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Weymouth Carnival 2013: The Great Big Photo Album
We'll be out and about during Weymouth Carnival Day enjoying the fun and taking lots of pictures. Check back here from time to time to see what's new ... [justified_image_grid caption=off mobile_caption=off lightbox=foobox mobile_lightbox=foobox load_more=scroll load_more_mobile=yes ng_gallery=34]
The Weymouth Tower Glowed and Fireworks Lit Up Weymouth Bay to Mark the Anniversary of the 2012 Games
Thousands headed for Weymouth Esplanade last night as well as many others who viewed from Bowleaze and The Nothe to view the second Weymouth Beach Fireworks Display of the Season. The Bay was a blaze of colour with , the fireworks nicely complimented by The Weymouth SEA LIFE Tower which [...]
More Facilities Available For Cyclists In Weymouth Town Centre
Cyclists can now lock-up their bikes thanks to a new secure shelter, which opened today in Weymouth Town Centre. The secure compound at Westham Bridge, Weymouth, has been installed by Weymouth and Portland Borough Council with funding from Dorset County Council. Councillor Christine James, Weymouth and Portland Borough Council Brief [...]
Weymouth SEA LIFE Tower to Glow Gold in Celebration of a Year of Olympic Legacy
The Sea Life Tower in Weymouth will be shining brightly on the 12th August to celebrate the lasting impact of the 2012 sailing events on the town.
Great Dorset Steam Fair Celebrates 45th Anniversary This Year
The Great Dorset Steam Fair, which takes place from Wednesday 28th August to Sunday 1st September 2013 in Tarrant Hinton, is celebrating its 45th anniversary! It's almost certainly Dorset's premier event and every year attracts visitors for a day or so who are staying in Weymouth. The 45th year is [...]
Thousands Enjoy Spectacular First Weymouth Beach Firework Display of the Season … Video
The first of Weymouth's summer of 2013 fireworks displays took place Monday 5 August. Shot from Furzy Cliff near Bowleaze Cove. More displays will take place on Monday 12, and 26 August together with a further display on Weymouth Carnival Day on Wednesday 21 August. Each display will commence at [...]
Saturdays Action at The RAF Weymouth Beach Volleyball Classic 2013
Saturdays action at The RAF Weymouth Beach Volleyball Classic was a huge success with crowds packing the 500 seater stand to near capacity most of the day to be treated to non stop action from some of the best beach volleyball players in Europe. The competition continues today with semi [...]
Weymouth Gardens Recognised as Some of the Best in UK
Three public gardens in Weymouth and Portland are among the very best in Britain. Weymouth’s Greenhill Gardens and Sandsfoot Gardens, along with Easton Gardens on Portland, have all won prestigious Green Flag Awards. Green Flag Awards are presented by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy to recognise and reward the best [...]
Oliver Cromwell Steams into Weymouth
The steam train Oliver Cromwell arrived in Weymouth yesterday pulling the Dorset Coast Express on a special excursion from London Victoria Station. Arrivals of these trains are always a very popular sight in Weymouth and the arrival of Oliver Cromwell was no exception with lots of people taking photo as [...]
The big FREE ticket Teacher Offer at Weymouth Sea Life this summer!
The summer holidays are here and to celebrate Weymouth Sea Life Adventure Park and Tower have a special offer just for teachers. Throughout August teachers and teaching staff can claim 2 tickets to Weymouth Sea Life Adventure Park and Tower completely free of charge! Claiming the free teacher tickets couldn’t be easier either Step 1 – Visit the sealifeweymouth.com website Step 2 – [...]
Book a Day Trip to Guernsey on The Condor for Just £15
The daily deals website Groupon has an exclusive offer running on day trip tickets to Guernsey on Condor Ferries. Sailing from either Weymouth or Poole a day trip to Guernsey will give you a few hours ashore to enjoy the sights and shopping experience of St Peters Port before dropping [...]
Weymouth Beach Fireworks are Back This August
Weymouth's iconic Beach Fireworks display will take place on Carnival Day 20 August 2014 at 9.30pm
Britain’s top volleyball teams to descend on Weymouth Beach this August
RAF Weymouth Beach Volleyball Classic Championship is back on Weymouth Beach The great annual RAF Careers Beach Volleyball Classic Championship is back on Weymouth Beach from Friday 2 to Sunday 4 August. This follows a break last year when the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic sailing events were in Weymouth. [...]
Radipole Village & The River Wey
Of the three villages that The River Wey passes through on it’s short journey to the sea Radipole is the closest to Weymouth town. […]
The Blue Mile & Dorset Festival of Sport Photo Gallery
The Dorset Festival of Sport runs from July 27 to August 5 on Weymouth Beach. […]
Day One of The Dorset Festival of Sport a Great Success … Video Highlights
Today was the first day of the Dorset Festival of Sport and 100's of people of all ages had a great time on Weymouth Beach. Highlights of the day were the Kayaking and Paddle Boarding events of the Ecover Blue Mile and taster sessions that people were able have on [...]
Preparations for Dorset Festival of Sport Well Underway Today
This afternoon on Weymouth Beach things were well underway with preparations for the Dorset Festival of Sport. […]
Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy Celebrates One Year Since the Games
As the Olympic and Paralympic Games venue for sailing; the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy in Dorset has experienced a unique and unforgettable few years in the run up to and during the London 2012 Olympic Games. Now that the Games are over and the Olympic legacy is in [...]
Relive the golden age of steam with steam train excursions to Weymouth
Its no coincidence that Weymouth's most popular period as a seaside resort runs parallel with the heyday of British Rail. The railway opened up coastal resorts like Weymouth as destinations for the masses  with regular excursions bringing thousands of holidaymakers to the resort on seaside excursions. Nowadays demand for the [...]
Far From the Madding Crowd 1967
Weymouth and Portland has always been a popular spot for film makers and many films and TV shows have featured the resort over the years. Back in the 1960's one of the most talked about films of the era was filmed in the area and for much [...]