From the Christmas Lights Switch On to encouraging shoppers to support Small Business Saturday, free parking dates in selected Weymouth car parks have been announced. Weymouth Town Council successfully applied to Dorset Council to allow free parking in its car parks on Saturday 25th November and Saturday 2nd December. Participating town centre car parks [...]
THE MYSTICAL, MAGICAL AND MECHANICAL COMES TO WEYMOUTH STEAMPUNK WEEKEND THIS CHRISTMAS Where many towns might be rolling out the ice rinks, or setting up the alpine markets, the Weymouth Steampunk Weekend offers something a little different. The world of Steampunk descends on the coastal town, bringing the magical, the mechanical and the [...]
Nothe Fort Weymouth is hosting a Remembrance Event to honour those who served and remember their sacrifice, this Saturday 11th November. The event will take place between 10:30am-3pm. The Remembrance Event at Nothe Fort will include an official flag raising with a bugle performance of the Last Post followed by the Nothe Fort Artillery [...]
Great news has been announced about Weymouth Fireworks 2024 Next year’s dates for summer firework displays and funfair bookings have been agreed by Weymouth Town Council’s Environment and Services Committee. These Weymouth Seafront Fireworks have become immensely popular among visitors and locals alike over past years so this news is very good news for [...]
The Stylistics, who are currently on a sold out tour in the US, are embarking on a 25 UK ‘Greatest Hits Tour’ in October/November/December 2023. We’re delighted to announce that The Stylistics will be stopping at Weymouth Pavilion on Tuesday 7th November, all tickets are £37.50. BOOK NOW AT WEYMOUTHPAVILION.COM With their charisma, style [...]
Nothe Fort, renowned for its historical significance, is all set to cast a spell on visitors this Halloween with an array of enchanting activities and spine-chilling experiences. From ghoulish ghost hunts to spellbinding potion-making, Nothe Fort promises an unforgettable Halloween adventure for visitors of all ages. The activities will take place from Saturday 21st [...]
Weymouth born Artist & Sound Designer Joe Butcher returns home to collaborate with The Nothe Fort museum on a brand-new project funded by the Arts Council of England. Voices from the Walls will re-purpose previously abandoned dungeons and tunnels to create an immersive audio-visual experience for visitors utilising the natural reverb and atmosphere of [...]
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 [...]