Weymouth

Weymouth for a traditional seaside holiday.

Weymouth lies at the foot of the Dorset hills in beautiful Weymouth Bay, with an exciting and picturesque harbour which is a magnet for yachts and sailing people.

The thriving Weymouth town centre combines modern shopping and traditional marine port.

Weymouth has sandy beach facilities to provide a super holiday for the children, a castle, plenty of shops and cafes, thrilling tourist attractions, nightlife and a very wide selection of restaurants and bars.

Of course there is the exciting Christmas Pantomime and New Year festivities.

There is plenty of entertainment with harbour side pubs, cafes and restaurants, multiscreen cinema and ten pin bowling.

The Brewers Quay Shopping & Museum complex is very popular and is housed in a converted brewery.

Walk up from the Old Harbour to the nineteenth century Nothe Fort - pronounced nothe! - which is set in good picnic grounds and admire the stunning views across Weymouth Bay and Portland Harbour. The Fort celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2010.

There is a really good RSPB visitor centre and shop at Radipole Lake - fed by the River Wey, the Weymouth Wetlands Nature Reserve, and also the sister reserve at Lodmoor provide an opportunity to see rare visiting birds and only five minutes walk from Weymouth seafront.

Weymouth plays host to international events ranging from sailing and powerboat racing, tallships, the veteran WWII military festival, kite flying and fireworks displays.

Local fishing boats provide a daily supply to Weymouth eating places. Sea angling, waterskiing, windsurfing, yachting and all waterports are catered for.

One of the Isle of Portland's most famous attractions is the Portland Bill Lighthouse which has a visitor centre and superb opportunities to explore this special part of the Dorset coastline and enjoy fabulous scenery.

Be warned: there are 153 steps to the top of the lighthouse!

Lodmoor Country Park is an important entertainment centre and is home to the Weymouth Sea Life Park where you may see otters and seals among the magnificent array of fish.

At Brewers Quay, Weymouth hosts an award winning Timewalk journey telling its rich maritime story and turbulent past, with an interactive science centre, a fabulous variety of shops and restaurants, and something for everyone.

Not far from Weymouth: Isle of Portland

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