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Weymouth is 50 miles south-west of Southampton. Weymouth is 54 miles south of Bath. Weymouth is 59 miles south of Bristol. Weymouth is 59 miles south-west of Winchester. Your browser is not supported for this experience. We recommend using Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari. Blue Flag winning Weymouth Beach is consistently recognised as one of the top ten beach destinations in Europe and it's easy to see why. So why not grab your towel, a good book and head to Weymouth. You will never be short of things to do for a family day out in Weymouth, with an abundance of natural and themed attractions for everyone to enjoy!
From sand sculptures to a magical underwater world of dazzling sea creatures, Weymouth has attractions to delight visitors of all ages! A visit to the Nothe Fort is a must! Built by the Victorians to protect Portland Harbour - this unique attraction is a network of underground passages and is steeped in history. Not only that it provides stunning views out towards Portland and over Weymouth Bay. Head out and enjoy the fresh sea air; there are plenty of ways to get active in Weymouth.
Why not hire a bike, go on a guided cycle ride, set out on foot or horseback, hire a boat Take a stroll along the esplanade and golden sands and admire the beauty of the scenery that surrounds you.
Or cycle along one of the many trails and admire the natural beauty and abundance of wildlife on offer. Weymouth is a superb base to explore the spectacular coastal scenery on a walk or head slightly inland and you'll discover the county's rural charms.
Hours of fun can be enjoyed on the beach building sandcastles and splashing around in the clear blue sea. Weymouth offers seaside fun by the bucket load! Children will have a smile from ear to ear as they trot along the beach on a donkey ride and adults and children alike will be left giggling away at the antics of a traditional Punch and Judy show! Weymouth is so much more than it's majestic beachfront! Make sure you take a wander around Weymouth's beautiful historic harbour during your visit.
This is a great place to while away the hours and watch all the comings and goings Sit back and relax with a glass of fizz from one of the harbourside bars or bistros With many pubs, restaurants and cafes now providing takeaways you can get delicious food delivered to your door or to grab and go for a picnic on the beach.
There are all sorts of shops to be found in Weymouth's town centre, from traditional seaside rock and fudge to beachwear and books — everything you could possibly need for a day out at the beach. Weymouth is renowned for its fantastic year round events programme. From seafood Festivals to Beach Motocross, there is always something going on to entertain everyone, young and old.
The town centre has also been awarded a Purple Flag, ensuring an entertaining, safe and enjoyable night out. So what are you waiting for? It is a drawbridge which opens every two hours intervals to allow ships to pass through.
The main town of Weymouth today was originally Melcombe Regis. The original town of Weymouth is on the opposite side of the harbour. Maiden Street , on the Melcombe Regis side of Weymouth, boasts a house with a cannonball lodged high up in the wall. It is believed to have been fired from the Weymouth side of the harbour during the English Civil War in the 17th century.
Around the corner in St. Edmund Street is the Guildhall , now the local registry office. This building was opened in on the site of the original Melcombe Regis Town Hall.
Opposite stands an old warehouse now housing the Deep Sea Adventure , an exhibition of life on the seas including an exhibition about the Titanic. Shipbuilding used to take place along this quay and there was quite a lot of sea traffic, even in the early days of the town. The bubonic plague was believed to have entered England through the port of Melcombe Regis in Details of this and other historical facts are depicted in the Timewalk on Brewers Quay on the Weymouth side of the harbour.
Over on the old Weymouth side of the harbour is Holy Trinity Church , built in Before this church was built, parishioners had to travel over a mile to All Saints Church at Wyke Regis. An attractive combination of buildings from various eras line the edge of harbour along Trinity Road. The Kings Arms was built during the 16th century but now has a Georgian frontage. The original oak fireplace surround was removed to Warmwell House. The building became known as the Old Rooms on closure of the Assembly Rooms in after new assembly rooms had been built on the Melcombe Regis side of the harbour.
Further along the street is a 17th century building misnamed the Tudor House. It was originally two cottages. A berth marina was built during the s and new properties have appeared alongside it.
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