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Weymouth Beach Set to Fly the Seaside Award Once Again This Summer
As international Blue Flag award reaches its 39th year, the area’s best beaches are celebrating Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy has today announced the winners of the prestigious Seaside Awards for summer 2026, and among them is Weymouth Central Beach. Cllr Ryan Hope, Chair of Environment and Services Committee, [...]
Weymouth Musicians Set to Dazzle at Bath’s “Party in the City Festival”.
Weymouth's vibrant music scene will take centre stage as talented local musicians Barbara Gasior, Jamie Pinnow, DuKane, ELECTRONIQUE and Ruff Dog Elliot perform at The West Gate venue during the Bath ‘Party in the City’ festival on Friday, May 15, 2026. This showcase represents a significant opportunity to promote [...]
The Countdown is on to the 2026 Community Expo
The countdown is on to the return of Weymouth Town Council’s Community Expo event, which takes place on Saturday 16th May from 11am – 2pm at the Jubilee Clock on the seafront. With over 40 stands booked showcasing the work of a range of voluntary and community organisations in Weymouth, it is shaping up to be a [...]
Weymouth Prepares for Armed Forces Weekend 2026 Celebrations
Plans for Armed Forces Weekend 2026 have been revealed as Weymouth Town Council is encouraging people to save the date for its annual celebrations in June. The Council also announced it has been awarded £4,000 by the Ministry of Defence to support the popular event which this year runs over Friday 19th, [...]
Dig Into Weymouth’s Hidden Past at Community Archaeology Open Day
Residents and visitors are invited to explore Weymouth’s hidden history when a major community archaeology dig opens its doors to the public this month. The Weymouth Community Excavation 2026 Open Day will take place on Saturday 9 May, from 10.30am to 3.30pm, at the excavation site on St Nicholas [...]
Where Dragons Roam: A Magical May Bank Holiday Awaits at Nothe Fort
The fantastical Castles & Dragons adventure returns to Nothe Fort for the May Bank Holiday Weekend! 10am – 4pm, Saturday 2 to Monday 4 May. Step into a world of dragons, knights, and medieval mayhem as Nothe Fort in Weymouth hosts its much-loved Castles & Dragons event over the May [...]
New football exhibition coming to Weymouth – June to August 2026
Weymouth Museum Trust is putting together an exhibition entitled ‘A World First in Weymouth – A football exhibition’ to coincide with the FIFA World Cup being held this year. The exhibition will tell the remarkable story of Pat Dunn – the first female Football Association referee, who came from Weymouth, [...]
Get Stitching at Nothe Fort with Woolly Wednesdays
Nothe Fort is inviting the local community to pick up their needles and get creative with the launch of Woolly Wednesdays, a free weekly craft drop‑in running from Wednesday 22 April to Wednesday 24 June 2026, 10am–12pm. The friendly, inclusive sessions invite knitters, crocheters, and textile enthusiasts of all [...]
Weymouth Unveils New Events Leaflet Ahead of a Packed 2026 Calendar 🎉
Weymouth Town Council and We Are Weymouth (BID) have teamed up to launch the 2026 events leaflet, which is jam-packed with exciting activities for everyone to enjoy. From a seafood festival to free live music sessions, a series of firework displays, zombie and pirate-themed weekends, 2026 provides a variety of [...]
The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War – Textile Exhibition at Nothe Fort
This July, Nothe Fort will host the remarkable textile exhibition The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War, an 80 metre knitted and crocheted installation exploring the social history of Britain during the Second World War. Running throughout July 2026, the exhibition offers visitors a visually striking and immersive journey [...]
Funding awarded to protect Weymouth’s iconic Nothe Fort
Dorset Council has awarded £137,751 to Weymouth Civic Society to support vital waterproofing works at Nothe Fort. The investment will help protect the historic landmark, reduce water ingress, and create better conditions for exhibits, events and visitors. The works form part of Nothe Fort’s wider programme to address longstanding damp [...]
Explore Science with Mini Professors at Nothe Fort’s Science Day!
Visit Nothe Fort for an immersive Science Day incelebration of British Science Week Saturday 7th March, 10am – 4pm The Fort will be offering science-based activities, themed games in the Family Room, and live science demonstrations for all the family to enjoy. The Fort is pleased to be hosting Weymouth [...]
HARBOUR HOMECOMING: THE UK’S FAVOURITE SEAFOOD FESTIVAL IS BACK WHERE IT BELONGS
The much-loved Dorset Seafood Festival returns to Weymouth Harbour – free to attend on 4th & 5th July 2026. The Dorset Seafood Festival is heading back to its true home on the harbour. The free-to-attend event will take place on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July 2026, bringing together the [...]
Weymouth Beach Closure For Levelling Planned for February 26
Weymouth Town Council has givenadvance notice about the annual beach levelling works which will take place between Monday 16th and Friday 20th February. Weymouth Central Beach will be closed between the Pavilion Theatre end up to the Jubilee Clock from 8am on Monday 16th February. The temporary closure will remain in place overnight until Friday 20th February when the beach is due to reopen [...]
History in Action: WW2 Garrison Brings Family Fun to Nothe Fort Weymouth This February Half‑Term
Nothe Fort Weymouth is inviting families, history enthusiasts, and curious adventurers to travel back to the 1940s as it launches an immersive WW2 Week Half‑Term event, running from Saturday 14th to Sunday 22nd February, 10am–4pm. Nothe Fort is delighted to be working with local young reenactment group ‘Blighty to Berlin’ [...]
AIR 107.2 Strengthens Dorset News Coverage with Dorset News Aquisition
AIR 107.2 has today confirmed the full acquisition of Dorset News, the online news platform. With the previous directors now stepping away, AIR 107.2 has taken complete control of the media brand, which will now operate under the new name AIR DORSET NEWS. Listeners and readers may have already noticed [...]
WEYMOUTH’S BUSINESS STARS TAKE CENTRE STAGE
Local businesses from across Weymouth came together at the EBIKE Café, this week for an uplifting awards evening recognising the people, passion and pride that continue to drive the town forward. Hosted by We Are Weymouth, the town’s Business Improvement District (BID), the event celebrated established businesses, new arrivals and [...]
AWARD WINNING DINOSAUR RUN ROARS BACK TO WEYMOUTH BEACH
We Are Weymouth has announced the return of Everybody Chase the Dinosaur, taking place on Saturday 14th February 2026, kicking off February half term and launching the town’s much-loved Dino Week in unmistakable Jurassic style. Now an Award-winning event, having scooped up third place as Dorset’s favourite Event in 2025, [...]
HAT’S OFF TO 2025! TOC Portland and Weymouth
- An incredible year celebrated as Portland and Weymouth prepare to pass the Towns of Culture hat to Wimborne Minster - Portland & Weymouth will mark the finale of their Towns of Culture 2025 year with Hats Off!, a free community celebration on 30th December, 12 to 2pm at [...]
DECK THE SQUARE: WEYMOUTH’S TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS WEEKEND RETURNS
We Are Weymouth (BID) is delighted to announce the return of Weymouth’s Traditional Christmas Weekend, taking place on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December in Hope Square. The two-day celebration will bring artisan makers, live music, mulled wine, dancing and family activities to the heart of Weymouth, all raising [...]