Guidebook for Dorset

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Guidebook for Dorset

Entertainment & Activities

17 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cineworld Weymouth
New Bond Street
17 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth
81 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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
Weymouth Golf Club
Golf course
Adrenalin-packed RIB rides at high speed - up to 40mph!
52 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Puerto de Weymouth
13 Custom House Quay
52 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Adrenalin-packed RIB rides at high speed - up to 40mph!
Monday to Friday £2.50, Weekends £3.50 and 3D films same price.
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Plaza Cinema
31-32 Trinity St
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Monday to Friday £2.50, Weekends £3.50 and 3D films same price.
Family orientated Farm and activity centre
117 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque de la Granja de Farmer Palmer
Wareham Road
117 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Jurassic Coast Activities
10 Bowleaze Coveway
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Jurassic Skyline
10 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Stunning views from top of tower
Interesting place for children
319 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Monkey World - Centro de Rescate de Simios
Longthorns
319 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Interesting place for children
Started after 2012 Sailing Olympics in Weymouth and Portland - hire dinghies, go on a sailing course etc ec.
28 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy
28 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Al Molo
23 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Amazing sea view from Band Stand
Theatre hosting plays, musicals, rock concerts etc etc
33 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pabellón de Weymouth
Esplanade
33 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Theatre hosting plays, musicals, rock concerts etc etc
Loads of interesting places to eat and drink
52 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Puerto de Weymouth
13 Custom House Quay
52 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Loads of interesting places to eat and drink

Sightseeing

Maritime history, amazing views and visitor centre
65 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Portland Bill Lighthouse
Old Coastguard Cottages
65 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lodmoor Country Park
37 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Chesil Beach
112 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Jurassic Coast
194 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Spectacular heritage site
Peaceful park with stunning views and free concerts / bands playing, starting at 2pm most Sundays in the Summer
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Greenhill Gardens
6 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fuerte Nothe
Barrack Road
79 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Military fort protecting ancient port
Interesting local history - the area has Roman temples, ancient remains etc
35 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Dorset County Museum
High West Street
35 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Castletown D-Day Centre
Castletown
24 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
El Museo de Tanques
Linsay Road
247 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Weymouth
160 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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