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. Finally, Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens is an 18th-century garden filled with rare plants.
There are loads of great places to go walking or hiking in Weymouth and the surrounding Dorset countryside. Here are a few of my favourites…. Start at Bowleaze Cove, and climb up to Redcliff Point overlooking the cove.
From here, a signposted Dorset coast walk of about two miles takes you to Osmington Mills. The walk is a fairly easy one, and at its end lies one of my all-time favourite pubs.
The Smugglers Inn is a 13th-century white-washed pub which was once home to Emmanuel Charles, leader of the most notorious gang of smugglers in the area during the 18th and 19th centuries. Next to the pub is a small beach with a mini waterfall and lots of rockpools, and the views back towards Weymouth are fantastic. For a longer walk, keep heading along the cliffs until you reach Ringstead. This walk, which goes along the marshes between Chesil Beach and the mainland, is not only picturesque but also great for a little bit of history.
This is the setting for the book Moonfleet well worth a read , a tale of smugglers and adventure. In reality, The Fleet really was a popular landing point for smugglers.
Landing in the dead of night, they were able to judge their position by the size of the shingle, which gets progressively smaller from east to west. To get there, drive through Chickerell, down Fleet Road, and park in the churchyard.
Walk south along the main road until you reach Butternut Street, which will take you to the original Fleet Church. From here, rejoin the road and follow that back to the churchyard.
The whole walk should take about an hour and a half. Another great area for walking, not only because of the fantastic views towards Weymouth, but also for its significant role in Dorset history. Afraid of insulting the king, he killed himself. On arrival, King George was delighted with his tribute, and was apparently very upset to discover that the artist was no longer available to thank.
The River Wey is the shortest major river in the UK. Start in the charming little village of Upwey, where a historic Wishing Well sits over the source of the river. In the meantime, here are a few of my favourites…. Here are a couple of my favourite spots:. The Marlboro. I prefer their chips, and they also often have interesting specials like their Thai fish cakes last summer!
Again, they often have specials — including battered pigs in blankets at Christmas time! No trip to a beach town is complete without an ice cream or two. Mr Rossi has been serving up delicious, authentic Italian ice cream on the seafront for years, and it really is the best!
Want the best burger in town? Head to Dorset Burger Company near Weymouth train station. They also have a great focus on locally sourced produce, so the menu is full of top-quality Dorset flavours and ingredients. Particularly their locally caught crab, served a variety of ways.
They also have super fresh oysters, and plenty of local fish dishes. Crab House write their menu up to twice a day, depending on the fresh catches brought in by local fishermen.
The busy harbour area is positioned in the centre of the town and separates the two areas of Melcombe Regis and Weymouth via a bridge built in the s. It is home to private yachts, boat rides and cross channel ferries.
The Nothe Fort is a popular tourist site which sits on the promontory end of the harbour; built in originally as a coastal defence, it is now open to public after being fully restored during the s. So much to see and read about. We arrived at our prebooked time. The animals were such a delight to watch. Book Online to Guarantee Entry. Discover an amazing underwater world. Book Now. Buy Now.
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