Guidebook for Dorset

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Guidebook for Dorset

Entertainment & Activities

17 locals raden deze aan
Cineworld Weymouth
New Bond Street
17 locals raden deze aan
Ski slope, fishing, swimming pool, roller rink, jungle run, bar and restaurant
Warmwell Leisure Resort
Warmwell Road
Ski slope, fishing, swimming pool, roller rink, jungle run, bar and restaurant
Over 1000 creatures, activity areas, aquarium etc
81 locals raden deze aan
SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth
81 locals raden deze aan
Over 1000 creatures, activity areas, aquarium etc
Great scuba diving sites close to Weymouth Harbour including maritime wrecks
Old Harbour Dive Center
11 Nothe Parade
Great scuba diving sites close to Weymouth Harbour including maritime wrecks
Local full size swimming pool and fitness centre as well as children's pool
Weymouth Swimming Pool & Fitness Centre
Knightsdale Road
Local full size swimming pool and fitness centre as well as children's pool
Golf course
Weymouth Golf Club
Golf course
Adrenalin-packed RIB rides at high speed - up to 40mph!
52 locals raden deze aan
Weymouth Harbour
13 Custom House Quay
52 locals raden deze aan
Adrenalin-packed RIB rides at high speed - up to 40mph!
Monday to Friday £2.50, Weekends £3.50 and 3D films same price.
22 locals raden deze aan
Plaza Cinema
31-32 Trinity St
22 locals raden deze aan
Monday to Friday £2.50, Weekends £3.50 and 3D films same price.
Family orientated Farm and activity centre
117 locals raden deze aan
Farmer Palmer's Farm Park
Wareham Road
117 locals raden deze aan
Family orientated Farm and activity centre
Children's glass handprints, glass blowing lessons
Stuart Wiltshire Glass Ltd
61B St Thomas St
Children's glass handprints, glass blowing lessons
Loads of boat trips along the Weymouth coast, Chesil Beach, Portland Head at reasonable prices
Coastline Cruises
Trinity Road
Loads of boat trips along the Weymouth coast, Chesil Beach, Portland Head at reasonable prices
Deep sea fishing trips - from children, beginners to advanced anglers
Snapper Charters
Custom House Quay
Deep sea fishing trips - from children, beginners to advanced anglers
Sea Kayaking, suitable for first timers, group rates, explore Jurassic coastline, marine life, caves, and when surf is running, reef riding in the entrance to Lulworth Cover. 5 metre jumps! All equipment provided.
10 locals raden deze aan
Jurassic Coast Activities
10 Bowleaze Coveway
10 locals raden deze aan
Sea Kayaking, suitable for first timers, group rates, explore Jurassic coastline, marine life, caves, and when surf is running, reef riding in the entrance to Lulworth Cover. 5 metre jumps! All equipment provided.
Golf course - birthplace of the Ryder Cup
Came Down Golf Club
Golf course - birthplace of the Ryder Cup
Stunning views from top of tower
10 locals raden deze aan
Jurassic Skyline
10 locals raden deze aan
Stunning views from top of tower
Interesting place for children
319 locals raden deze aan
Monkey World - Apen Reddingscentrum
Longthorns
319 locals raden deze aan
Interesting place for children
Started after 2012 Sailing Olympics in Weymouth and Portland - hire dinghies, go on a sailing course etc ec.
28 locals raden deze aan
Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy
28 locals raden deze aan
Started after 2012 Sailing Olympics in Weymouth and Portland - hire dinghies, go on a sailing course etc ec.

Drinks & Nightlife

Amazing sea view from Band Stand
23 locals raden deze aan
Al Molo
23 locals raden deze aan
Amazing sea view from Band Stand
Theatre hosting plays, musicals, rock concerts etc etc
33 locals raden deze aan
Weymouth Pavilion
Esplanade
33 locals raden deze aan
Theatre hosting plays, musicals, rock concerts etc etc
Loads of interesting places to eat and drink
52 locals raden deze aan
Weymouth Harbour
13 Custom House Quay
52 locals raden deze aan
Loads of interesting places to eat and drink

Sightseeing

Maritime history, amazing views and visitor centre
65 locals raden deze aan
Portland Bill Lighthouse
Old Coastguard Cottages
65 locals raden deze aan
Maritime history, amazing views and visitor centre
Hundreds of yachts and power boats, including some being fitted out for very long distance sailing - to Carribean or even round the world as this is a favourite place to leave the UK for warmer sailing territories.
Weymouth Marina
70 Commercial Rd
Hundreds of yachts and power boats, including some being fitted out for very long distance sailing - to Carribean or even round the world as this is a favourite place to leave the UK for warmer sailing territories.

Parks & Nature

RSPB Nature Reserve, unspoilt wilderness, cycle paths connecting to sea front, coastal path and to The Windsor without crossing a road. Walking, bird watching, garden hymns, picnic area.
37 locals raden deze aan
Lodmoor Country Park
37 locals raden deze aan
RSPB Nature Reserve, unspoilt wilderness, cycle paths connecting to sea front, coastal path and to The Windsor without crossing a road. Walking, bird watching, garden hymns, picnic area.
Miles and miles of wilderness - sandy bar with no houses on it - facing South West so expect crashing waves with Westerly winds. Nature reserve, and next to Jurassic coast.
112 locals raden deze aan
Chesil Beach
112 locals raden deze aan
Miles and miles of wilderness - sandy bar with no houses on it - facing South West so expect crashing waves with Westerly winds. Nature reserve, and next to Jurassic coast.
Spectacular heritage site
194 locals raden deze aan
Jurassic Coast
194 locals raden deze aan
Spectacular heritage site
Peaceful park with stunning views and free concerts / bands playing, starting at 2pm most Sundays in the Summer
6 locals raden deze aan
Greenhill Gardens
6 locals raden deze aan
Peaceful park with stunning views and free concerts / bands playing, starting at 2pm most Sundays in the Summer
Spectacular coastal path along dramatic cliffs and wonderful beaches
South West Coast Path
South West Coast Path
Spectacular coastal path along dramatic cliffs and wonderful beaches

Arts & Culture

Local maritime history going back hundreds of years - of the harbour and surrounding area.
Weymouth Museum
40b Hope Square
Local maritime history going back hundreds of years - of the harbour and surrounding area.
Military fort protecting ancient port
79 locals raden deze aan
Nothe Fort
Barrack Road
79 locals raden deze aan
Military fort protecting ancient port
Interesting local history - the area has Roman temples, ancient remains etc
35 locals raden deze aan
Dorset County Museum
High West Street
35 locals raden deze aan
Interesting local history - the area has Roman temples, ancient remains etc
Chesil Beach nearby was place where D-Day landings were practiced - with tragic loss of life in major incident. Huge numbers of ships set sail from Weymouth harbour on D-Day. Immersive visitor experience.
24 locals raden deze aan
Castletown D-Day Centre
Castletown
24 locals raden deze aan
Chesil Beach nearby was place where D-Day landings were practiced - with tragic loss of life in major incident. Huge numbers of ships set sail from Weymouth harbour on D-Day. Immersive visitor experience.
Interesting military history - big army camps nearby
247 locals raden deze aan
Het Tankmuseum
Linsay Road
247 locals raden deze aan
Interesting military history - big army camps nearby

Shopping

In pedestrianised shopping area of Old Weymouth
Shopping Centre station
In pedestrianised shopping area of Old Weymouth
Large number of small, independent shops selling just about everything including specialty foods and wine, clothes, toys, jewellery, books, curiosities, antiques. There is also a fish market. Dortchester - short drive away - also has a pedestrianised daily market running in Summer.
160 locals raden deze aan
Weymouth
160 locals raden deze aan
Large number of small, independent shops selling just about everything including specialty foods and wine, clothes, toys, jewellery, books, curiosities, antiques. There is also a fish market. Dortchester - short drive away - also has a pedestrianised daily market running in Summer.

Food Scene

Right on beach
The Beach Cafe
Esplanade
Right on beach