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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 [...]
Nothe Fort Hosts Coronation Sculpture Created by Local Artist
Nothe Fort is delighted to host a sculpture created by local artist, Ian Cox, as part of their Coronation celebrations. Nothe Fort welcomed the Mayor of Weymouth, Cllr Anne Weaving, to unveil the spectacular artwork which is available to see at Weymouth’s number one attraction. The sculpture, which uses [...]
Volunteers wanted for Folk Festival
Wessex Folk Festival is on the lookout for volunteers to help make this Summer’s event a success. Volunteers are needed to carry out a range of tasks, including stewarding and selling programmes, at the music and dance festival that takes place on June 3 and 4 around Weymouth quayside. [...]
SEAFEAST 2023 Ticket Sales Soar !!!
SEAFEAST – The Dorset Seafood Festival takes place over the weekend of the 9th & 10th September 2023 at the Weymouth Peninsula and ticket sales have increased 180% on this time last year! Organisers are delighted to share that the Festival is more popular than ever with weekend tickets [...]
The Bus Shelter Dorset receives its prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
Volunteers and guests past and present gathered at The Bus Shelter Dorset, static site on Mercery Road, Weymouth on Wednesday, 29th of March. To celebrate the presentation of the crystal award and certificate for the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, by Angus Campbell Esq, the HM Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset The Lord-Lieutenant [...]
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 [...]