Weymouth & Portland to host the first annual LGBT+ Pride Celebration
The event will take place July 26th-28th and promises to be a celebration of equality, diversity, community and all that this great area has to offer. The weekend of events is expected to attract thousands of visitors eager to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere.
Business Steps In To Open New Weymouth Tourist Information Centre
Did you know that visitors to Weymouth and Portland spend over 218 million pounds a year, with over 5 million day visits to West Dorset alone? And until recently, surprisingly, there was no dedicated Tourist Information Centre in the town. That was until local company, Dorset Cottage Holidays, stepped up to [...]
Weymouth Town to be Brightened up with a Public Art Trail
Last summer you may have joined b-side on a WalkTalkArt event, as part of a public consultation conducted by b-side on behalf of Weymouth & Portland Borough Council. The walks gave residents an opportunity to discuss ideas with others around what type of art, and which parts of [...]
Weymouth Seafront Lighting Scheme Finally Approved
Weymouth's new seafront lighting scheme has been given the go ahead by Weymouth and Portland Borough Council's Planning Committee.
New Playground Opens on The Marsh
The play area is suitable for children aged from three to 12 years. It includes a climbing hut, a seesaw, a trampoline, a combination swing, as well as many pieces of equipment suitable for children with disabilities.
A Christmas Wish From Weymouth Town Centre Shops
With thanks to: South West IT, Dan Roads, Bibis Home, Rolly's Fudge Shop, Elephant Road, Bear Shop, Fantastic Sausage Factory, Limelight Boutique, Pure Hair & Beauty, Fiona Penny Sunflowers, Wessex Aerials FM
Weymouth Xmas Elf Hunt 2018
Fun for the kids this December with the Weymouth Elf Hunt brought to you by Weymouth BID
Christmas Shopping Gets Easier in Weymouth with FREE Parking Throughout December
Weymouth’s town centre council-owned car parks will be free from 3pm onwards every day during December
Weymouth’s Gearing Up For another Big Christmas this December
Saturday 1 December the entire town centre comes alive with the main attraction being a fantastic Giant Snow Globe outside Debenhams, where people will be instantly transported - for free - to their very own Christmas Wonderland.
Have You Entered This Years Weymouth Harbour Christmas Swim Yet ?
Every year thousands of people line the harbour at Weymouth to witness this annual Lions event which has become a landmark event for the town. 498 swimmers took the plunge last year, which was a record, raising over £20,000* for a whole host of national and local charities.
Much Love Shown for Weymouth and Portland’s Parks and Gardens #loveweyportparks2018
Weymouth and Portland Borough Council have thanked everyone who entered the #loveweyportparks2018 photography competition this year.
Individuals Being Commemorated in Dorset for Pages of the Sea
INDIVIDUALS ANNOUNCED TO BE COMMEMORATED WITH SAND PORTRAITS AT WEYMOUTH AND LYME REGIS FOR DANNY BOYLE’S ARMISTICE COMMISSION Private Stanley McDougall VC and Rifleman Kulbir Thapa VC, who served in the First World War, will be commemorated in large-scale sand portraits for Danny Boyle’s Armistice commission Pages of the Sea [...]
Pages of the Sea … WW1 Commemorative Events in Weymouth
Pages of the Sea ... Danny Boyle’s commission for 14-18 NOW to mark the centenary of Armistice Day will be taking place on Weymouth Beach on 11 November. On 11 November 2018, the public is invited to gather on beaches across the UK for [...]
Three of Weymouth’s Thriving Restaurants Gain International Recognition
After one of the best Summers in recent history, Weymouth’s thriving restaurant scene is booming and three local business are celebrating international recognition from the worlds largest travel site* TripAdvisor
Meet the Memo Project Team Drop In Sessions on Portland
In October 2017 Jurassica and the Memo Project joined forces in a partnership with Eden Project International Limited to develop a world class visitor destination on Portland . Keen to inform the public at all stages of the planning and development the project team have arranged the following public [...]
Weymouth Peninsula regeneration moves a step closer
Councillors have backed ambitious plans to breathe fresh life into the landmark Weymouth Peninsula site. Members of Weymouth and Portland Borough Council’s Management Committee voted in favour of progressing the regeneration scheme when they met today, Tuesday 18 September. [...]
Weymouth awarded prestigious Purple Flag status
Weymouth town centre is officially celebrating after receiving the news that we have been awarded the prestigious Purple Flag accreditation. We have been awarded this for our evening and night-time economy. Blue, Green… and now Purple! Similar to the Blue Flag award for beaches and the Green Flag award for [...]
Weymouth Carnival Air Displays 2018
There was much disappointment this year when the Carnival Committee announced that the expected display by The RAF Red Arrows wouldn't be taking place on carnival day due to scheduling issues with the Red Arrows team. The carnival organisers have worked hard though to arrange an alternative airshow for [...]
Community Input Needed For Weymouth Public Art Project
Weymouth and Portland Council have appointed b-side – a local arts organisation based in Dorset – to help us deliver an exciting new art installation in Weymouth. The aim is to deliver a high-quality, creative enhancement in the town centre. The team at b-side have a wealth of experience of commissioning [...]
The Way We Were – Weymouth Beach 1965 When Hollywood Came to Town
John Schlesinger's version of Thomas Hardy's Far From The Madding Crowd was filmed mainly on location in Dorset in 1965, a number of scenes were shot in and around Weymouth. These included the circus scenes shot at Coombe Valley and [...]