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Reeling in Young Chefs – School of Fish to Return for SEAFEST 2023
The organisers of SEAFEAST are delighted to collaborate with Weymouth College to present the ‘School of Fish’ - FREE children’s cookery workshops at this year's Dorset Seafood Festival, taking place on the 9th & 10th September. Weymouth College is Weymouth’s further education centre and offers a fantastic range of [...]
Weymouth’s Dusk Till Dark Returns with Giant Dolls, Opera and Drumming Toy Soldiers
Prepare to be captivated this September when Weymouth's enchanting event, Dusk Till Dark, takes centre stage once again! This extraordinary spectacle features larger-than-life puppets gracefully gliding through the streets, accompanied by mesmerizing opera performances and the rhythmic beats of drumming toy soldiers. 🎭✨ Don't miss this magical experience where [...]
Sandsfoot & Greenhill Gardens Bag Green Flag Award Yet Again for 2023
Today, Weymouth Town Council is celebrating after receiving a Green Flag Award for Greenhill Gardens and Sandsfoot Gardens. The news that Greenhill Gardens and Sandsfoot Gardens retained the accreditation - the international quality mark for parks and green spaces - is testament to the hard work and dedication of [...]
Weymouth Beach … It’s Simply the Best in Britain !
We Are Weymouth (BID) is excited to announce that Weymouth has been voted The Sunday Times Best Beach in Britain 2023. This monumental achievement came off the back of a voting campaign where We Are Weymouth (BID) asked locals, businesses, and visitors to vote for Weymouth Beach! Using social [...]
‘Wimbledon’ of Beach Volleyball Heads For Weymouth Again For 2023
This year's Weymouth Beach Volleyball Classic was officially launched last week at the Summer permanent courts on Weymouth Beach. The Weymouth Beach Volleyball Classic 2023 takes place from Thursday 20th July to Sunday 23rd July. We Are Weymouth (BID) and Weymouth Town Council are once again sponsoring this brilliant [...]
The Return of the Ragged Victorians for Nothe Fort’s Victorian Weekend
The Victorian Weekend is the highlight of Nothe Fort’s annual programme of events. This summer the Ragged Victorians and more return to Weymouth’s number one heritage attraction, with exciting programme of immersive family friendly activities - taking you right back to the Victorian era. Taking place over the weekend [...]
Summer fireworks displays return to Weymouth!
Weymouth Town Council has announced the return of the Summer Firework Displays over Weymouth Bay. The free events will take place over five dates in July and August with the additional 2 dates which are sponsored by Haven! Monday 31st July Monday 7th August Monday 14th August Monday 21st August [...]
Young Persons Music & More Festival to Launch End June
Brand New Festival for Young People in Weymouth The first ever Reclaim Festival is kicking off this Friday 30th June, at the Nothe Fort in Weymouth. The festival, featuring talented young bands, DJs, art, vintage clothes, beach bar and paella, is FREE to attend from 5pm-10pm. Shop through a [...]
Rock for Heroes present ‘The Rock Factor’
Rock for Heroes - The U.K’s Number 1 Touring Rock Show are on the lookout for a local, young band to join them on the night of Saturday 12th August 2023 at 6:30pm at the Weymouth Pavilion. Grab the chance to experience a professional sound check and a full supporting [...]
Weymouth’s All Ready For Armed Services Weekend 17 to 19 June
This year’s Armed Forces Weekend will be held between Saturday 17th June and Monday 19th June. Armed Forces and veterans continue to make a significant contribution to the nation and Weymouth by celebrating and providing a focus on the veteran’s charities and associations. https://youtu.be/Hm72jgSMaZo The event will start on Saturday 17th June [...]
SQUIB AHOY! In Weymouth Bay
History repeats itself as the Squib National Championships return to Weymouth this summer. The first ever Squib Class Championships took place in the Bay 43 years ago and We Are Weymouth (BID) is excited to welcome the class back once again (June 25th to June 30th). We Are Weymouth, [...]
Dancers to Bring Folk Festival Streets to Life
Morris dancers from 17 dance sides will converge on Weymouth quayside over the first weekend in June to add to the party atmosphere of the Wessex Folk Festival. Resplendent in their colourful costumes, many of the sides dance in the Border and Cotswold traditions popular in the South West. In [...]
Musical Lineup Announced for Fayre in the Square Weymouth 2023
Join Weymouth Rotary for an exciting weekend of fun and entertainment at this year's Fayre in the Square! Taking place on the 27th and 28th of May over the Spring Bank Holiday, this event as always promises to be one of the highlights of Weymouth’s summer season. Located in [...]
Rare “Sheep-Eating Plant” Blooms at Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
A rare South American plant with a fearsome reputation has burst into bloom at Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens. The Puya chilensis is a rarely seen relative of the pineapple, native to the mountains of Chile. Known as the “sheep-eating plant”, in its native habitat its ferocious spines have been known [...]
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 27th May – Sunday 4th June. Open daily between 10:30am-4:00pm, visitors can expect heaps of pirate fun and treasure to find. With something for all the [...]
Weymouth beach to fly Blue Flag and Seaside Award again this summer
The awards recognise and celebrate country’s best beaches as international Blue Flag celebrates its 36th year Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy has today announced the winners of the prestigious Blue Flag and Seaside Awards for summer 2023, and among them is Weymouth Beach! This year Weymouth Beach met the high [...]
We Are Weymouth supports Folk Festival
We Are Weymouth (BID) is excited to support the Wessex Folk Festival once again – 3rd and 4th June 2023. By sponsoring this unique event, We Are Weymouth is ensuring the longevity of of the Festival, whilst protecting Dorset’s rich folk heritage, and bringing visitors and locals into the [...]
It’s a Royal Celebration at Abbotsbury Swannery as First Cygnets Arrive in Time for The Coronation
It was a double celebration at Abbotsbury Swannery as the first cygnets of 2023 chose Coronation Day to make their appearance. The hatching of 2023’s first fluffy youngsters coincided with The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla. The little birds emerged from their shells [...]
A Celebration Fit for a King
Weymouth’s number one heritage attraction, Nothe Fort, is hosting a celebration fit for a King with a Coronation Festival complete with live music from local bands and lots of family fun activities. The event will take place over each day of the bank holiday between 10:30am-4pm. Nothe Fort is [...]
Weymouth Businesses Pledge to Go Greener
We Are Weymouth, the town’s Business Improvement District (BID) launches its summer campaign focusing on sustainability in the town of Weymouth. Looking at how to improve the town’s carbon footprint, protect the local coastal environment and increase Weymouth’s circular economy - boosting the Business District of the town and securing [...]