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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 [...]
Weymouth Veils of Light Seafront Lasers
The Weymouth Seafront Laser display was launched back in May 2012 in advance of the 2012 Olympic Games being hosted by Weymouth and Portland. In the months since it's fair to say they have caused quite a lot of controversy with split opinion between those who see them as a [...]
Weldmar Midnight Walk 2013 Photo Gallery
Well done to all the ladies who took part last night. We hear around 930 took part so will look forward to hearing how much money was raided in total. It must be a huge amount ! We've heard from Weldmar that in excess of £80,000 should have been made [...]
A Walk Around Upwey Village
This Upwey page is the first of our trial features on Love-Weymouth.co.uk where we would like to bring you some insight  into some of the charming villages to be found around Weymouth and Portland. We have more information to bring you but thought for now you may just like to [...]
A Nightime Stroll Around Weymouth Old Harbour
We took a stroll around Weymouth Harbourside this evening to soak up the views and the atmosphere. The weather was comfortably warm and the crowds were out enjoying a well natured night out in the many harbourside pubs and restaurants. Outside The Kings Arms a large crowd were spilled out [...]
A Summer to Remember in Weymouth with The Dorset Festival of Sport
The Dorset Festival of Sport marks the one year anniversary of Weymouth and Portland hosting the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic sailing events. Residents and visitors to Weymouth will see the welcome return of the Weymouth and Portland Ambassadors who will provide information and guidance throughout Weymouth town during the [...]
Weymouth Gets Recognition For Seafront Regeneration …
The Weymouth Seafront Regeneration Programme was shortlisted for three regeneration awards. The £3.5m scheme was: ‘Highly commended’ in the ‘Schemes on the Ground’ category in the Royal Town Planning Institute’s South West Awards Shortlisted for ‘Excellence of Planning & Design for the Public Realm’ in the Royal Town Planning Institute’s [...]
Weymouth Carnival Queen Finalists are Chosen
Last Friday evening at The New Dorothy Inn on The Esplanade Weymouth's three Carnival Queen finalists were chosen in an as always well organised event by Ladies Alive. Pictured above are the three finalists, Gina Hartley, Sarah Flann & Victoria Hope. They will be chosen in a public vote that starts [...]
Two Days to Go Before Condor Ferries Return to Weymouth
Condor Ferries is making final preparations for its first sailing from Weymouth, with 70,000 guests now booked to travel through the port over the coming months. Condor Vitesse will be welcomed back to the port tomorrow afternoon (Tuesday 16th July) in preparation for the first sailing from Weymouth in 17 [...]
Tudor Banquet Exhibition at Weymouth Heritage Centre for Dorset Seafood Festival
There was a surprise in store to crowds who flocked to The Dorset Seafood Festival today when they found themselves being serenaded by traditional Elizabethan lute music out side The Weymouth Heritage Centre in Trinity Street close to the quayside. Dave Allan, accompanied by Kevin on the Lute, who runs [...]
Interview With Dave Allan From Weymouth Heritage Centre at Chalk Valley History Festival
Dave Allan who runs The Weymouth Heritage and Visitor Centre was recently involved with the Chalk Valley History Festival just over the Dorset border in Wiltshire as organiser of the living history aspects of the festival. When not organising festivals and re-inactment events around the country Dave can be found [...]
The Olympic Torch 12 Months On …
We thought we'd celebrate the arrival of The Olympic Torch  in Weymouth and Portland a year ago tomorrow by posting this brilliant video produced by Coca Cola of Wretch 32 in Weymouth to mark the torches arrival. Brings back some great memories for us hope it does for you too.
Free Use of Beach Wheelchairs For the Disabled on Weymouth Sands
If you are disabled and need to use a wheelchair there are beach friendly wheelchairs available for hire on Weymouth Beach. These wide wheeled wheelchairs have been donated by Weymouth Lions Club. They  are perfect for use on the sands and give those with disabilities the opportunity to cross [...]
2012 Inspired Banners by Local Children For Weymouth Harbour and Seafront
Dazzling new banners designed by Weymouth and Portland schoolchildren will be on display along Weymouth’s seafront and harbourside from 10 July. The 36 banners - inspired by the town’s success as an Olympic and Paralympic venue last year - are the result of a partnership between Weymouth & Portland Borough [...]
Taking Some Time To Enjoy The Heatwave on Weymouth Seafront
The temptation was all too much today. As we sat in the office with the sun streaming through the window we finally gave in to temptation, set the answer phone and escaped for an hour to wander down the Esplanade and pretend for just a short while to be on [...]
Perfect Start to the Chickerell Steam & Vintage Show
The sun shone bright this morning welcoming visitors to The Chickerell Steam and Vintage Show which is taking place today, Sat 6th and tomorrow, Sun 7th July. Over the weekend those coming to the show will be treated to a lot of regular shows and demos in the show ring [...]
Large Crowd at the Opening of Brewers Quay Auction House
A new chapter in the re-vitalisation of Weymouth's Brewers Quay was written this morning when the Mayor of Weymouth Ray Banham accompanied by Mayors Escort Pamela Nixon opened the new Brewers Quay Auction House and started the first auction by auctioning the very first lot. A crowd of around a hundred had [...]