Weymouth
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Weymouth, a seaside town and favourite with leisure boats, it was
originally a fishing village, and it grew in the 17th century before becoming a major
seaside resort. King George III spent his summers in the town , and the curves of the
Georgian Esplanade looks out over Weymouth Bay and its safe, clean sandy beach. The
town played a key role in the D-Day invasion.
Market on Thursdays.
Busy harbour with ferry connections to the Channel Islands and France. Tourist
Information centre.
Don't forget to visit Chesil Beach, with its
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Location
Map of Weymouth |
What
To See -
Weymouth Tourist Attractions
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Brewers
Quay, shopping and leisure complex with crafts, ten-pin
bowling, science centre and small brewery, as well as The
Weymouth Museum and Timewalk
showing the history of the area, in the old Devenish Brewery
Tel: 01305 777622
Map
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Northe
Fort, Barrack Road, the history of the fort, and of artillery,
good views of the harbour, shop, etc, Tel: 01305 787243
Map
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Deep
Sea Adventure, underwater exploration, shipwrecks, large
play area, shop etc, Tel: 01305 760690
Map
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Sea
Life Park, marine displays, pools, games and quizzes,
play area, shop, etc, Tel: 01305 788255
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Bennets
Water Garden, at Chickwell, B3157 from the town, landscaped
lakes, small museum, shop, etc, Tel: 01305 785150 
Open: Tue-Fri Apr-Oct, Tue-Sat Apr-Sept, Tue-Sun
Apr-Aug Map |
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Chesil
Beach,
drive to East Fleet with its ruined church, to see this beach
with its lagoon cut off from the sea.Map |
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Jordon
Hill Roman Temple,
just around the coast from Weymouth on the A353 at Overcombe.
Map
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Sutton
Poyntz, a Dorset
thatched village, paths will lead you to the famous White
Horse, a picture of George III etched into the hillside.
Map
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And
don't forget to visit Portland |
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Where
To Stay in Weymouth
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Guest
Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels
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Weymouth DT4 8UJ Tel: 01244 357717 MAP
This traditional, terraced cottage dates back to 1736 and is situated on a pedestrianised lane in the heart of Weymouth, just two minutes walk from the sea.... Pets allowed. Changeover Day: Fri Price Guide: 255.00-658.00 Sleeps up to 6 in 3 bedrooms.
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Around
The Weymouth Area
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then go along the coast via Bridport to Lyme
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Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Portland (4.46 miles) Dorchester (7.00 miles) Abbotsbury (7.16 miles) West Lulworth (9.33 miles) Wool (11.16 miles) Bere Regis (14.19 miles) Bridport (15.50 miles) Wareham (16.13 miles) Milton Abbas (16.29 miles) Beaminster (18.50 miles) Blandford Forum (21.06 miles) |
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Area
Telephone Code
01305
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Information
Centre
The
Esplanade
Tel: 01305
785747
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Our
Hotel Booking Line
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Call
0870 4786316
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