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Weymouth Beach Motocross is GO!
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 [...]
Weymouth celebrates renewal of Purple Flag status for its night-time economy
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 [...]
DUSK ‘TIL DARK EVENT BRINGS THE ARTS TO LOCAL WEYMOUTH COMMUNITY
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 [...]
‘And Finally…Phil Collins’ 20% Ticket Discount Now Available for NHS & Public Service Employees at Weymouth Pavilion
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 [...]
Memorial Service for Queen Elizabeth II to be Held in Greenhill Gardens
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 [...]
Everything You Need to Know About SEAFEST – The Dorset Seafood Festival 2022
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 [...]
Peixos by Surruga … Under the Sea Adventure to Weave Through the Streets of Weymouth
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 [...]
Weymouth becomes giant canvas for new mural trail
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 [...]
The Rod Stewart Songbook Thursday 25 August Weymouth Pavilion
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 [...]
Greenhill Gardens Bedding Honours Queens Award Winning Charity MV Freedom
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 [...]
Weymouth Pirate Festival is Back October ‘22
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 [...]
We Are Weymouth sponsors Pirates Ahoy! at the Lodmoor Palladium
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 [...]
Community Celebration of Olympic Anniversary in Nothe Gardens
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 [...]
Brand-New Season of Sunday Night Comedy returns to Weymouth Pavilion
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 [...]
Weymouth & Portland Home of Olympians
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 & [...]
Summer Evenings, Legendary Musicians and an Award Winning Venue
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 [...]
The Voice Of Cool Swing returns to the Gardens, thanks to ‘The Friends of Greenhill Gardens’
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 [...]
Free Beach Toys to Borrow & Reuse at Weymouth’s New Toy Library!
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 [...]
Weymouth Blossoms on Hottest Day of the Year for Britain in Bloom Judging
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 [...]
Weymouth Town Council’s multi-sports beach event marks a decade since London 2012 Olympics
“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 [...]


