Bridport Crowned Best Market Town in the UK National Ranking

Bridport is a top market town. A national poll ranked it highly. It beat Faversham and Stockport. The town boasts ancient history. It also has a great market and shops.

Mayor Anne Rickard is very happy about this. Daryl Chambers helps run the market. He brought it recognition. The award is well deserved, she said.

Bridport dates back to 1086. The poll praised its listed buildings. Museums also contributed to the win. Independent Cottages conducted the poll.

The town has 510 listed buildings. Stockport has over 100 fewer buildings. Bridport features five historical museums. Visitors can enjoy them.

Bridport’s market scored 4.6/5 on Google. This high score indicates quality. The market helps Bridport shine. It sets it apart from others.

The Pymore Inn owner, Alex Marshall, commented. He likes the market’s food stalls. You can find fresh, local ingredients there. Churros are available.

Marshall stated local businesses thrive. He believes this makes Bridport special. His pub, The Pymore Inn, benefits. It sits on the town’s edge. It includes a large garden for summer.

Dorchester, also in Dorset, ranked twelfth. This also comes from the same poll. Independent Cottages promotes properties. They give travelers advice.

They used Google data for their rankings. This helped choose the best market towns. Bridport’s market is open Wednesday to Saturday. The hours are 10 AM to 4 PM.