Bridport Museum

Right in the heart of Bridport and based in one of the town's oldest buildings, you can explore the town's rope and net-making history and take part in some fun family trails and activities.

The museum has also loaned a JMW Turner watercolour of Bridport Harbour, and this will be on display as part of a special exhibition until September.

The museum is open Monday-Friday 10am-5pm and Saturdays 10am-4pm between April-October with reduced hours November-March.

Admission is free.

For more information, visit bridportmuseum.co.uk

Lyme Regis Museum

Built on the site of Mary Anning’s home, the museum has its own wing dedicated to the fossil hunter.

You can also explore Jurassic fossils, the history of the town and Cobb.

The museum is open Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm and Sundays 10am-4pm in summer.

Admission costs £5.95 per adult and £2.75 for children aged 6-17. Children aged five and under free.

For more information, visit lymeregismuseum.co.uk

The Customs House

More than 100 individual traders selling a huge range of collectables, homewares ,vintage clothing, retro items, memorabilia and gifts.

Regular flea markets also take place in the house.

Open 10am-5pm.

Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre

Visit the centre to see its amazing fossil collections.

The centre is currently home to the incredible ichthyosaur that starred in the BBC documentary ‘Attenborough and the Sea Dragon’ and it is on display for all to see and learn about.

The centre is open 10.30am-4.30pm seven days-a-week during summer.

For more information, visit charmouth.org/chcc/

Lyme Regis Town Mill

The ancient watermill, set in the artisan quarter of Lyme Regis, was rescued from dereliction by local volunteers, through a 10-year restoration project. Today, the story of The Town Mill is recounted by volunteer millers and history guides, who mill stoneground wholemeal flour every day, and keep the special venue open for everyone to enjoy.

Open 11am-4pm.

For more information, visit townmill.org.uk

You can also find a full list of events taking place this weekend

here.