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Weymouth Beach wins Seaside Award
Weymouth Central Beach has won the coveted Seaside Award for 2015 from Keep Britain Tidy. The Seaside Award recognises beaches in England that achieve the very highest management and environmental standards, as well as the tough bathing water quality criteria. Weymouth & Portland Borough Council’s Tourism & Events Manager, Matt [...]
Weymouth SEA LIFE Tower Commemorates VE Day
Friday 8 May 2015: To commemorate the 70th Anniversary of VE Day Weymouth SEA LIFE Tower was illuminated by Weymouth Pavilion and this stunning display was visible all across Weymouth Bay. [foogallery id="14883"] Images by Harbour Media
Far From The Madding Crowd Dorset Locations
The new version of Far From the Madding Crowd is due for release in cinemas on 1 May. We're so pleased that so much of the movie was filmed on location in Dorset all within easy reach of Weymouth. [pro_ad_display_adzone id="14623" align="left"]The cast and crew of the movie talk about their love of [...]
Video Dolphins in Weymouth Harbour 25 April 2015
Saturday 25 April two dolphins ventured into Weymouth Harbour early in the morning and stayed for the day eventually swimming back out to sea. Helen Davidson captured this fabulous footage …
VE Day to be Marked in Weymouth and Portland with Free Picnic in Easton Gardens
To mark the anniversary of VE day a free VE Picnic will be held at the borough council-run Easton Gardens, Portland on Saturday 9 May from 11.30am to 4pm. There will be a display of historic military vehicles, military memorabilia, music from the era plus lots of great family fun, including a ‘VE trail’. Picture: The Decadettes
Weymouth Beach Volleyball Classic Returns for 32nd Year !
The Royal Air Force Careers Weymouth Beach Volleyball Classic will take place from 24 to 26 July as part of the Dorset Sport and Wellbeing Festival.
Aerial Video of Weymouth Bay
Here’s some nice aerial video of Weymouth Bay shot by Jack Darley.
Bright New Leaflet Keeps Visitors in the Picture
A colourful new leaflet to help visitors explore Weymouth and Portland has just been published by Weymouth and Portland Bourough Council Tourism Dept. The leaflet provides a colourful introduction to Weymouth and Portland with stunning photography, a selection of events and a map of the area and its attractions. There [...]
Weymouth Pirate Festival
The Fantastic Weymouth Pirate Festival took place for the third time over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend 2015. Here are a few pictures we took on the day.
Ben Brown’s amazing film of Weymouth’s famous White Horse
Stunning views of Weymouth’s famous white horse taken by Ben Brown with his GoPro last weekend at The White Horse in Osmington!
Come and Say Hello to Love-Weymouth at The Best of Dorset Show on 22 March
Love-Weymouth.co.uk will be at the show with a stand where we hope to meet up with members of the local tourist trade and chat about the re-launch of the site and our exciting new section being developed over the coming weeks.
Lost World beaches of the Jurassic brought to life in Dorset
The fabulous ‘Jurassic Cove’ a key part of the Jurassica project on the Isle of Portland, has been unveiled in the form of a fully detailed 1:100 scale model.
Love Weymouth Goes Multilingual
Helping those who don't speak English to get a better understanding of what Weymouth and Portland has to offer ...
Mayor of Weymouth and Portland Launches Writing Competition
Weymouth and Portland Mayor Cllr Kate Wheller invites children of all ages to take part in her writing competition ‘Why I like living in Weymouth and Portland’.
Opportunity to Rent a Greenhill Chalet for The Summer
Weymouth and Portland Borough Council are giving people the opportunity to bid for rental on 18 chalets in Greenhill Gardens this summer
Is This The End For Weymouth Carnival?
Weymouth Carnival Committee issued this press release earlier today voicing real fears that due to lack of funding and support Weymouth Carnival may not happen this year.
Portland at it’s Very Best …
You've probably never have seen the beauty of the Isle of Portland before like you will in this video ...
Weymouth and Portland Still Very Much an Eventful Resort …
Weymouth and Portland will host over 250 events during 2015, including community fetes and fairs, world and national sailing championships, live music, art, sports championships and many seasonal favourites.
The Jurassica Project: Far more than a dream …
Excitement is building down on Dorset's Jurassic Coast as plans to build a huge Jurassic visitor attraction in a disused quarry on the Isle of Portland move a step closer.
Earl of Abergavenny Project
Adventure Under Sail, the charity which operates Weymouth’s tall ship Pelican, are pleased to announce their collaboration with Portland Museum for a celebration of local maritime history.