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TOWNS OF CULTURE 2025 REVEALS LAUNCHPAD GRANT WINNERS
Portland and Weymouth, the proud recipients of Dorset’s Towns of Culture 2025 title, have today unveiled the first cohort of successful applicants to receive funding through the REVEAL Launchpad Fund. With over a dozen projects selected, the fund awards up to £1,500 to help individuals, organisations and community groups deliver [...]
Brough Superior Motorcycles and Historical Tours at the Lawrence of Arabia Hotel, Weymouth, for Charities
On Thursday 15th May, the Lawrence of Arabia Hotel is hosting a meeting of The ‘Rolls Royce’ of motorcycles - the Brough Superiors, including TE Lawrence’s own 1929 Brough Superior SS-100 motorcycle, nicknamed George VI. T.E. Lawrence, better known to the World historically as Lawrence of Arabia, came to live [...]
CHESIL ROCKS IS BACK FOR 2025
Chesil Rocks is back for 2025, promising an unforgettable day of comedy, live music, community spirit and fun in the heart of the Jurassic Coast at Weymouth Pavilion. Taking place on 21st June, this year’s event is set to be the best yet, with a packed lineup of local, [...]
Did you break into Weymouth’s Nothe Fort between 1956 and 1979? Tell your story!
If you were one of the legion of scallywags who trespassed into Nothe Fort between 1956 and 1979, you're an important part of Nothe Fort's history! Nothe Fort would love to hear your tales of adventure so we can share them with our visitors. In return, Weymouth Civic Society [...]
Uncover the hidden secrets of Nothe Fort’s Cold War Nuclear Bunker!
Join Nothe Fort in marking the Cold War Network Heritage Week with special tour of the Fort’s Cold War Nuclear Bunker on Saturday 17 May! Learn about the secret system that was put in place during the Cold War era that enabled a select number of people to survive [...]
WE ARE WEYMOUTH ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR WEYMOUTH MUSEUM POP-UP
We Are Weymouth, the town’s Business Improvement District (BID), is pleased to announce that it is providing additional funding to support the continued development of Weymouth Museum’s pop-up offering. The Weymouth Museum Trust, which operates the museum, has been working to create an engaging, family-friendly pop-up museum in the [...]
Everything you need to know about VE Day 80 celebrations in Weymouth
A beacon lighting, a beach concert, and an array of community events have been organised to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day in the town, Weymouth Town Council has confirmed. The range of events to mark the 80-year anniversary since the end of World War II in Europe [...]
Weymouth’s Bumper Events Leaflet Launches Ahead of Summer Season
To celebrate a bumper year of events and festivals, Weymouth Town Council and We Are Weymouth (BID) have teamed up to bring you the 2025 events leaflet, which is bursting with exciting and unmissable events for all to enjoy. From free live music sessions and summer firework displays to zombie [...]
NEW: ‘LAST BUS’ BOOST FOR WEYMOUTH’S NIGHTLIFE
We Are Weymouth, the town’s Business Improvement District (BID), is excited to announce the launch of a new late-night bus service pilot, starting in May and running through until 31st December. This initiative is designed to support Weymouth’s vibrant night-time economy, improve safety, and create new employment opportunities across the [...]
GROOVE BACK IN TIME: WE ARE WEYMOUTH LAUNCHES 60s & 70s ERA WEEKEND
We Are Weymouth, the town’s Business Improvement District (BID), is thrilled to announce the next instalment of its nostalgic #WeyBackWhen campaign - the 60s & 70s Era Weekend. Set to take place from Friday 2nd May to Sunday 4th May 2025, this vibrant event invites locals and visitors alike [...]
New Weymouth Wheel Offers Stunning Views from Weymouth Beach
A brand-new attraction is set to transform Weymouth Beach, as the eagerly awaited Weymouth Wheel opens to the public today (Tuesday 29th April). This impressive observation wheel promises visitors a breathtaking new way to experience the beauty of the Jurassic coastline. Following the successful completion of construction [...]
Weymouth Sand Goes Global as Indian Artist Receives Prestigious Award
World-renowned Indian sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has been honoured with the inaugural Fred Darrington Award for Excellence in Art and Culture at SandWorld's International Sand Sculpture Festival 2025, in Weymouth. The award celebrates Sudarsan's extraordinary contribution to global sand art and recognises his powerful 10-foot sculpture of Lord Ganesha, [...]
CRACK THE CASE WITH “THE GREAT EGG-SCAPE” THIS EASTER IN WEYMOUTH
We Are Weymouth, Weymouth’s Business Improvement District is egg-cited to announce a cracking new family-friendly experience this spring! In partnership with High Street Safari, The Great Egg-scape is a FREE augmented reality (AR) story trail launching in Lodmoor Hill and along Dorchester Road, just in time for Easter. This [...]
Easter Wonderland Adventures at Nothe Fort!
Visit the Fort for a fantastical Easter Celebration like no other, with plenty of fun for all the family: Saturday 5th April – Monday 21st April 10.30am – 4.00pm Quiet Opening Saturday 12th April 10.00am Count eggs around the Fort in our Easter Egg Hunt Play Victorian croquet in the [...]
A World Within Worlds at Cove Gallery
From Jurassic Coast to Tom Kerridge’s Table: Krystyna Sargent’s ‘Worlds Within Worlds’ Debut Exhibition at Cove Gallery Renowned local ceramicist Krystyna Sargent, celebrated for her distinctive, nature-inspired pieces featured in Tom Kerridge’s recipe book ‘Tom’s Table’ and used at Weymouth’s acclaimed Catch restaurant, is launching her first solo exhibition at [...]
Have a Rocking Mothers Day at Nothe Fort Weymouth
Nothe Fort will be hosting a heartwarming celebration for visitors to share with their nearest and dearest this Sunday 30th March with doors opening at 10:30am-4pm. This event will host around 100 members of Weymouth and Dorchester Rock Choirs, who have been developing a performance for the special occasion [...]
ARTS COUNCIL SUPPORT HELPS ‘REVEAL’ MORE CULTURE IN 2025
Weymouth & Portland’s Towns of Culture 2025 programme has been awarded further grant funding by Arts Council England through the National Lottery Project Grants. The project, titled ‘Reveal’ Portland & Weymouth Towns of Culture 2025, has been awarded up to £59,804 to support the next phase of this exciting [...]
Celebrate the 35th Great Dorset Beach Clean: Join In for a Cleaner Coastline!
Litter Free Dorset is excited to announce the 35th Great Dorset Beach Clean will take place from 5th to 13th April 2025, and everyone is invited to join in this fantastic community effort to keep our beautiful coastline pristine. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than last [...]
Towns of Culture 2025 Kicks Off with Unmissable Launch Events in Portland & Weymouth
Towns of Culture 2025 is revealed with a weekend of vibrant, thought-provoking and immersive cultural events in Portland & Weymouth. Taking place on 25th and 26th April, the launch celebrations will showcase live performances, music, and artistic experiences, all free to attend. Weymouth: Towns of Culture 2025 Launch Party [...]
Double-bill adventure into the Victorian Age and Cold War Era at Nothe Fort this weekend!
Join Nothe Fort Weymouth for a double-bill weekend of adventuring through time! With family activities and talks exploring the lives of children in the Victorian age, and on Saturday, tours for adults uncovering the hidden secrets of the Nuclear Bunker, with talks led by a Cold War researcher. Victorian [...]