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, [...]
On Saturday 17th September, Weymouth Town Council will hold a community memorial service for people who want to come together and remember Queen Elizabeth II. It takes place at Greenhill Gardens at 11am and will be led by the Mayor of Weymouth’s chaplain Brian Ellis. Cllr Ann Weaving, Mayor of Weymouth, said: “The Queen was [...]
SEAFEAST – The Dorset Seafood Festival – is set to take place over the weekend of 10th & 11th September 2022, at the Weymouth Peninsula. The award-winning Festival, with probably the largest seafood menu in the country (over 60 seafood dishes), is an event with a conscience, promoting responsibly sourced seafood, raising funds for [...]
An ocean adventure is set to weave its way through the streets of Weymouth this 23rd and 24th September 2022, as Activate and Inside Out Dorset festival present another Dusk 'til Dark spectacle: Peixos by Surruga. This free to attend event is a spellbinding parade inside an eerie underwater world featuring luminescent sea creatures and [...]
Weymouth has been turned into a giant canvas as a mural trail officially launches at several locations today (Monday 15th August). The brand new artworks make up the Weymouth Mural Trail, which is a partnership between Weymouth Town Council and We Are Weymouth, featuring a range of unique artworks by several local and UK-based artists. [...]
The Rod Stewart Songbook are delighted to be performing at the Weymouth Pavilion on Thursday 25th August 2022. Their spectacular theatre production is the ultimate homage to Rod Stewart, featuring Pete McCall, Europe’s foremost tribute. Along with his sensational live band, you will be taken on a musical journey spanning 50 years, when one of [...]
The completion of the annual charity carpet bedding display at Greenhill Gardens took place in the gardens earlier today in the presence of Cllr Ann Weaving, Mayor of Weymouth along with Cllr Ken Whatley (councillor for Melcombe Regis), Greenhill gardeners, Weymouth Town Council’s Parks & Open Spaces Manager and trustees from MV Freedom. Each year, [...]
We Are Weymouth (BID), in association with Celtic rock band The Dolmen, is excited to announce the return of pirates to Weymouth this October with a free to attend Weymouth Pirate Fest 2022! This family-focused festival will take place from 11am on 15th October with activities throughout Weymouth Town Centre. Entertainers, musicians, and performers [...]
This summer’s swashbuckling, family friendly, panto event takes place from 13th to 21st August at the Lodmoor Palladium, in association with We Are Weymouth. Guests can take in the show from comfortable theatre seats in the brand new 34m wide, state of the art, tiered palladium. As well as the action-packed panto, there are outdoor [...]
This Friday, 5th August, Weymouth Town Council hosts a community event to celebrate ten years since the sailing events took place as part of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. People are encouraged to come along, bring a picnic, and enjoy a host of free activities between 11am and 3pm. These include children’s mini-Olympic [...]
A Brand-New Season of Sunday Night Comedy returns to Weymouth Pavilion on the 25th September with multi-award winning Angela Barnes A brand-new season of Weymouth Pavilion’s Sunday Night Comedy is set to return to Weymouth Pavilion this September with top TV headliners! The first performance of the season will see multi-award winning Angela Barnes take [...]
2022 marks 10yrs since Weymouth & Portland hosted the 2012 Olympic Sailing events and the Olympic legacy can be seen throughout the town. Since 2012, Weymouth & Portland have continued to host championship water sports events, due to its calm waters, steady stream of wind and high-quality facilities. Weymouth & Portland is world renowned for [...]
Legendary musicians Courtney Pine, Robbie McIntosh and Ben Waters are centre stage this August at the award winning Nothe Fort , Weymouth. They will be bringing Rock, Blues and Jazz sessions to midsummer Monday evenings. The three Nothe Fort Sessions, on Monday 15th, 22nd and 29th August, are the brainchild of globe-trotting, Boogie Woogie Maestro, [...]
At last, he’s back, it’s been a while due to the pandemic, but the cheeky crooner himself, Darron Garnett. ‘The Voice Of Cool Swing’, will be joining ‘The Friends of Greenhill Gardens’ for an afternoon of Swing featuring songs from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, Matt Monro and more. On Sunday 7th August [...]
Litter Free Dorset has partnered with Weymouth Town Council and Weymouth & Portland Marine Litter Project to launch a new initiative to reduce single use plastic waste this summer, opening on Wednesday 27th July. Weymouth will host a new toy library on the slipway next to the Beach Office, to encourage reuse of beach toys [...]
Weymouth BID, trading as We Are Weymouth, working in partnership with Weymouth Town Council had the pleasure of guiding the Britain in Bloom judges along a designated route through Weymouth on Tuesday 19th July 2022. The national Britain in Bloom competition recognises communities of all shapes and sizes with a focus on three main criteria: [...]
“A decade on from Weymouth hosting the Olympic and Paralympic sailing events, Weymouth Town Council is hosting a series of free events on the beach to recapture the Olympic spirit and encourage more people to get active,” says Cllr Ann Weaving, Mayor of Weymouth. Get Active on Weymouth Beach is a free event suitable for [...]
For the first time, Weymouth Harbour businesses Weyfish, Hatch on the Harbour, and Catch at The Old Fish Market will have a dedicated dining zone at SEAFEAST, the Dorset Seafood Festival. SEAFEAST returns to the Weymouth Peninsula over the weekend of 10th & 11th September, bringing together seafood producers and seafood fans from across the [...]
World-renowned Dolly Parton tribute act, The Dolly Show, embarks on a national theatre tour and is at Weymouth Pavilion on 10 August 2022, featuring West End star Kelly O’Brien. “There are a lot of Dolly fans in the town, and I can’t wait to entertain them in this fantastic venue” says Kelly. Australian born singer [...]