small Airport
Middle Chinnock Airstrip-Small Airport
Middle Pymore Farm Airstrip (Private)-Small Airport
Middlegate Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Middlezoy Aerodrome-Small Airport
New Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Newton Peveril Airfield-Small Airport
North Hill Glider Field-Small Airport
Norton Malreward Airfield-Small Airport
Orchardleigh Private Airstrip-Small Airport
RAF Keevil-Small Airport
Ranston Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
RNAS Merryfield-Small Airport
Rookery Farm Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Bridport

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bridport Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bridport

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bridport United Church
Holy Trinity
Holy Trinity Church
St John the Baptist
St Mary
St Mary Magdalene
St Mary the Virgin
St Saviour's Church
St. Mary's Bridport
St. Swithun's Church
The Chapel in the Garden
Uploders Methodist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Bridport has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 34.1 inches.

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