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During the April school holidays, Enchanted Entertainment will be touring an Easter pantomime production of The Wizard of Oz throughout the UK, and will be coming to Weymouth Pavilion on Monday 14th April (2pm& 6pm) with an all-star cast including Steve Royle as Scarecrow and Stevi Ritchie as Tin [...]

‘Wey Back When’ Weymouth has been welcoming visitors for centuries—ever since King George III made sea bathing and ‘taking the sea air’ fashionable in 1789. Today, the tradition continues, with swimmers braving the waters of Weymouth Beach for health and rejuvenation. But what is it about this charming seaside [...]

Well! This is it. It’s coming here, to a theatre near you - Weymouth Pavilion on Wednesday 26th March 2025 to be precise! It’s 'that Scottish Play' which no actor in their right mind would mention the name of in any theatre. “Why?” You may well ask. Because so [...]

Portland & Weymouth, the proudly designated Towns of Culture 2025, are set to shine as they officially launch REVEAL - a year-long cultural programme celebrating the extraordinary creativity, heritage, and talent embedded within the local community. As the Towns of Culture board work with the local communities of Portland [...]

The beach levelling works being carried out by Weymouth Town Council are going well and have concluded ahead of schedule. The beach was reopened to the public at lunchtime on Thursday 13th February. Since Monday (10th February), diggers have been out on the stretch of sand between the Pavilion end [...]

Weymouth is set to make history—literally! We Are Weymouth, the town’s Business Improvement District (BID), is thrilled to introduce phase one of the Weymouth Fossil Trail, an exciting and educational permanent installation showcasing the region’s incredible Jurassic heritage. Launching just in time for February half-term, the trail will be officially [...]

The Mayor of Weymouth was with local school children today (Thursday 6th February) to praise them for suggesting a new message is read out when the town bridge lifts up, which temporarily splits the road in two. Cllr Jon Orrell, Weymouth’s Mayor, met some of the children from Holy Trinity [...]

EBIKE Cafe @ Deheers, located along Weymouth’s picturesque Old Harbourside, has announced its charity partner for 2025: M.V. Freedom, a Weymouth-based charity dedicated to providing access to the sea for people living with disabilities. This new partnership comes after two successful years of collaboration with Weldmar Hospicecare, during which EBIKE [...]

Weymouth Town Council is giving advance notice about annual works on Weymouth Beach which take place between Monday 10th and Thursday 13th February 2025. The beach will be closed between the Pavilion Theatre and the Jubilee Clock from 8am Monday 10th February and will remain in place overnight until 7pm [...]

Get ready to dig up some fun this half term as the much-loved "Chase the Dinosaur" event launches Dino –week this February half term. Returning to Weymouth Beach on Saturday, 15th February 2025, Chase the Dinosaur is loved by families, fitness enthusiasts and dinosaur lovers alike! This unique event raises [...]

British astronaut Tim Peake will bring the awe and wonder of space travel past, present and future to Weymouth when his latest tour blasts off across the country. Astronauts: The Quest To Explore Space sees Tim sharing extraordinary archive footage bringing to life the adventures of astronauts in a celebration [...]

Anton Du Beke, one of the country’s best-loved and most accomplished entertainers, is setting off on a brand-new nationwide tour in 2025 and will be bringing the show to Weymouth Pavilion Theatre The show, Anton Du Beke at the Musicals, will see Anton joined by Strictly professional dancer, Lauren Oakley for the [...]

Ahead of Weymouth Town Council’s annual firework display on Tuesday 5th November, here’s all the details you need to know to help plan your night in advance. Key timings: From 4pm – there will be a funfair on the Pavilion Forecourt. From 5pm – food, drink and other traders [...]

Prepare for a spine-chilling adventure as We Are Weymouth announces the launch of Zombie Week this Halloween half term! From October 26th to November 3rd, Weymouth will transform into a hub of eerie excitement and undead activities, promising unforgettable experiences for families and thrill-seekers alike. Zombie Week Highlights: Zombie [...]

The Lion and The Unicorn – A Radio Play Live On Stage Thursday 3 October, 7:30pm Weymouth Pavilion Theatre Fascinating new drama The Lion and the Unicorn is set on an evening in 1939, just six weeks after war has been declared, at a private dinner between Winston Churchill, [...]

The countdown is on! In just over a weeks time the renowned Dorset Seafood Festival will return to the Weymouth Peninsula on September 7th and 8th for its 16th year. This year's festival promises an unforgettable weekend of Dorset and UK seafood, the best of Dorset ales, English sparkling wine, [...]

A new e-bike share scheme launched in three Dorset areas today, boosting access to sustainable transport and contributing towards cutting traffic congestion, while helping to improve air quality and health. Operated by UK-based shared sustainable transport providers, Beryl, in partnership with Dorset Council, the scheme comprises 121 e-bikes available [...]

Representatives from local councils, and organisations representing the arts, business and communities in Portland and Weymouth are celebrating after learning their bid to become Dorset Towns of Culture 2025 was successful. The initiative is run by the Arts Development Agency which today announced that Portland and Weymouth will take the [...]