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Enchantress Presented with Royal Naval Sailing Association (RNSA) Crest
This weekend marked another significant milestone in the preservation of Weymouth's rich maritime heritage. During a ceremony held aboard MV Enchantress, Phil Warwick, Chief Executive of the Royal Naval Sailing Association (RNSA), formally presented the Association's crest to Kevin Jones on behalf of Weymouth Maritime Heritage Community Interest Company, owners of [...]
Businesses celebrate successful year at We Are Weymouth AGM
Businesses from across Weymouth came together for We Are Weymouth’s Annual General Meeting on 15 June 2026 to reflect on a successful year, discuss the challenges facing the town’s business community and look ahead to future plans. Opening the meeting, Chair of the Board Graham Perry acknowledged the financial pressures [...]
New project aims to make Weymouth Beach a leading example in beach accessibility.
People with disabilities and long-term health conditions in Dorset are set to benefit from improved access to beaches and the sea, as a new project gains momentum across the county. A pilot scheme at Weymouth Beach has secured funding from Dorset Council’s Local Regeneration Fund and Community Infrastructure Levy, [...]
Weymouth’s Beautiful Game: a football exhibition – Open Now!
Weymouth Museum is telling the story of football in Weymouth and how it went from small clubs in districts and companies to the Terras at the Bob Lucas Stadium today. On display are football shirts through the ages, trophies from the Club, photos of teams old and new, and [...]
Extended: The Longest Yarn 2 Exhibition Summer Run at Nothe Fort
Nothe Fort have been taken aback by the volume of enquiries and the overwhelmingly positive interest in The Longest Yarn 2, and are pleased to announce a longer duration for this much-loved exhibition. It will now run throughout the peak summer holidays, from 1 July – 24 August 2026. [...]
Weymouth Armed Forces Weekend 2026 – All you need to know
Weymouth Town Council is gearing up for the return of its flagship Armed Forces Weekend event, with the final preparations well underway. Here is all you need to know to get the most out of the weekend. Just announced! Eyes to the skies for a flypast featuring a Battle [...]
MUCH LOVED CHESIL ROCKS PICNIC & PIMMS RETURNS THIS JUNE
A much-loved Dorset fundraising tradition returns to Langton Herring on 20th June with a Chesil Rocks Picnic & Pimm’s event from 12pm–6pm. Organised and hosted by Tim and Hilary Warren, the event once again supports the vital work of Samaritans, specifically the Dorset branch based in Weymouth. Since its inception in 2012, [...]
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 [...]