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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 [...]
Nothe Fort to host Dog Show and 2025 Dogs Welcome Business Awards
Visit Nothe Fort for a whole day of doggy delights on Sunday 7th September 10:30am – 4:00pm Four-legged fun for the whole family! Featuring: Dog-friendly stalls with treats for all the family, including dog-themed accessories, tasty treats, pet artists and more!  Family Fun Dog Show with prizes A display [...]
Scoops by the Sea: Rossi’s Serves Up Dorset-Inspired Treats
FROM CONE TO COAST: ROSSI’S DISHES UP DORSET-INSPIRED DELIGHTS As part of Portland & Weymouth’s year as Towns of Culture 2025, Weymouth institution Rossi’s Ices is launching a series of imaginative ice cream dishes celebrating local heritage, landmarks, and the community that has supported them for nearly 90 years. The [...]
B-Side’s Big Weekend: Bold, Unexpected Art And A Spectacular Fringe Come To Portland This September
Every year, the rugged, intriguing island of Portland in Dorset becomes the stage for b-side’s Big Weekend - a series of events that transform the Island with surprising and thought-provoking contemporary art. From 11th to 14th September 2025, audiences are invited to explore installations, performances, films, and interventions created [...]
Tickets Selling Fast for Summer Silent Disco at Nothe Fort
Celebrating Portland & Weymouth Towns of Culture 2025 Saturday 30th August – 5:00pm – 10:00pm  Shush Events are bringing an evening of Summer anthems, and The Inferno Sisters are returning for another flaming hot circus performance! Attendees can enjoy food and drink at the event, including: Nothe Fort’s Bar [...]
Students Add a Splash of Colour to Weymouth Station Welcome
Passengers arriving in Weymouth are now greeted with a striking new mural thanks to a creative collaboration between students at Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College, We Are Weymouth (Weymouth BID) and South Wessex Community Rail Partnership. Created by Extended Diploma in Creative Practice students, this vibrant artwork was the result [...]