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Local Cyclists Rejoice as EBIKE Cafe and Camber Cycle Works Join Forces for Better Bike Maintenance in Weymouth
As the weather warms and the days get longer a growing number of bikes and eBikes have been spotted on and along Weymouth’s historic harbourside. The EBIKE Cafe and the co-founders of Camber Cycle Works have joined forces to provide even better service and repair options for local cyclists. [...]
Shappi Khorsandi to Star in First Show of New Season of Sunday Night Comedy
SUNDAY NIGHT COMEDY STARRING SHAPPI KHORSANDI Sunday 23 April 2023 Weymouth Pavilion Theatre Calling all Comedy lovers! Weymouth Pavilion’s hilarious Sunday Night Comedy is back on Sunday 23rd April headlining comedian Shappi Khorsandi! Multi-award-winning Shappi Khorsandi headlines at Weymouth Pavillion. Shappi’s career has taken her to all corners of [...]
WE ARE WEYMOUTH and WE ARE STAYING!
We Are Weymouth (BID) is delighted to announce that Weymouth levy payers have overwhelmingly voted YES in today’s ballot. With a 71% positive vote, We Are Weymouth (BID) is set to be in place for the next 5 years, continuing its vital work to improve, market and shape the [...]
Discover More of Weymouth’s Rich History
We Are Weymouth, the town’s Business Improvement District (BID) is excited to announce the installation of six more custom designed ceramic paving slabs located at key historical landmarks throughout the town - bringing the total throughout the town up to 18! Drawing attention to Weymouth’s rich history, the Heritage [...]
Weymouth Boat Charter Expands Fleet for 2023
Popular Weymouth boat company, Snapper Charters has expanded for the 2023 season. Owner and Skipper, Luke Pettis (26) will be operating 2 large vessel’s this year, with fishing and sightseeing trips due to commence on 1st April. Luke, who has run the successful business out of Weymouth Harbour since [...]
Turning The Clock Back to Weymouth in the 50s & 60s
With the clocks going forward tonight we thought it would be fun to turn the clock back to so scenes around Weymouth back in the 1950s and 60s captured in the black and white cine film clips. Despite the passing of nearly 70 years in some of the shots [...]
The Great Dorset Beach Clean is Back!
Litter Free Dorset is delighted to announce that The Great Dorset Beach Clean is back for its 33rd year! This year’s event will take place from 15th – 23rd April, starting on the last weekend of the Easter break. The perfect way to end the school holidays! 17 beach [...]
Family Food Festival Promises a Great Day Out For All
Weymouth Food & Family Festival (previously Weymouth Food Festival) is returning to Lodmoor Country Park for the third time on Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th of July this year. It promises to be a great day out for all the family with entertainments including a live music [...]
Weymouth Seafront Funfairs Get Green Light From Councillors …
A motion to reinstate funfair bookings on the Pavilion forecourt was passed at tonight’s meeting of Full Council (Wednesday 8th March). The dates for the funfairs are as follows: 29th April to 1st May (three days) 6th to 8th May (King’s coronation weekend, three days). 27th May to 4th [...]
Weymouth Town Council Announces Coronation Beach Concert Celebration
Services Committee met on Wednesday 1st March to consider a range of items, including proposals to celebrate the King’s coronation in Weymouth. Weymouth Town Council Services Committee have  agreed to a stage on the beach to hold a Coronation Community Concert on Sunday 7th May. The concert will feature local acts, [...]
SEAFEAST, The Dorset Seafood Festival ’23 Locals Discounts & Launch News
SEAFEAST – The Dorset Seafood Festival is back on the shores of Weymouth this September, taking place over the weekend of the 9th & 10th September 2023 at the Weymouth Peninsula. The Festival organisers have announced a special local rate for tickets on the Sunday 10th September - half [...]
60s Legends to Play Weymouth Pavilion
Weymouth Pavilion is pleased to announce that The Sensational 60s Experience is back at Weymouth Pavilion on Saturday 6th May with a brand-new production for 2023. Join them for the musical phenomenon the sixties at 60 with this festival of nostalgia. The show with the definite feelgood factor will [...]
SUNDAY NIGHT COMEDY STARRING ROSIE JONES
Calling all Comedy lovers! Weymouth Pavilion’s hilarious Sunday Night Comedy is back on Sunday 19th February headlining comedian Rosie Jones! With her infectious laugh and high energy, ROSIE JONES has quickly become one of stand-up’s hottest properties. Since starting Rosie has quickly hone on to star on Live At The [...]
Ukrainian National Opera to Perform at Weymouth Pavilion
Ukrainian National Opera presents Bizet’s Carmen and Puccini’s Madama Butterfly The opera company are thrilled to announce that for the first time ever the Ukrainian National Opera® is touring the UK from 9 February to 5 April 2023. Coming all the way from Dnipro, Ukraine, this opera company, featuring [...]
SEAFEAST, The Dorset Seafood Festival Updates & Free Locals Ticket Offer
SEAFEAST – The Dorset Seafood Festival which will take place on September 9th & 10th at the Weymouth Peninsula is pleased to announce two new local directors to the family run team; Sophie Kermani and Pippa Gibb. Sophie and Pippa are not only local business owners and residents of [...]
WE ARE AWARD-WINNING
Whilst many high streets and seaside destinations have suffered - impacted by Covid measures, Weymouth’s mix of independent retailers, owner led businesses and high standards has seen a rise in unique businesses trading within the town (alongside nationals) and has bought an international feel to the town, alongside national [...]
Gordon Buchanan, Wildlife Presenter & Filmmaker is Heading to Weymouth Pavilion
After a sell-out tour last year, Gordon Buchanan is heading back on the road. One of the most prominent wildlife presenters and filmmakers working today, Gordon’s journey is a remarkable story to tell. Having produced some of the most popular wildlife programmes on the BBC, we have been able [...]
We Are Weymouth To Launch New Dinosaur Trail 2023
We Are Weymouth (BID) is excited to announce the return of the popular dinosaur trail for 2023, installed throughout Weymouth from 12th February to the 26th March. This year the trail features 5 life-size dinosaurs installed throughout the town, as well as a Dino PAW trail, all kicked off with [...]
Weymouth’s All Set to Give a Warm Welcome to Steampunks
A mystical and fantastical array of events is set to take over Weymouth this Christmas as Steampunk hits the town. For one weekend only, official Steampunkers from across the country will descend on the town for a host of incredible, Christmas-themed, activities. What’s on This Xmas … The Big [...]
We Are Weymouth BID Campaign to Bring Jurassic Coast Museum to Weymouth
We Are Weymouth BID has been working closely with the Jurassic Coast Trust over the past 18 months to develop a Jurassic Museum here in Weymouth, following the successful We Are Weymouth Dinosaur Trail in Feb/March 2022. Working with the Jurassic Coast Trust, We Are Weymouth BID sponsored the inspiring, [...]