Family Business Visit: Palmers Brewery

Bridport, Dorset

18 September 2025, 2:00 pm

Family Business Visit: Palmers Brewery

Family Business Visit: Palmers Brewery

A Brewery which stands up to its impressive location, the history of Palmers almost dwarfs the cliffs of the Jurassic Coast.

Palmers Brewery have been brewing fine cask ales at the Old Brewery in Bridport, Dorset since 1794. The only remaining thatched brewery in the UK, located to the south of the town by the weir. The brewery’s water wheel, forged in 1879 at a Bridport foundry, still turns alongside the main channel before the river twists and turns the last mile to its mouth at West Bay, gateway to the Jurassic Coast.

Join for a bespoke tour which will showcase the brewery’s Malt Loft overlooking the river which historically powered the brewery and will take you through production process of five award winning ales.

You will hear about their experience as a family business with a focus on:

  • how to create a family atmosphere
  • investing in the workforce
  • the long-termism which comes through custodianship

We can’t wait to raise a glass with you – did we mention the possibility of a tasting?

Who should attend?

FBUK Family Business Visits are for those who wish to:

  • learn about other family businesses;
  • meet the owners, and hear firsthand their story and experiences
  • tour the business and site
  • network with peers

Open to FBUK Members ONLY. Find more Family Business Visits here.

Format

14:00-14:30         Arrival with refreshments

14:30-15:00         Presentation from the host family/business

15:00-16:00         Site tour

16:00-16:45         Networking with refreshments

16:45-17:00         Thank-you and depart

Location

Old Brewery, West Bay Road, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 4JA

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