Family Owned
Business Est 1973
Rated 4.5/5
on Trust Pilot
Eco Friendly
Removals
British Association
of Movers
Our Bridport Removals Service Includes…
Armishaws are the South West’s leading removals company. We create tailor-made packages and all our house moves include;
- Trained, Uniformed Staff
Our staff carry photo ID and are all background checked. - Covers & Blankets
Including slot-on, padded covers for white goods and furniture. - Biodegradable Mattress Bags
These sealable bags are used only once and then recycled. - Robe Cartons
Specialist boxes designed for hanging clothes. - Mileage
Your quote will improve mileage with no hidden costs. - Recycle Service
We’ll take flat boxes for recycling (or reuse where possible). - Carpet Runners
Full floor protection is also available (fees may apply). - Cover For Goods In Transit
Restricted liability as standard, further options available. - Carbon Offsetting
We’re planting over 2,000 trees for carbon offsetting. - Recycled Materials
We only use recycled and recyclable materials where possible.
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Why Move to Bridport With Armishaws…
The South West’s leading removals company, we could tell you that Armishaws are a member of the British Association of Removers and are committed to providing outstanding customer service. We could explain that we’re not part of a remote, national chain but a locally based, family-owned company. We could wave our industry leading eco credentials. But we don’t believe in pushy sales patter, we prefer to let our independent reviews from hundreds of happy customers on Trust Pilot do the talking for us.
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Eco-friendly Bridport Removals
At Armishaws we’re proud to be market leaders, making the removals industry more eco friendly. We believe it’s vital to help protect our environment, that’s why we’re planting 2,000 trees in the South West to make all our moves greener and offset our carbon emissions. All our customers benefit from our free box recycling scheme. We also use only recycled and recyclable materials wherever possible.
See more about Armishaws’ environmental pledge.
Extra Bridport Removals Services
How We Can Help With Your Move…
Packing Service
Storage
Shredding
Packing Materials
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Bridport Removals – Local Information
Schools
View the latest Bridport Ofsted scores and reports HERE.
Population
According to the most recent You.Gov census of 2011, Bridport has a population of 14,000.
Transport
The A35 skirts Bridport, running to the south of the town. Due west the road goes on to Lyme Regis and Honiton, east it stretches to Dorchester, Poole and Bournemouth. Bridport doesn’t have a train station, the nearest station is at Maiden Newton and offers direct services to Bristol, Bath and London Paddington.
News
Bridport has its own newspaper, Bridport News.
Staying Local?
Armishaws provide Bridport removals and also cover the surrounding area including;
- Lyme Regis
- Shipton Gorge
- Bradpole
- Maiden Newton
- Bothenhampton
- Burton Bradstock
- Stoke Abbott
- Axminster
- Charmouth
- Netherbury
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8 Quirky Facts About Bridport
- Old Rope
Bridport was once the rope making centre of the UK. Thanks to demand from Britain’s ever-growing army, navy, fishing vessels and cargo fleets, Bridport was a bustling town and centre for commerce and employment. - Bridport & Hardy
The town is given the name of ‘Port Bredy’ in Thomas Hardy novels and also features in his story Fellow-Townsmen. - Minted
Along with Dorchester, Shaftesbury and Wareham, Bridport was one of most important settlements during King Alfred the Great’s reign. The town had strong fortifications and also a royal mint. - Mad Hatters
Despite its diminutive stature, Bridport has a number of annual festivals including a literary festival, food festival, beer festival and even a hat festival. - Buckydoo
The small square in the centre of the town is named Buckydoo Square, there seems to be no exact history as to how the square got its name with conflicting reasons given. Nevertheless, there are perhaps few squares in England with such a charming name. - Cavalier
King Charles II stayed in Bridport while keeping himself and his troops out of reach of Cromwell’s roundheads. - Don’t Go Changing
There are an impressive number of listed buildings in Bridport, many connected to the town’s rope making history. - Oxford University
In the 13th century, Bridport had an outpost from Oxford University with scholars learning and living in the town.
Best Of Bridport
This is a real little gem of a town and our Bridport removals are just the beginning. Here’s our pick of the very best Bridport has to offer to help you find your feet;
Soulshine Café
With a green ethic, recycled furniture, organic produce and focus on supporting local suppliers, Soulshine is fantastic! They also feature an amazing Vietnamese kitchen every Wednesday.
Washingpool Farm Shop
It doesn’t get fresher than Washingpool. This tasty farm shop is packed with incredible produce and flavour. You can also enjoy the restaurant. Win/Win!
Palmer’s Brewery
If you’re truly going to ‘go native’ in Bridport then you need to raise a glass to Palmer’s Brewery. They also offer brewery tours available and an excellent wine shop.
Pebble Vintage
Out with the new and in with the old, Pebble Vintage celebrates sustainable design, giving new life to classic, stylish furnishings. A charming store to browse a while.
Cilla & Camilla
With shops throughout Dorset, this small, friendly chain of stores are packed with delights, from clothing and jewellery to gifts and homeware. We’re huge fans.
About Bridport
Bridport has an rich history, the town has been rather regal over the years. Charles II stayed here (hiding from Cromwell’s troops) and King Alfred fortified it and made it one of his major burghs. King John gave the town its charter and ‘Brideport’ also features in the Doomsday Book.
Today it’s a funky, forward thinking market town with plenty of independent, ethically minded, eco-friendly stores. There are a number of local events through the year encompassing arts, literature, food and drink.
Surrounded by picturesque countryside, great pubs and restaurants and with a high number of listed buildings, Bridport is a wonderful town to call home.
Leisure
Small but mighty, for town of its size Bridport offers so much to see and do. There is an art centre, theatre, library, cinema and an excellent museum. Foodies are spoilt for choice with an abundance of independent producers and stores, farm shops, a food festival, beer festival, wine store, and even a local brewery.
If you’re looking to burn off the calories, there are a number of local clubs and societies to socialise, get fit or learn a new skill. And with no end of country walks, coastal paths and cycle routes, you really can get out and about to enjoy the Dorset air.
Transport
Bridport is not exactly on the beaten track which only adds to its many charms but does make commuting a little more difficult. Running south of Bridport, the A35 connects to Lyme Regis and Honiton in the west, and stretches to Dorchester, Poole and Bournemouth in the east. The nearest train station at Maiden Newton (12 miles by car) has direct services to Bristol, Bath and London (Paddington).
Eco Friendly Removals With Armishaws
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