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This beautiful seaside location is ideal for family holidays. A superb spot to enjoy the coast, there&#8217;s plenty to do here.<\/p>\n<p class=\"fade-in\" data-delay=\"0.5s\">From walks, fossil hunting, fishing\/angling trips, scuba diving, paragliding, golfing, river boating, and more! Bridport Harbour and Marina in West Bay offer children the excitement of crab fishing, along with play areas, a swimming pool with fun slides and amusement arcades.<\/p>\n<p class=\"fade-in\" data-delay=\"0.5s\">And within Bridport itself, you will find a vibrant market town set inland from the West Bay coast, among the Dorset hills. 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