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 [...]
Weymouth Parks and Gardens Events 2018
This year Weymouth and Portland’s Parks and Gardens have some really exciting events planned from music to art to teddy bear’s picnics - there is something for everyone to enjoy! As most of these events are free, the whole family can come and enjoy a cheap and fun day out. [...]
Video Mockup Illustrates Potential Of Weymouth Seafront Lighting Concept
Weymouth's new seafront lighting scheme gets a little closer today with an open forum at Weymouth Library today (18 May) and tomorrow (19 May) where all are invited to come and talk to the designers and feed their ideas into the design process. Following the consultation there will be an [...]
Weymouth Beach Wins Yet More Awards …
This year environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy is presenting 190 awards to England’s very best beaches, including 65 international Blue Flags and 125 Seaside Awards (eight more than last year), with 42 beaches achieving both awards. This includes awards to Weymouth & Portland Borough Council’s Weymouth Beach. Weymouth Beach joins [...]
Weymouth residents invited to exhibition of seafront lighting concept
Weymouth residents will soon get their first peek at the potential new lighting scheme for the esplanade, as an exhibition is being planned to share the designers’ ideas and invite involvement from the community in shaping the lighting effects being displayed. Pictured above One aspect of the Weymouth Lighting concept [...]
Paul Atterbury Discusses The Arts and Weymouth on Radio Solent
Paul Atterbury was interviewed on Radio Solent this morning talking about how art and culture can improve the town. Images on this page The Boat Project 2012 and Nothe Fort Sound and Light Spectacular 2014 https://www.love-weymouth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/radio-solent.mp3
Give it a Go
Weymouth is leading the charge for Joe Diomede's great idea! Pop into 'Cobblekeys 'n' Tees Gift Shop' in the town. Buy a badge with a minimum donation of 50p - pin it on! Get a couple to hand out - put 'em in your pocket! Look out for each other and see what happens! [...]
Weymouth Based Dream Cottages Launches Exciting New Website
Weymouth based Dream Cottages have announced the launch of their brand new website. Packed full of exciting new features, such as holiday inspiration, things to do and town guides, it really is your 'one stop shop' for all things Dorset and includes a wide selection of superior holiday properties in Weymouth and Portland. [...]
On Chesil Beach Trailer
Weymouth and Portland hits the big screen again on 18 May 2018 with the release on On Chesil Beach based on Ian McEwan's novel. For more about the film check out on IMDB
Weymouth & Portland In The Movies Again in The Mercy Starring Colin Firth
A couple of years ago location shooting took place on the sea wall at Chiswell on Portland for a new movie staring Colin Firth based on the story of amateur sailor Donald Crowhurst and his solo attempt to circumnavigate the globe. The film went on release on 9 February [...]
Weymouth Indian restaurant joins forces with local college to expand students cooking horizons
Sujon Mia – award-winning Head Chef at Shalims Balti House Weymouth – is joining forces with Weymouth College’s catering and hospitality students to create a night of Indian Cuisine at the College’s HIX Academy Restaurant on Wednesday 21st February. Sujon will work with the students throughout the day delivering a masterclass [...]
Pennsylvania Castle shortlisted in National Wedding Awards – ‘Best Castle Wedding Venue’ category
− Hitched reveal the UK’s finalists in Wedding Awards − Perfect Wedding, You & Your Wedding and Hitched have joined forces to recognise the UK's very best wedding suppliers with The Wedding Awards 2018. The shortlist has been announced and flying the flag for Portland, Dorset is Pennsylvania Castle. A [...]
Portland Port Cruise Calendar 2018
A record year of Cruise ship arrivals has been announced by Portland Port with 32 cruise ship arrivals confirmed as of 1 February 2018
Portland Port’s 2018 Cruise Season Set to be Another Record Breaker
Portland Port’s 2018 cruise season is going to be another record breaker with the greatest number of cruise calls and passengers to date. Overall the port is expecting to handle 32 cruise ships bringing nearly 39,000 passengers into Portland. Over the last 10 years the numbers have grown substantially from [...]