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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 [...]
A LIVING ADVENT CALENDAR BRINGS CHRISTMAS CHEER TO PORTLAND
Portland will be transformed into a living advent calendar this December as Advent(ure) brings 12 days of festive performances to unexpected places across the island. The project, part of Portland & Weymouth Towns of Culture REVEAL commissions, will feature short bursts of live performance at 6pm on selected days throughout [...]
FESTIVE FARCE COMING TO WEYMOUTH!
Weymouth-based, award-winning theatre company Brave Bold Drama is delighted to be bringing its Christmas characters, hapless but well-meaning event organisers, Noel & Holly to Weymouth this December for FREE STREET THEATRE. Commissioned as part of Portland & Weymouth’s Towns of Culture REVEAL project, this hilarious and family-friendly performance will [...]
WEYMOUTH KICKS OFF CHRISTMAS WITH ELF WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT AND A MONTH OF FESTIVE FUN
Weymouth is set to sparkle this Christmas as We Are Weymouth and Weymouth Town Council brings a month of festive events to the town - from an Elf World Record attempt and Steampunk Yuletide celebrations to artisan markets, carols and live music. Saturday 29th November - ELF WORLD RECORD [...]
All you need to know about bonfire night in Weymouth 2025
Remember, remember, Weymouth Town Council’s annual bonfire night and firework display takes place on Wednesday 5th November. Here’s all you need to know ahead of the event to help plan your night in advance. Key timings From 5pm Food, drink and other traders will be set up along the promenade [...]
Falklands Tribute by Standing With Giants at Nothe Fort!
Falklands Tribute by Standing With Giants at Nothe Fort! Open 5 – 30 November 2025, Wednesdays – Sundays, 10am – 3pm. Tickets are now available for Admission to the Falklands Tribute by Standing With Giants. Admission to the Falklands tribute is included in the price of admission to Nothe [...]
CATCH AT THE OLD FISH MARKET WINS GOLD at Dorset Tourism Awards
Catch at The Old Fish Market in Weymouth has scooped Gold in the Restaurant and Casual Dining category at the Dorset Tourism Awards 2025, cementing its reputation as one of the county’s leading dining destinations. The win was announced at last night’s awards ceremony, where Catch triumphed over fellow finalists [...]
DINO WEEK WINS BRONZE AT THE DORSET TOURISM AWARDS
We Are Weymouth’s popular Dino Week has triumphed again, taking home Bronze in the Tourism Event/Festival of the Year category at the 2025 Dorset Tourism Awards. Now a firm family favourite, Dino Week has become one of Weymouth’s most anticipated annual events - blending fun, education, and community spirit to [...]
Weymouth Rocks the 40s & 50s
We Are Weymouth invites locals and visitors alike to don their dancing shoes and red lipstick as the town steps back into the 1940s and 1950s from 18th to 26th October 2025. Part of the ongoing #WeyBackWhen campaign, which celebrates Weymouth through the eras, the week promises nostalgic tunes, retro fashion, [...]
North Quay Harbourside Improvements Set to Begin in November
Work on the next phase of Dorset Council’s plans to enhance Weymouth’s harbourside will begin on 3 November, marking another major step in the ongoing regeneration of the town’s waterfront. The 20-week improvement programme, due to finish in April 2026, will focus on creating more space for pedestrians to enjoy [...]
Towns of Culture New Commissions Announced
Over £25,000 Awarded in Reveal Commissions to Support New Cultural Projects Across Weymouth and Portland More than £25,000 has been awarded to local artists and community groups through the Portland & Weymouth Towns of Culture Reveal Commissions programme, helping to bring a host of creative projects to life across the [...]
Flags Flying High in Weymouth: Celebrating Georgian Heritage on Great George Street & Lodmoor Hill
We Are Weymouth is proud to unveil two exciting placemaking initiatives that celebrate the town’s rich history and vibrant community spirit. Flags and signage are being installed across the Great George Street/Westham Road area and Lodmoor Hill, marking a new chapter in Weymouth’s cultural and commercial identity. Honouring Georgian Heritage [...]
Shaun Hennessy Wins Gold for Lifetime Achievement at the British Hair & Beauty Awards 2025
The British Hair & Beauty Awards 2025 is proud to announce that Shaun Hennessy of Gunz Barbers Weymouth and Bridport  — previously Blondz Hair — has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award. This prestigious accolade recognises Shaun’s extraordinary 50-year contribution to the hairdressing and barbering industry. Shaun’s career spans decades [...]
Pirates to Take Over Weymouth Once Again
Weymouth will soon be flying the Jolly Roger as Weymouth Pirate Fest 2025 returns from Friday 3 to Sunday 5 October, promising a weekend packed with live music, parades, and plenty of swashbuckling fun. The event is organised by The Dolmen and supported once again by We Are Weymouth (BID), [...]
New plaque marks Weymouth’s darkest chapter at Greenhill
A chilling episode from Weymouth’s past has been commemorated with a new plaque on the Promenade at Greenhill. We Are Weymouth has unveiled the latest addition to the town’s heritage trail, remembering the execution of twelve local men in September 1785. The men were hanged, drawn and quartered at Greenhill [...]
Falklands Tribute Standing With Giants to visit Nothe Fort!
A moving art installation honouring those who lost their lives in the Falklands War will go on display at Nothe Fort, Weymouth, from 5–30 November 2025. The exhibition, created by the charity Standing With Giants, will feature 255 life-size silhouettes of Seafarers, Royal Marines, Army, and Air Force personnel, along [...]
Heritage Trail REVEALed for Portland and Weymouth Towns of Culture 2025
A new Heritage Trail has been unveiled as part of REVEAL: Portland and Weymouth’s Towns of Culture 2025 celebrations, giving residents and visitors the chance to explore 20 historic buildings and sites across both towns this September. The trail runs alongside Heritage Open Days from [...]
SONNET OF SAMSARA: DUSK TIL DARK RETURNS
We Are Weymouth is thrilled to announce the return of its acclaimed Dusk Til Dark series this September, with workshops taking place this summer. This stunning new performance brings art, storytelling and the natural environment together in an unforgettable way. Produced by Activate Performing Arts as part of its [...]
Weymouth a Century in the Sand
This summer, We Are Weymouth proudly celebrates 100 years of sand sculpting with Sandworld, one of the town’s most iconic and imaginative attractions. First inspired by the incredible beach sculptures of Fred Darrington in 1925, Sandworld continues to honour this artistic tradition with world-class creativity and community celebration. To [...]