The countdown is on! In just over a weeks time the renowned Dorset Seafood Festival will return to the Weymouth Peninsula on September 7th and 8th for its 16th year. This year's festival promises an unforgettable weekend of Dorset and UK seafood, the best of Dorset ales, English sparkling wine, cocktails, live music curated by [...]
A new e-bike share scheme launched in three Dorset areas today, boosting access to sustainable transport and contributing towards cutting traffic congestion, while helping to improve air quality and health. Operated by UK-based shared sustainable transport providers, Beryl, in partnership with Dorset Council, the scheme comprises 121 e-bikes available to hire from a network [...]
Representatives from local councils, and organisations representing the arts, business and communities in Portland and Weymouth are celebrating after learning their bid to become Dorset Towns of Culture 2025 was successful. The initiative is run by the Arts Development Agency which today announced that Portland and Weymouth will take the baton from Bridport in 2025, [...]
The Weymouth Pavilion Theatre will be illuminated in blue and gold from 23rd - 28th July to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of NCI. The organisation now has 60 Lookouts all around the coast and is run on a daily basis entirely by volunteer Watchkeepers. To celebrate this milestone a commemorative flag has been travelling from [...]
Weymouth Town Council will host five spectacular firework displays over Weymouth seafront with the first one being on Monday 29th July and then on every Monday in August (5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th). The displays will start at 9.30pm and as the fireworks will be fired from a boat moored in Weymouth Bay spectacular [...]
Greenhill Gardens and Sandsfoot Gardens in Weymouth will once again fly the prestigious Green Flag Award after achieving the international quality mark for parks and green spaces. Today, (Tuesday 16th July), Weymouth Town Council is celebrating after retaining the Green Flag Award for both Greenhill Gardens and Sandsfoot Gardens, which are a riot of colour [...]
Weymouth, 27-28 September 2024 - We Are Weymouth is delighted to announce the return of the highly anticipated Dusk Til Dark event, now in its fourth year. This exciting, FREE-TO-ATTEND performing arts event is perfect for the whole family and will be held over two days, transforming Weymouth into a vibrant hub of music, [...]
Nothe Fort has been shortlisted for the Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Award ... Charity Kids in Museums has run a prestigious annual award since 2004, recognising the most family friendly heritage sites in the UK. It is the only museum award to be judged by families. From late March to early June, families across [...]
The Crown Hotel Weymouth, a former Georgian Coaching Inn and one of Weymouth’s landmark hotels, has been awarded a three-star rating by the AA (Automobile Association) following a rigorous inspection. The centrally located hotel, which has been welcoming travellers for over 200 years, recently underwent an unannounced inspection by AA’s Hotel & Hospitality Services. [...]
We Are Weymouth, Weymouth’s Business Improvement District held its Annual General Meeting at the Nothe Fort on Tuesday 11th June with over 60 attendees. The AGM not only discussed We Are Weymouth’s busy 2023/2024 year, highlighting some of its successes but showed the business community what was to come for the rest of 2024/25. [...]
The Dorset Seafood Festival is thrilled to announce the return of the iconic Champagne Pommery brand as a sponsor for this year’s Festival! Pommery is a global player when it comes to making fine wines and is now making waves this side of the channel in the world of English Sparkling Wine. Launching Louis Pommery [...]
Award winning visitor attraction, Nothe Fort, will be hosting a range of events to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day and the role Weymouth played in the Normandy Landings. From Thursday 6th June, Nothe Fort will hold an exhibition and commemorative event for the local community, as well as tours and talks delivered by volunteers [...]
Weymouth Town Council is inviting residents to come and see the recently revamped Radipole Park and Gardens at a Fun Day on Saturday 15th June to mark the official opening. The event runs from 11am to 2pm at the park on Radipole Park Drive and features performances by the Quangle Wangle Choir and the [...]
Weymouth Town Council is teaming up with Coastline Cruises to offer free boat trips from Weymouth to Portland on four dates in June highlighting the crucial role this region played in the D-Day operations during World War II. UPDATE: ALL TICKETS HAVE NOW BEEN ALLOCATED To mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the free boat [...]
The Wessex Folk Festival returns to Weymouth over the weekend of 1st and 2nd June, one of the only FREE TO ATTEND UK folk festivals remaining. Weymouth is steeped in a rich history, its historic harbour the perfect backdrop for a weekend of folk performances. The award-winning beach (Sunday Times Britain’s Best Beach 2023), [...]
Weymouth’s number one heritage attraction, Nothe Fort, will be welcoming visitors for nine days of family fun with Pirate Week between Saturday 25th May – Sunday 2th June. Open daily between 10:30am-4:00pm, visitors can expect heaps of pirate fun and treasure to find. The passion for pirates in Weymouth is well known, and bringing that [...]
With tickets from £5 for adults and children under 3 go free the Weymouth Land Train is the absolute best way to discover Weymouth’s seafront, iconic lifting bridge, the Esplanade, and historic Harbour. Lots of fun for all ages and with the opportunity for kids to have their photo taken in the driving seat [...]
Weymouth, UK – Weymouth Sailing Club (WSC) welcomes everyone to discover the joy of sailing at their Open Day on June 8th. From 10 AM to 2 PM, visitors can learn about the club, sail on a variety of boats, and enjoy amenities like a members' bar and BBQ decking with stunning views across [...]
Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy has today announced the winners of the prestigious Blue Flag and Seaside Awards for summer 2024, and among them is Weymouth Beach. This year Weymouth Beach has met the high standard required to be awarded the Blue Flag and Seaside Award for another year, which is fantastic news for [...]
Attention food lovers! Weymouth's SPRING FEAST 24Â is gearing up to satisfy your taste buds and support local businesses. With a clear focus on great food and drink in local venues, Weymouth businesses bring you FEAST24; dedicated to bringing a wonderful variety of fantastic value menus together for a fortnight at key times of [...]
Mark your calendars for a night of pure exhilaration as Weymouth Pavilion transforms into the ultimate Eurovision extravaganza on Saturday, May 11th, starting at 7pm! Prepare to be swept away on a wave of music, laughter, and pure entertainment, hosted by none other than Weymouth's very own dynamo, JAMIE RIDING, renowned for his unforgettable performance [...]
DJ Property, the new owners of The Rectory, the Grade II Listed building in Weymouth Town Centre, formerly home to The Clipper pub, have found a new home for the building sign. They have gifted the historic ‘Clipper’ sign to Jo Holland as a surprise moving in gift for her parents, Jon and Julie [...]
Get ready to tantalise your taste buds because FEAST Weymouth is back again this spring. From May 10th to May 24th, 2024, Weymouth showcases its credentials as a foodie haven as participating restaurants release their much-anticipated FEAST offers. FEAST May Menus are Now LIVE ... Click here to view [...]
Leading UK attractions, including SEA LIFE Weymouth, support this year’s World Book Day with magical offer for young readers. Those who arrive dressed as a much-loved book character or carrying their favourite book will gain complimentary entry To get into the spirit of World Book Day® and encourage children to share their passion for reading, [...]
Nothe Fort Weymouth  is the place to be from the 10th – 18th February, 10:30am-4pm daily when it will be presenting nine days of educational and immersive family activities, spanning over the Half Term. Visitors can get up close and personal with the Fort’s wartime equipment and join in with activities that will take [...]
Save the date - this year’s Dorset Seafood Festival will be held on the weekend of 7-8 September, on the Weymouth Peninsula. Committed local businesses and staunch festival supporters have come together to ensure Weymouth’s annual celebration of all thing’s seafood will continue in 2024. Fears that this unique event would no longer be [...]
Weymouth, get ready to unleash your inner dino at the first-ever "Chase the Dinosaur" event on Saturday, 10th February 2023, at Weymouth Beach. This unique and fun-filled run invites participants of all ages to don their favourite dinosaur costumes and embark on a thrilling journey along the stunning coastline. Throughout the weekend come and [...]
Weymouth's festive spirit was ignited as almost 40 businesses took part in the We Are Weymouth Winter Wonderland Window Display Competition over the 2023 festive period. The competition saw an impressive array of participants, each contributing to the festive ambience of Weymouth's streets. The exceptional efforts of all participants are commended, showcasing the dedication [...]
WEYMOUTH PAVILION WEDDING FAIR – SUNDAY 14th JANUARY 11am-3pm Weymouth Pavilion is a versatile wedding venue for hosting either an intimate wedding ceremony and reception in one of our smaller rooms, or for accommodating a larger wedding ceremony in our magical theatre followed by a reception in our large Ocean Room. Stunning views of [...]
A Christmas Carol performed as never before, in atmospheric Victorian Gundeck! Weymouth’s number one heritage attraction, Nothe Fort, is hosting an authentic and unique theatre production from AsOne Theatre, with the retelling of the classic ‘A Christmas Carol’. Taking place on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th December, this promises to be a unique chance to [...]