Holiday Destination: Weymouth

Weymouth is a seaside town in Dorset, England, situated on a sheltered bay at the mouth of the River Wey. The A354 road bridge connects Weymouth to Portland, which together form the borough of Weymouth and Portland. The history of the borough stretches back to the 12th century including involvement in the spread of the Black Death, the settlement of the Americas, the development of Georgian architecture, and preparations for World War II. Fishing and trading employ fewer people in the area since their peak in earlier centuries, but tourism has continuously increased its presence is now the primary industry. Weymouth is a tourist resort, and its economy depends on its harbour and visitor attractions the town is a gateway situated half way along the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site on the Dorset and east Devon coast, important for its geology and landforms. Weymouth Harbour is home to cross channel ferries, pleasure boats and private yachts, and nearby Portland Harbour is home to the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, where the sailing events of the 2012 Olympic Games will be held.

Climate

Summer 13.3 ° °C (56 °F), Winter 3.1 °C (38 °F)

Tourist Season

Winter is best season for tourism in Weymouth.

Accommodation

Hotels and Cottages.

General Information Of Weymouth

• Land Area: 8 sq mi (13 km2)
• Population: 52 Thousand.
• Capital City: Dorset.
• Language: English.

Tourist Attraction in or Near by Weymouth

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary

Weymouth Sea Life Park and Marine Sanctuary is part of the Lodmoor Country Park and is amongst the best of its kind. With many outdoor buildings and interesting displays, the Sea Life centre is home to one of the country's biggest collections of marine creatures. Helsingin Merimaailma Sea Life koostuu lähes 50 akvaariosta, joiden koot vaihtelevat noin sadasta litrasta suuren valtamerialtaan 250 000 litraan. Keskuksen tarkoituksena on esitellä maailman merten merieläimiä, tarjota kävijöille elämyksiä sekä jakaa tietoa merten suojelusta.

Weymouth Beach

Weymouth Beach is a gently curving arc of sand in Weymouth Bay, beside the town of Weymouth in Dorset, England. Immediately adjacent to the beach is The Esplanade. The beach is a popular destination for sea bathing, and was frequented by King George III during times of illness. The king named Weymouth his first resort and made bathing fashionable there. Weymouth Beach is very wide and gently sloping, with golden sand and shallow waters normally with small waves. In addition to bathing, the expansive beach is used for beach motocross and volleyball. The beach has the traditional attractions of an English seaside resort, including donkey rides, Punch and Judy, sand sculptures, trampolines and a small fun fair for children. At the southern end is Weymouth Pier. At the northeastern end is the suburb of Greenhill, with Furzy Cliff and Bowleaze Cove beyond that.

Nothe Fort

Nothe Fort is a fort in Weymouth, Dorset, England. The fort is situated on the shore beside the northern breakwater of the ex military Portland Harbour, and at the mouth of civilian Weymouth Harbour. The fort was built in 1872 to protect Portland's harbour, which was then becoming an important Royal Navy base. The fort played an important role in World War II, when the harbour was used as base by the British and American navies. In 1956, the fort was abandoned, and in 1961 it was purchased by the local council. It is now a museum, featuring models, World War II memorabilia as well as original cannons and guns and British and American WWII vehicles.

Weymouth Pavilion Theatre

The Weymouth Pavilion theatre was opened in 1908. It was destroyed by fire in 1954 and a new one built in 1960. It is owned and operated by Weymouth & Portland Borough Council. The theatre is built on Weymouth Pier, a peninsula of land reclaimed from the sea between Weymouth Harbour and Weymouth Beach and Esplanade. In 1940, it was the headquarters for the newly formed No. 4 Commando. It was announced in 2006 that the Pavilion complex and surroundings would be entirely redeveloped from 2007 to 2011, in time for the 2012 Olympic Games. The 4 hectare site was planned to include a new theatre, a World Heritage Site visitor centre, a new ferry terminal, a 4 star hotel, an undercover car park, a shopping arcade, offices, luxury and low cost apartments, houses, public squares, promenades, and a marina. The redevelopment scheme was aborted in 2009 after general economic situation made it unviable.

Accessibility

Bus Terminal

Weymouth Mount Pleasant Park and Ride

Mercery Road
Weymouth, Dorset, UK

Weymouth, Railway Station

King Street
Weymouth, Dorset, UK

Weymouth Ferry Terminal

Weymouth, Dorset, UK

Railway Stations

Weymouth, Railway Station

King Street
Weymouth, Dorset, UK