The summer season may have come to an end in Weymouth, but there’s no slowing down for We Are Weymouth (BID). This autumn and winter, the agenda is packed with FREE TO ATTEND events for all the family in Weymouth. From ethereal, gliding, giant opera singing dolls, to pirates running amok in the streets [...]
SEAFEAST - The Dorset Seafood Festival, Weymouth’s annual celebration of all things seafood, has once again proven its commitment to the Weymouth community and seafood sustainability, raising a remarkable sum for The Fishermen's Mission and recognising exceptional contributions to ocean health within the industry. The 2023 edition of SEAFEAST, held on 9th & 10th [...]
In advance of his visit to Weymouth Pavilion on Thursday 9 November 2023 Beyond Supervet - Noel Fitzpatrick shares his thoughts on how animals allow us to be ourselves and therefore, to be the best we can be... In a tone that brooks no contradiction, Professor Noel Fitzpatrick - known to millions of TV viewers [...]
The countdown is on for this year's Weymouth Beach Motocross and organisers are delighted to announce one of Weymouth’s premier manufacturing companies situated on the Granby Industrial estate ‘Weymouth Precision Engineers’ as this year headline sponsor. This high-flying extravaganza over humps and bumps will be held on Weymouth beach on Sunday October 15th with [...]
Nothe Fort is holding Weymouth Family Science Festival on Sunday 1st October from 10:30am-4pm, bringing visitors a wide range of science demonstrations to experience. Head to Nothe Fort for an unforgettable journey into the fascinating world of science at the Weymouth Family Science Festival. Get ready to ignite your curiosity and embark on an [...]
Family Fun Dog Show & Dorset Dog Friendly Business Awards Return to Weymouth This Sunday! Nothe Fort is teaming up once again with Dog Friendly.Social to bring you another dog-tastic Paws 4 Fort, right here at Weymouth’s number one heritage site. Taking place on Sunday 24th (11am-4pm), this dog show will host a collection of [...]
The National Trust are looking to build their team of volunteers who can base themselves at the Hardy Monument, Dorset for a few hours each week to join the Visitor Welcome team and help visitors make the most of their day out. Anyone interested is invited to come along to an open morning on Tuesday [...]
Weymouth Pavilion are excited to announce that Britain’s Got Talent winner GEORGE SAMPSON is starring in Weymouth Pavilion’s Christmas Pantomime Snow White as the Prince! George found his passion for performing on the streets of Manchester, Market Street at the age of twelve where he would busk three times a week, he was spotted as [...]
The final Reclaim Festival of 2023 is kicking off this Saturday 16th September, at the Nothe Fort in Weymouth. The festival, featuring talented young band, DJ workshops, art workshops, vintage clothes, silent disco and more, is FREE to attend from 4pm-8pm The final Reclaim Festival of 2023 - bigger, better and more to do... with [...]
Nothe Fort is partnering with Dog Friendly Social once again, bringing you a dog show like no other in Weymouth, Paws 4 Fort. Taking place on Sunday 24th (11am-4pm), this dog show will host a collection of local businesses, a family fun dog show, and the Dorset Dog Friendly Business Awards. Nothe Fort and Dog [...]
Weymouth Pavilion Christmas Pantomime SNOW WHITE From Saturday 16th December – Sunday 31st December, 2pm & 6pm Mirror, Mirror on the wall… who is the greatest Dame of all!? Weymouth Pavilion is delighted to announce that Jamie Riding is starring in Weymouth Pavilion’s Christmas Pantomime Snow White as the Dame! Born and bred in [...]
Made entirely of matchsticks and matchboxes these models have taken one man a lifetime to build. Nothe Fort will host the Matchstick Fleet by Phillip Warren for what may be the last time from Saturday 26th August until Thursday 31st August, opening between 10:30am and 4pm each day. Come and be amazed at the [...]
Live music show performing classic hits from the 1950s and 1960s on Saturday 2nd September at Weymouth Pavilion- tickets selling fast!
From hanging baskets overflowing with flowers, to planters of all shapes and sizes, Weymouth is an abundance of colour this summer. We Are Weymouth (BID), working in partnership with Weymouth Town Council, has worked tirelessly to plant and hang these beautiful baskets and boats throughout the town. Planting begins in January for the hanging [...]
Weymouth's award winning Nothe Fort is hosting a summer night to remember this August Bank Holiday! On Saturday 26th from 5pm, Nothe Fort will host Fort Fest, a night of live music from locally loved bands. This event will take place outdoors at the Fort in Weymouth. From the “Bad Town On The Coast” itself, [...]
Starting Saturday 22nd July Transpora will be operating a frequent service from the Weymouth Park and Ride site to Weymouth Beach. Transpora Group is working with Weymouth Town Council to promote the service. Park and Ride is seen as the sustainable way for families to visit Weymouth this summer. Not only is it cheaper [...]
To help raise awareness about free water refill stations along the beach front, Weymouth Town Council is holding a ‘tappy hour’ event on Friday 28th July. Between 1pm and 3pm, Council officers will be joined by Litter Free Dorset at one of the refill stations on the Promenade opposite the King’s Statue. They will be [...]
Round two of Reclaim Festival is kicking off this Friday 21st July, at the Nothe Fort in Weymouth. The festival is targeted at young people ages 16-25 years and features talented young musicians, DJs, art, vintage clothes, food, and refreshments - it is FREE to attend, and takes place at 6pm-10pm. Shop through a whole [...]
The organisers of SEAFEAST are delighted to collaborate with Weymouth College to present the ‘School of Fish’ - FREE children’s cookery workshops at this year's Dorset Seafood Festival, taking place on the 9th & 10th September. Weymouth College is Weymouth’s further education centre and offers a fantastic range of food, hospitality and catering courses [...]
Prepare to be captivated this September when Weymouth's enchanting event, Dusk Till Dark, takes centre stage once again! This extraordinary spectacle features larger-than-life puppets gracefully gliding through the streets, accompanied by mesmerizing opera performances and the rhythmic beats of drumming toy soldiers. 🎭✨ Don't miss this magical experience where all the world becomes a [...]
Today, Weymouth Town Council is celebrating after receiving a Green Flag Award for Greenhill Gardens and Sandsfoot Gardens. The news that Greenhill Gardens and Sandsfoot Gardens retained the accreditation - the international quality mark for parks and green spaces - is testament to the hard work and dedication of the team that care for [...]
We Are Weymouth (BID) is excited to announce that Weymouth has been voted The Sunday Times Best Beach in Britain 2023. This monumental achievement came off the back of a voting campaign where We Are Weymouth (BID) asked locals, businesses, and visitors to vote for Weymouth Beach! Using social media and email marketing, We [...]
This year's Weymouth Beach Volleyball Classic was officially launched last week at the Summer permanent courts on Weymouth Beach. The Weymouth Beach Volleyball Classic 2023 takes place from Thursday 20th July to Sunday 23rd July. We Are Weymouth (BID) and Weymouth Town Council are once again sponsoring this brilliant event - an event that [...]
The Victorian Weekend is the highlight of Nothe Fort’s annual programme of events. This summer the Ragged Victorians and more return to Weymouth’s number one heritage attraction, with exciting programme of immersive family friendly activities - taking you right back to the Victorian era. Taking place over the weekend of the 8th and 9th [...]
Weymouth Town Council has announced the return of the Summer Firework Displays over Weymouth Bay. The free events will take place over five dates in July and August with the additional 2 dates which are sponsored by Haven! Monday 31st July Monday 7th August Monday 14th August Monday 21st August Monday 28th August (Bank Holiday) [...]
Brand New Festival for Young People in Weymouth The first ever Reclaim Festival is kicking off this Friday 30th June, at the Nothe Fort in Weymouth. The festival, featuring talented young bands, DJs, art, vintage clothes, beach bar and paella, is FREE to attend from 5pm-10pm. Shop through a whole selection of preloved, vintage, [...]
Rock for Heroes - The U.K’s Number 1 Touring Rock Show are on the lookout for a local, young band to join them on the night of Saturday 12th August 2023 at 6:30pm at the Weymouth Pavilion. Grab the chance to experience a professional sound check and a full supporting act slot prior to the [...]
This year’s Armed Forces Weekend will be held between Saturday 17th June and Monday 19th June. Armed Forces and veterans continue to make a significant contribution to the nation and Weymouth by celebrating and providing a focus on the veteran’s charities and associations. https://youtu.be/Hm72jgSMaZo The event will start on Saturday 17th June from 10am with the arrival [...]
History repeats itself as the Squib National Championships return to Weymouth this summer. The first ever Squib Class Championships took place in the Bay 43 years ago and We Are Weymouth (BID) is excited to welcome the class back once again (June 25th to June 30th). We Are Weymouth, the town’s Business Improvement District [...]
Morris dancers from 17 dance sides will converge on Weymouth quayside over the first weekend in June to add to the party atmosphere of the Wessex Folk Festival. Resplendent in their colourful costumes, many of the sides dance in the Border and Cotswold traditions popular in the South West. In contrast, The Quayside Cloggies and [...]