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Crown Hotel Weymouth Awarded Three Star AA Rating
The Crown Hotel Weymouth, a former Georgian Coaching Inn and one of Weymouth’s landmark hotels, has been awarded a three-star rating by the AA (Automobile Association) following a rigorous inspection. The centrally located hotel, which has been welcoming travellers for over 200 years, recently underwent an unannounced inspection by [...]
We Are Weymouth’s Spring Windows Award Winners Announced at AGM
We Are Weymouth, Weymouth’s Business Improvement District held its Annual General Meeting at the Nothe Fort on Tuesday 11th June with over 60 attendees. The AGM not only discussed We Are Weymouth’s busy 2023/2024 year, highlighting some of its successes but showed the business community what was to come [...]
Dorset Seafood Festival Sparkles with Pommery
The Dorset Seafood Festival is thrilled to announce the return of the iconic Champagne Pommery brand as a sponsor for this year’s Festival! Pommery is a global player when it comes to making fine wines and is now making waves this side of the channel in the world of English [...]
‘D-Day 80’ at Nothe Fort Weymouth: LATEST NEWS
Award winning visitor attraction, Nothe Fort, will be hosting a range of events to commemorate the 80th Anniversary of D-Day and the role Weymouth played in the Normandy Landings. From Thursday 6th June, Nothe Fort will hold an exhibition and commemorative event for the local community, as well as tours [...]
Celebrate the Grand Opening of Radipole Park and Gardens
Weymouth Town Council is inviting residents to come and see the recently revamped Radipole Park and Gardens at a Fun Day on Saturday 15th June to mark the official opening. The event runs from 11am to 2pm at the park on Radipole Park Drive and features performances by the [...]
Free boat rides offered to commemorate D-Day 80
Weymouth Town Council is teaming up with Coastline Cruises to offer free boat trips from Weymouth to Portland on four dates in June highlighting the crucial role this region played in the D-Day operations during World War II. UPDATE: ALL TICKETS HAVE NOW BEEN ALLOCATED To mark the 80th anniversary [...]
Amazing Lineup of Many of the UK’s Finest Musicians to Play Wessex Folk Festival
The Wessex Folk Festival returns to Weymouth over the weekend of 1st and 2nd June, one of the only FREE TO ATTEND UK folk festivals remaining. Weymouth is steeped in a rich history, its historic harbour the perfect backdrop for a weekend of folk performances. The award-winning beach (Sunday [...]
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 [...]


