Eype Centre for the Arts

16/05/2026

Looking for something to do this weekend?

Come and see the exhibition at the church featuring Goldfish Bowl Studio Sally Davies and Nicola Dennis beautiful and intriguing work. Then walk down to the beach, stopping for breakfast/lunch/afternoon tea/cake Eype Beach Garden Cafe the Dorset Apple cake warmed.with clotted cream is not to be missed!

Art, exercise, good food and fresh air -what more do you need?

12/05/2026

New exhibition, 'Splash of Colour' is on this week 11th - 17th open daily 10am - 4pm. Some really beautiful work which is full of colour and texture from 3 different artists.

Cards, prints, painting and very unusual splashbacks all available. Come and see for yourself.

27/03/2026

We are delighted to start the new season with 6 Bridport Artists who will return on the 30th March.
This is a wonderful show featuring the paintings of Charlotte Miller and John Boyd, also Marion
Taylor exhibiting her paintings,collage and ceramics.
Joining these artists will be Colleen Du Pon displaying impressive ornamental metalwork and
sculpture, Libby Jukes paintings, Moira Baumbach paintings and Lino prints and Emma Worster
ceramics and basketry.

Do come and visit this diverse and interesting exhibition within the magnificent setting of Eype.

Much of the work on display is evocative of the local landscape and coastal paths, there are also paintings, collage and lino prints often depicting the natural world. There will be an interesting display of ceramics, some combined with found objects and cards and prints for sale.

The exhibition is open daily from 10.30 to 4.30, until 19 th April admission is free.

Please note on 01/04 and 07/04 the exhibition will be closing at 1300 due to funerals at the church.

07/12/2025

Join us on Saturday 13th December for an uplifting evening with the Dorset Fiddlers — a dynamic folk fiddle orchestra showcasing the county’s rich musical legacy.

Featuring some of Dorset’s most accomplished folk musicians, the ensemble blends archival manuscript sources (Hardy and Ben Rose collections) with fresh compositions to create a captivating programme.

Expect an exhilarating journey through elegant minuets, lilting waltzes, and the irresistible energy of jigs and reels — all reimagined in bold, contemporary arrangements.

We can’t wait to welcome you!

27/09/2025

Last chance to see the Artists of the Jurassic Coast exhibition this weekend. There is something for everyone. Do pop in and say hello.

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30/08/2025

Last 2 days to catch this amazing exhibition. Thought provoking and inspiring 'Imagination Unlocked' needs to be seen in real life. Open today and tomorrow 1000-1630

18/08/2025

We are very excited to welcome Di from The Great Pottery Throw Down and the equally talented painter Maria to the ECA.

If you'd like to see Di's pieces in real life, please come and visit the exhibition, open today -Thursday 21st August.

24/07/2025

Join us for a wonderful relaxing evening listening to a fabulous String Quartet charity concert this Saturday.

Ilyrica String Quartet has played for numerous functions at venues all around the south east of England. These have included the Chapel of the Royal Naval College in Greenwich and various National Trust properties. This weekends recital will be their first performance in Dorset.

The programme will include works by Haydn, Dvorak and Karl Jenkins.

Doors open at 1830, with a returning collection for the Eype Centre for the Arts.

20/07/2025

July 20, Sunday 10am-4pm – FINAL DAY!

Fascinating exhibition again this year from the brilliant team of ArtatEype with eight Dorset artists, this exhibition is small on time, but might in talent. Come and enjoy the art, have some cake for charity and get out of the weather! .

Tea, coffee & CAKE available (inc. gluten-free & vegan) with proceeds going to help fund the Dementia-Friendly Exercise Classes at Bridport Leisure Centre.

Free entry, dog friendly, free parking, amazing art, a fabulous sea view (from under your brolly) and a nice shelter from today's wind and rain!

03/07/2025

We're looking forward to welcoming Katharine and Laetitia back this Sunday for another beautiful concert where the church acoustics shine. Please do join us, it's a free event with a retiring collection in aid of

Classical Soprano, Katherine Fuge is performing a concert at Eype Centre for the Arts on 6th July. This event is free to attend. Collection very kindly in aid of West Dorset Mencap