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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 [...]

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” [...]

New to this year’s SEAFEAST is ‘The Outcasts’, a feature focusing on unusual looking fish and seafood, specifically, Monkfish, Gurnard and Spider Crab. The Dorset Seafood Festival takes place over 10th & 11th September 2022 at the Weymouth Peninsula. The festival works closely with the Blue Marine Foundation (Blue Marine) [...]

Dorset Rock Choir are hosting 3 concerts over 2 days in the local area to raise much needed funds for the British Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal - the concerts are FREE to attend although donations via cash or just-giving will be much appreciated. Thursday 30th June - 12pm [...]

Weymouth is all ready to once again mark Armed forces Weekend. For further information visit Armed Forces Celebrations 2022 on Weymouth Seafront Saturday 18th June From 10am around 60 military vehicles make their way to Weymouth Pavilion’s forecourt. At 3.30pm they will start their engines and parade along Weymouth seafront. From [...]

At 11am on Saturday 11th June, Kirstein and Matt Parmenter became the first couple to exchange vows, rings and promises on Weymouth Beach in a bespoke Celebrant-led wedding ceremony. The event, led by Independent Celebrant Laura Bell founder of Fox and Star Ceremonies, was a momentous occasion for the town [...]

Volunteers are needed to join the 'Friends of Nothe Gardens' If you are keen to help support and improve the gardens please come along with your ideas and find out more at the initial meeting on:Wednesday 15th June at 4pm at the Nothe Tavern Friends groups help organise events, fundraise [...]

The Wessex Folk Festival returns over the Jubilee weekend after a three-year gap caused by Covid. The popular free festival will once again bring folk music and morris dancing to the streets of Weymouth. The highlight of the festival will be the Wight Hot Pipes, a six-piece band from the [...]

Weymouth Town Council has appointed consultants Hemingway Design and New Masterplanning to work on plans to enhance the seafront and make it a year-round destination for everyone to enjoy.  The team will work up proposals that focus on the beautiful 3-kilometre stretch of coastline including the beach and promenade close [...]

Awards recognise and celebrate Weymouth as one of the country’s best beaches as international Blue Flag celebrates its 35th anniversary Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy has today (Friday 13th May) announced Weymouth as one of the winners of the prestigious Blue Flag and Seaside Awards for summer 2022. Weymouth beach [...]

There are plenty of reasons to visit Weymouth, with a free firework display on Thursday 2nd June organised by Weymouth Town Council to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The spectacular display will take place on Weymouth seafront at 10pm after a beacon lighting ceremony at the Nothe Fort. The beacon [...]

Over recent years We Are Weymouth, the Business Improvement District (BID), alongside Weymouth Town Council has dedicated much time and resources to improving the town, and welcoming people to visit. The BID’s marketing strategy has been designed to help increase footfall and encourage more spending in the Town Centre. 👉Directions [...]

Weymouth Town Council’s new skatepark and parkour facility opened ahead of schedule on Friday (April 29th), providing a brand new place to skate and scoot. Click here for directions to The Marsh Skateboard Park and Parkour Area ( click the directions tab when the page opens) The £358,000 park was [...]

We Are Weymouth, the town’s Business Improvement District (BID) is excited to announce the installation of six more custom designed ceramic paving slabs located at key historical landmarks throughout the town. The paving slabs were designed by Ned Heywood of Heritage Ceramics based on artwork supplied by Weymouth Museum’s [...]

We Are Weymouth, The Weymouth BID is excited to announce a celebration of the Jurassic Coast with the Jurassic Coast Trust this Easter. With the Jurassic Coast showcasing rock formations from the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, its history spans 185 million years! Encouraging locals and visitors to get out [...]

Weymouth Beach has been named as one of the best in Europe, alongside beaches in Italy, Spain and Cyprus. A Trip Advisor survey lists Weymouth 19th in Europe’s Top 25 beaches, which was announced as part of the Travellers’ Choice Awards today (Wednesday 23rd February). Cllr Colin Huckle, Mayor of [...]

Directors of Weymouth Beach Volleyball Classic and Weymouth Town Council are delighted to announce We Are Weymouth The Weymouth BID as the event main sponsor for this year’s Classic.  We Are Weymouth will be officially recognised as the main sponsor of this year’s prestigious championships, held on Weymouth Beach from Friday 14th [...]