2025 Sponsors

Martin and Company, chartered tax advisors and accountants are pleased to sponsor Bridport Hat Festival and wish the festival every success. 
2 Victoria Grove, Bridport, Dorset DT6 3AA
01308 422131 www.martinandcompany.uk.com Follow us  on Facebook
 

Gifts and greetings cards for all budgets – 4 East Street, Bridport, DT6 3LF
The most comprehensive range of cookware in West Dorset – 11 East Street, Bridport, DT6 3JU
www.cillaandcamilla.co.uk Instagram: cillaandcamilladorset

Smith & Smith

Smith & Smith in Bridport can supply all your clothing needs. From the bottom to the top. Literally! Pop in to see the available ranges, call us on 01308 422172, or shop on-line at www.smithandsmithonline.co.uk   or visit us at Facebook.

Refresh

A Husband and Wife team serving up lovingly homemade cake (including Award Winning Brownies!), savoury goods and delicious takeaway coffee in the heart of Bridport on Buckydoo Square. Please find us on Facebook and instagram
 

Bridport Lighting Centre

Supplying interior & exterior lighting in both modern and traditional styles.
52, West Street, Bridport, DT6 3NN.
Tel:01308 422318
www.bridportlighting.co.uk
info@bridportlighting.co.uk
 

Soulshine

At Soulshine, we believe in getting together and celebrating the good things in life. Our aim is to champion small-scale artisan producers, with a menu that reflects the changing seasons.
Open Everyday for Breakfast and Lunch 9:30 – 15:00
Open for Dinner Monday to Saturday 18:00 – 23:00
Please Note: Daytime last orders are at 14:30
Evening last orders are at 21:00.
76 South Street, Bridport DT6 3NN, 01308 422821, wearesoulshine@gmail.com. www.wearesoulshine.co.uk, @wearesoulshine

Nantes

Sponsors of the Fun Hat Competition

Whatever your legal requirements, whether for business, personal or family-related, we will provide you with the highest standard of service. We are friendly, professional and all legal advice is given in plain English. Bridport Office, 36 East Street, Bridport Tel: 01308 422313   www.nantes.co.uk

Symonds & Sampson

“Buying, Selling, Renting? …  wherever you lay your hat, that’s your home!
For award winning property advice, contact Symonds & Sampson, 23 South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NU. Tel : 01308 422092

The Ropemakers

The Ropemakers is a traditional town centre pub offering good quality, good value food made from local produce. Lively live music venue in the evenings with festival quality acts.   www.theropemakers.com

Animal House

Creature comforts and gifts for your pets, home and garden. Join our loyalty card scheme for amazing deals and check out the vinyl records out back at Doghouse Music.
www.animalhousebridport.com
 

T. Snook – Hatters and Gentlemen’s Outfitters

Sponsors of the Elegant Ensemble competitions
Snooks have been trading as traditional outfitters since 1896.
Selling a huge variety of hats for men and women and many other accessories for the well-dressed gentleman.www.snooksthehatters.co.uk

Bridport Radio

Bridport’s foremost, on-line entertainment, gig guide and local business listings. We also build websites (including this one).
www.bridportradio.co.uk

Whiteley Hats

A Proud 80 Year Heritage
Hats for every day and every occasion
The Whiteley name has been associated with the creation of fine hats for over 80 years and today the Whiteley Hat Company is one of the UK’s leading hat manufactures.

Stags Estate Agents

Whatever your property we’re here to help!
We offer quality service at a competitive fee.
32 South Street, Bridport DT6 3NQ
01308 428000
bridport@stags.co.uk
http://www.stags.co.uk/branches/bridport
 

Sunday Afternoons

Hat specialist Sunday Afternoons produce exceptional ranges of lifestyle and performance hats for men, women and children. Their well thought out design and attention to detail results in a point of difference from other brands. All hats offer UPF50+ sun protection, come with a lifetime guarantee, are fully adjustable and ‘packable’ so that you can travel with them in your suitcase. add to that, that they all look absolutely stunning and come in a wide choice of colours!
https://www.sundayafternoons.co.uk/
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Wessex Surveyors

Wessex Surveyors are property and building surveyors across the Wessex region
12a South Street, Bridport DT6 3NQ.
01308 426 471
Branch Offices:
Yeovil 01935 609 219, Weymouth 01305 782 751, Poole 01202 355 485
http://www.wessexsurveyors.co.uk

Vicary & Co.

Vicary & Co. is a Licensed ARLA and RICS regulated letting agent delivering a highly professional and dedicated residential letting and management service to landlords and tenants in and around West Dorset, East Devon and South Somerset. Offices at 12A South Street, Bridport, Dorset DT6 3NQ tel. 01308 459550 and 5 South Street, Axminster, Devon EX13 5AD tel. 01297 33449. e: admin@bridportlettings.co.uk
https://vicaryandco.com/meet-the-team/

The Olive Tree

Fresh Mediterranean food cooked in front of you in our open Kitchen Conveniently located in the centre of the historic market town of Bridport, only two miles from the coast, you can be assured of a warm welcome at the Olive Tree.
www.olivetreerestaurant.net
 

Battens Jewellers

Here at Battens Jewellers in South Street we endeavour to provide you with a friendly, helpful service.  We can undertake simple tasks such as a battery change in your everyday watch or greater things like building up a cherished antique ring. Call in and see how we can help you. 26 South St, Bridport DT6 3NQ 01308 456910

Wessex Jewellers

We stock a wide range of silver and gold jewellery as well as a range of watches. Minor watch repairs are done in house including replacing: Watch batteries, Pins & Straps. Minor jewellery repairs are done while you wait including reconnecting chains and adding new clasps. More substantial work can be undertaken by the fully insured workshop​

Phone: 01308 425725  wessexjewellers@hotmail.com