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New football exhibition coming to Weymouth – June to August 2026
Weymouth Museum Trust is putting together an exhibition entitled ‘A World First in Weymouth – A football exhibition’ to coincide with the FIFA World Cup being held this year. The exhibition will tell the remarkable story of Pat Dunn – the first female Football Association referee, who came from Weymouth, [...]
Get Stitching at Nothe Fort with Woolly Wednesdays
Nothe Fort is inviting the local community to pick up their needles and get creative with the launch of Woolly Wednesdays, a free weekly craft drop‑in running from Wednesday 22 April to Wednesday 24 June 2026, 10am–12pm. The friendly, inclusive sessions invite knitters, crocheters, and textile enthusiasts of all [...]
Weymouth Unveils New Events Leaflet Ahead of a Packed 2026 Calendar 🎉
Weymouth Town Council and We Are Weymouth (BID)Â have teamed up to launch the 2026 events leaflet, which is jam-packed with exciting activities for everyone to enjoy. From a seafood festival to free live music sessions, a series of firework displays, zombie and pirate-themed weekends, 2026 provides a variety of [...]
The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War – Textile Exhibition at Nothe Fort
This July, Nothe Fort will host the remarkable textile exhibition The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War, an 80 metre knitted and crocheted installation exploring the social history of Britain during the Second World War. Running throughout July 2026, the exhibition offers visitors a visually striking and immersive journey [...]
Funding awarded to protect Weymouth’s iconic Nothe Fort
Dorset Council has awarded £137,751 to Weymouth Civic Society to support vital waterproofing works at Nothe Fort. The investment will help protect the historic landmark, reduce water ingress, and create better conditions for exhibits, events and visitors. The works form part of Nothe Fort’s wider programme to address longstanding damp [...]
Explore Science with Mini Professors at Nothe Fort’s Science Day!
Visit Nothe Fort for an immersive Science Day incelebration of British Science Week Saturday 7th March, 10am – 4pm The Fort will be offering science-based activities, themed games in the Family Room, and live science demonstrations for all the family to enjoy. The Fort is pleased to be hosting Weymouth [...]
HARBOUR HOMECOMING: THE UK’S FAVOURITE SEAFOOD FESTIVAL IS BACK WHERE IT BELONGS
The much-loved Dorset Seafood Festival returns to Weymouth Harbour – free to attend on 4th & 5th July 2026. The Dorset Seafood Festival is heading back to its true home on the harbour. The free-to-attend event will take place on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July 2026, bringing together the [...]
Weymouth Beach Closure For Levelling Planned for February 26
Weymouth Town Council has givenadvance notice about the annual beach levelling works which will take place between Monday 16th and Friday 20th February. Weymouth Central Beach will be closed between the Pavilion Theatre end up to the Jubilee Clock from 8am on Monday 16th February. The temporary closure will remain in place overnight until Friday 20th February when the beach is due to reopen [...]
History in Action: WW2 Garrison Brings Family Fun to Nothe Fort Weymouth This February Half‑Term
Nothe Fort Weymouth is inviting families, history enthusiasts, and curious adventurers to travel back to the 1940s as it launches an immersive WW2 Week Half‑Term event, running from Saturday 14th to Sunday 22nd February, 10am–4pm. Nothe Fort is delighted to be working with local young reenactment group ‘Blighty to Berlin’ [...]
AIR 107.2 Strengthens Dorset News Coverage with Dorset News Aquisition
AIR 107.2 has today confirmed the full acquisition of Dorset News, the online news platform. With the previous directors now stepping away, AIR 107.2 has taken complete control of the media brand, which will now operate under the new name AIR DORSET NEWS. Listeners and readers may have already noticed [...]
WEYMOUTH’S BUSINESS STARS TAKE CENTRE STAGE
Local businesses from across Weymouth came together at the EBIKE Café, this week for an uplifting awards evening recognising the people, passion and pride that continue to drive the town forward. Hosted by We Are Weymouth, the town’s Business Improvement District (BID), the event celebrated established businesses, new arrivals and [...]
AWARD WINNING DINOSAUR RUN ROARS BACK TO WEYMOUTH BEACH
We Are Weymouth has announced the return of Everybody Chase the Dinosaur, taking place on Saturday 14th February 2026, kicking off February half term and launching the town’s much-loved Dino Week in unmistakable Jurassic style. Now an Award-winning event, having scooped up third place as Dorset’s favourite Event in 2025, [...]
HAT’S OFF TO 2025! TOC Portland and Weymouth
- An incredible year celebrated as Portland and Weymouth prepare to pass the Towns of Culture hat to Wimborne Minster - Portland & Weymouth will mark the finale of their Towns of Culture 2025 year with Hats Off!, a free community celebration on 30th December, 12 to 2pm at [...]
DECK THE SQUARE: WEYMOUTH’S TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS WEEKEND RETURNS
We Are Weymouth (BID) is delighted to announce the return of Weymouth’s Traditional Christmas Weekend, taking place on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December in Hope Square. The two-day celebration will bring artisan makers, live music, mulled wine, dancing and family activities to the heart of Weymouth, all raising [...]
A LIVING ADVENT CALENDAR BRINGS CHRISTMAS CHEER TO PORTLAND
Portland will be transformed into a living advent calendar this December as Advent(ure) brings 12 days of festive performances to unexpected places across the island. The project, part of Portland & Weymouth Towns of Culture REVEAL commissions, will feature short bursts of live performance at 6pm on selected days throughout [...]
FESTIVE FARCE COMING TO WEYMOUTH!
Weymouth-based, award-winning theatre company Brave Bold Drama is delighted to be bringing its Christmas characters, hapless but well-meaning event organisers, Noel & Holly to Weymouth this December for FREE STREET THEATRE. Commissioned as part of Portland & Weymouth’s Towns of Culture REVEAL project, this hilarious and family-friendly performance will [...]
WEYMOUTH KICKS OFF CHRISTMAS WITH ELF WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT AND A MONTH OF FESTIVE FUN
Weymouth is set to sparkle this Christmas as We Are Weymouth and Weymouth Town Council brings a month of festive events to the town - from an Elf World Record attempt and Steampunk Yuletide celebrations to artisan markets, carols and live music. Saturday 29th November - ELF WORLD RECORD [...]
All you need to know about bonfire night in Weymouth 2025
Remember, remember, Weymouth Town Council’s annual bonfire night and firework display takes place on Wednesday 5th November. Here’s all you need to know ahead of the event to help plan your night in advance. Key timings From 5pm Food, drink and other traders will be set up along the promenade [...]
Falklands Tribute by Standing With Giants at Nothe Fort!
Falklands Tribute by Standing With Giants at Nothe Fort! Open 5 – 30 November 2025, Wednesdays – Sundays, 10am – 3pm. Tickets are now available for Admission to the Falklands Tribute by Standing With Giants. Admission to the Falklands tribute is included in the price of admission to Nothe [...]
CATCH AT THE OLD FISH MARKET WINS GOLD at Dorset Tourism Awards
Catch at The Old Fish Market in Weymouth has scooped Gold in the Restaurant and Casual Dining category at the Dorset Tourism Awards 2025, cementing its reputation as one of the county’s leading dining destinations. The win was announced at last night’s awards ceremony, where Catch triumphed over fellow finalists [...]