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Pirate’s Take Over the Fort!
Weymouth’s number one heritage attraction, Nothe Fort, will be welcoming visitors for nine days of family fun with Pirate Week between Saturday 25th May – Sunday 2th June. Open daily between 10:30am-4:00pm, visitors can expect heaps of pirate fun and treasure to find. The passion for pirates in Weymouth is [...]
All Aboard the Award-Winning Weymouth Land Train: 2024 Season News!
With tickets from £5 for adults and children under 3 go free the Weymouth Land Train is the absolute best way to discover Weymouth’s seafront, iconic lifting bridge, the Esplanade, and historic Harbour. Lots of fun for all ages and with the opportunity for kids to have their photo [...]
Explore the Thrill of Sailing: Weymouth Sailing Club Announces Open Day
Weymouth, UK – Weymouth Sailing Club (WSC) welcomes everyone to discover the joy of sailing at their Open Day on June 8th. From 10 AM to 2 PM, visitors can learn about the club, sail on a variety of boats, and enjoy amenities like a members' bar and BBQ [...]
Weymouth Beach Bags Blue Flag & Seaside Award for 2024 Season !
Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy has today announced the winners of the prestigious Blue Flag and Seaside Awards for summer 2024, and among them is Weymouth Beach. This year Weymouth Beach has met the high standard required to be awarded the Blue Flag and Seaside Award for another year, [...]
FEAST Weymouth May 2024 : Weymouth’s 13 new Spring FEAST Menus Updated!
Attention food lovers! Weymouth's SPRING FEAST 24Â is gearing up to satisfy your taste buds and support local businesses. With a clear focus on great food and drink in local venues, Weymouth businesses bring you FEAST24; dedicated to bringing a wonderful variety of fantastic value menus together for a [...]
Celebrate the Eurovision Song Contest at Weymouth Pavilion’s Ocean Room!
Mark your calendars for a night of pure exhilaration as Weymouth Pavilion transforms into the ultimate Eurovision extravaganza on Saturday, May 11th, starting at 7pm! Prepare to be swept away on a wave of music, laughter, and pure entertainment, hosted by none other than Weymouth's very own dynamo, JAMIE RIDING, [...]
New Home for ‘Clipper’ Historic Weymouth Town Centre Building Sign
DJ Property, the new owners of The Rectory, the Grade II Listed building in Weymouth Town Centre, formerly home to The Clipper pub, have found a new home for the building sign. They have gifted the historic ‘Clipper’ sign to Jo Holland as a surprise moving in gift for [...]
FEAST Weymouth Is Back This May
Get ready to tantalise your taste buds because FEAST Weymouth is back again this spring. From May 10th to May 24th, 2024, Weymouth showcases its credentials as a foodie haven as participating restaurants release their much-anticipated FEAST offers. FEAST May Menus are Now LIVE ... Click here [...]
Bring a Book to SEA LIFE Weymouth & Dress too Impress This World Book Day®
Leading UK attractions, including SEA LIFE Weymouth, support this year’s World Book Day with magical offer for young readers. Those who arrive dressed as a much-loved book character or carrying their favourite book will gain complimentary entry To get into the spirit of World Book Day® and encourage children to [...]
Step back in time to WWII at Nothe Fort Weymouth
Nothe Fort Weymouth  is the place to be from the 10th – 18th February, 10:30am-4pm daily when it will be presenting nine days of educational and immersive family activities, spanning over the Half Term. Visitors can get up close and personal with the Fort’s wartime equipment and join in [...]
The Dorset Seafood Festival is Back !
Save the date - this year’s Dorset Seafood Festival will be held on the weekend of 7-8 September, on the Weymouth Peninsula. Committed local businesses and staunch festival supporters have come together to ensure Weymouth’s annual celebration of all thing’s seafood will continue in 2024. Fears that this unique [...]
Chase the Dinosaur: A Roaring Adventure on Weymouth Beach
Weymouth, get ready to unleash your inner dino at the first-ever "Chase the Dinosaur" event on Saturday, 10th February 2023, at Weymouth Beach. This unique and fun-filled run invites participants of all ages to don their favourite dinosaur costumes and embark on a thrilling journey along the stunning coastline. [...]
WEYMOUTH’S WINTER WONDERLAND WINDOW WINNERS!
Weymouth's festive spirit was ignited as almost 40 businesses took part in the We Are Weymouth Winter Wonderland Window Display Competition over the 2023 festive period. The competition saw an impressive array of participants, each contributing to the festive ambience of Weymouth's streets. The exceptional efforts of all participants [...]
Weymouth Pavilion to Host Wedding Fair
WEYMOUTH PAVILION WEDDING FAIR – SUNDAY 14th JANUARY 11am-3pm Weymouth Pavilion is a versatile wedding venue for hosting either an intimate wedding ceremony and reception in one of our smaller rooms, or for accommodating a larger wedding ceremony in our magical theatre followed by a reception in our large [...]
Award Winning Nothe Fort Weymouth to Present A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol performed as never before, in atmospheric Victorian Gundeck! Weymouth’s number one heritage attraction, Nothe Fort, is hosting an authentic and unique theatre production from AsOne Theatre, with the retelling of the classic ‘A Christmas Carol’. Taking place on Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th December, this promises to [...]
Free Parking in Weymouth in the run up to Christmas
From the Christmas Lights Switch On to encouraging shoppers to support Small Business Saturday, free parking dates in selected Weymouth car parks have been announced. Weymouth Town Council successfully applied to Dorset Council to allow free parking in its car parks on Saturday 25th November and Saturday 2nd December. [...]
The Weymouth Steampunk Weekend is Back This Christmas !
THE MYSTICAL, MAGICAL AND MECHANICAL COMES TO WEYMOUTH STEAMPUNK WEEKEND THIS CHRISTMAS Where many towns might be rolling out the ice rinks, or setting up the alpine markets, the Weymouth Steampunk Weekend offers something a little different. The world of Steampunk descends on the coastal town, bringing the [...]
Remembrance Day & Poppy Display Unveiling at Nothe Fort Weymouth
Nothe Fort Weymouth is hosting a Remembrance Event to honour those who served and remember their sacrifice, this Saturday 11th November. The event will take place between 10:30am-3pm. The Remembrance Event at Nothe Fort will include an official flag raising with a bugle performance of the Last Post followed [...]
Dates for Weymouth fireworks 2024 and funfairs agreed by Weymouth Town Council!
Great news has been announced about Weymouth Fireworks 2024 Next year’s dates for summer firework displays and funfair bookings have been agreed by Weymouth Town Council’s Environment and Services Committee. These Weymouth Seafront Fireworks have become immensely popular among visitors and locals alike over past years so this news [...]
The Stylistics ‘Greatest Hits’ Tour is Coming to Weymouth Pavilion
The Stylistics, who are currently on a sold out tour in the US, are embarking on a 25 UK ‘Greatest Hits Tour’ in October/November/December 2023. We’re delighted to announce that The Stylistics will be stopping at Weymouth Pavilion on Tuesday 7th November, all tickets are £37.50. BOOK NOW AT [...]