As the weather warms and the days get longer a growing number of bikes and eBikes have been spotted on and along Weymouth’s historic harbourside. The EBIKE Cafe and the co-founders of Camber Cycle Works have joined forces to provide even better service and repair options for local cyclists. Since the EBIKE Cafe @ [...]
SUNDAY NIGHT COMEDY STARRING SHAPPI KHORSANDI Sunday 23 April 2023 Weymouth Pavilion Theatre Calling all Comedy lovers! Weymouth Pavilion’s hilarious Sunday Night Comedy is back on Sunday 23rd April headlining comedian Shappi Khorsandi! Multi-award-winning Shappi Khorsandi headlines at Weymouth Pavillion. Shappi’s career has taken her to all corners of the globe. Star of countless [...]
We Are Weymouth (BID) is delighted to announce that Weymouth levy payers have overwhelmingly voted YES in today’s ballot. With a 71% positive vote, We Are Weymouth (BID) is set to be in place for the next 5 years, continuing its vital work to improve, market and shape the town of Weymouth. Chris Truscott, [...]
We Are Weymouth, the town’s Business Improvement District (BID) is excited to announce the installation of six more custom designed ceramic paving slabs located at key historical landmarks throughout the town - bringing the total throughout the town up to 18! Drawing attention to Weymouth’s rich history, the Heritage Trail is a fantastic way [...]
Popular Weymouth boat company, Snapper Charters has expanded for the 2023 season. Owner and Skipper, Luke Pettis (26) will be operating 2 large vessel’s this year, with fishing and sightseeing trips due to commence on 1st April. Luke, who has run the successful business out of Weymouth Harbour since the age of 18, took [...]
With the clocks going forward tonight we thought it would be fun to turn the clock back to so scenes around Weymouth back in the 1950s and 60s captured in the black and white cine film clips. Despite the passing of nearly 70 years in some of the shots and them being in black [...]
Litter Free Dorset is delighted to announce that The Great Dorset Beach Clean is back for its 33rd year! This year’s event will take place from 15th – 23rd April, starting on the last weekend of the Easter break. The perfect way to end the school holidays! 17 beach cleans are happening along the [...]
Weymouth Food & Family Festival (previously Weymouth Food Festival) is returning to Lodmoor Country Park for the third time on Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th of July this year. It promises to be a great day out for all the family with entertainments including a live music stage, an onsite kitchen with [...]
A motion to reinstate funfair bookings on the Pavilion forecourt was passed at tonight’s meeting of Full Council (Wednesday 8th March). The dates for the funfairs are as follows: 29th April to 1st May (three days) 6th to 8th May (King’s coronation weekend, three days). 27th May to 4th June (May half-term, nine days) [...]
Services Committee met on Wednesday 1st March to consider a range of items, including proposals to celebrate the King’s coronation in Weymouth. Weymouth Town Council Services Committee have  agreed to a stage on the beach to hold a Coronation Community Concert on Sunday 7th May. The concert will feature local acts, performance groups and finish with [...]
SEAFEAST – The Dorset Seafood Festival is back on the shores of Weymouth this September, taking place over the weekend of the 9th & 10th September 2023 at the Weymouth Peninsula. The Festival organisers have announced a special local rate for tickets on the Sunday 10th September - half the price of a normal [...]
Weymouth Pavilion is pleased to announce that The Sensational 60s Experience is back at Weymouth Pavilion on Saturday 6th May with a brand-new production for 2023. Join them for the musical phenomenon the sixties at 60 with this festival of nostalgia. The show with the definite feelgood factor will transport you back to that [...]
Calling all Comedy lovers! Weymouth Pavilion’s hilarious Sunday Night Comedy is back on Sunday 19th February headlining comedian Rosie Jones! With her infectious laugh and high energy, ROSIE JONES has quickly become one of stand-up’s hottest properties. Since starting Rosie has quickly hone on to star on Live At The Apollo, The Jonathan Ross Show, [...]
Ukrainian National Opera presents Bizet’s Carmen and Puccini’s Madama Butterfly The opera company are thrilled to announce that for the first time ever the Ukrainian National Opera® is touring the UK from 9 February to 5 April 2023. Coming all the way from Dnipro, Ukraine, this opera company, featuring an impressive cast and accompanied [...]
SEAFEAST – The Dorset Seafood Festival which will take place on September 9th & 10th at the Weymouth Peninsula is pleased to announce two new local directors to the family run team; Sophie Kermani and Pippa Gibb. Sophie and Pippa are not only local business owners and residents of Weymouth, but are also sister [...]
Whilst many high streets and seaside destinations have suffered - impacted by Covid measures, Weymouth’s mix of independent retailers, owner led businesses and high standards has seen a rise in unique businesses trading within the town (alongside nationals) and has bought an international feel to the town, alongside national and international visitors. We [...]
After a sell-out tour last year, Gordon Buchanan is heading back on the road. One of the most prominent wildlife presenters and filmmakers working today, Gordon’s journey is a remarkable story to tell. Having produced some of the most popular wildlife programmes on the BBC, we have been able to see his passion for [...]
We Are Weymouth (BID) is excited to announce the return of the popular dinosaur trail for 2023, installed throughout Weymouth from 12th February to the 26th March. This year the trail features 5 life-size dinosaurs installed throughout the town, as well as a Dino PAW trail, all kicked off with a dino-tastic launch event on [...]
A mystical and fantastical array of events is set to take over Weymouth this Christmas as Steampunk hits the town. For one weekend only, official Steampunkers from across the country will descend on the town for a host of incredible, Christmas-themed, activities. What’s on This Xmas … The Big List 4th December 2021: [...]
We Are Weymouth BID has been working closely with the Jurassic Coast Trust over the past 18 months to develop a Jurassic Museum here in Weymouth, following the successful We Are Weymouth Dinosaur Trail in Feb/March 2022. Working with the Jurassic Coast Trust, We Are Weymouth BID sponsored the inspiring, fun and educational workshops in [...]
Weymouth & Portland Lions Club’s Annual Variety Show is planned to go ahead on Tuesday 22nd November 2022 at the Weymouth Pavilion Theatre, with curtain up at 7.30 pm. Lions Club President Julie Storey said, “It is lovely to once again welcome everyone to the theatre to enjoy an evening in the company of Weymouth [...]
Elves are coming back to Weymouth this November with We Are Weymouth’s Elf World Record Attempt andk the Christmas Light Illumination. This year, locals and visitors alike are asked to don their best elf attire and head down to New Bond Street to help beat the world record - 2,000 elves are needed.The elf celebrations [...]
Weymouth Town Council is inviting residents, local businesses and visitors of Weymouth to have a say on the draft Seafront Masterplan by joining a webinar. More than 2,200 people gave their views earlier in the year which were fed into a draft report, which is available at thinkweymouthseafront.co.uk Plus, sign up to join a [...]
In true We Are Weymouth (BID) style, the 2022 Christmas season is jam-packed with activities, events, workshops and performances for all ages - turning the town of Weymouth into nothing short of the North Pole itself! Building on the 4 weekends of Christmas from 2021, We Are Weymouth is replicating the schedule this year, [...]
Earlier this year, Weymouth Town Council appointed consultants HemingwayDesign to work on plans to enhance the seafront to make it a year-round destination for everyone to enjoy. Designer Wayne Hemingway HemingwayDesign provided an update on Weymouth’s emerging Seafront Masterplan on Monday 10th October. It follows a survey launch in May to gather public opinion which [...]
‘Invitin’ all ye scallywags and Strumpets, Rascals and Ruffians to partake of our free piratey shenanigans as our crews take over this ancient port of Weymouth for mischief and naughtiness!’ This October sees Weymouth celebrate its rich maritime history, with a focus on pirates! Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries high taxes led to [...]
Weymouth & Portland Lions Club, together with Purbeck Motocross Club, are gearing up to stage the annual Motocross event on Weymouth. This high-flying extravaganza over humps and bumps will be held on Weymouth beach on Sunday October 9th with bikes entering the sands from at 12 noon for practise laps. There will also be [...]
Weymouth is officially celebrating once more after the town retained the prestigious Purple Flag accreditation for managing its evening and night-time economy for 2022. Weymouth Town Council, working in partnership with We Are Weymouth BID recently showcased the town’s night-time economy to assessors from the Association of Town and City Management. During their visit, [...]
Weymouth’s Dusk ‘Til Dark event is set to return this September (23/24) with an underwater adventure weaving its way through the town. This magical event is a way to bring the Arts to the streets of Weymouth, allowing all from near and far to experience the spectacle. Activate Performing Arts works to create opportunities for [...]
Celebrate the best of Phil Collins on Saturday 8th October at Weymouth Pavilion with ‘And Finally…Phil Collins’. All tickets are £23 20% off tickets for those who work for the NHS or Public Services, to redeem the offer present your work ID or a Blue Light Card at the Box Office. For over 40 years, [...]