Weymouth, Dorset is within easy reach of the rest of the UK, with great transport links. You can get there by train in just three hours: simply take the regular South Western Railway service from London Waterloo.

Weymouth is so much more than it's majestic beachfront! Make sure youtake a wanderaround Weymouth's beautiful historicharbour during your visit.This is a great place to while away the hours and watch all the comings and goings...luxury yachts, fishing trawlers, tall ships, RNLI Lifeboats and even cross-harbour rowing ferries.

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It’s only a short walk to the marina where you can enjoy a waterfront stroll round to the harbour for something to eat or to watch the world go by. Food and Drink Westminster City Council (June 2008). "Marylebone Conservation Area Audit". Westminster City Council. Archived from the original on 5 March 2010 . Retrieved 21 May 2010. If you need a local taxi company, my preferred one is Fleetline – mostly because their number is easiest to remember! You can call to book on (+44) 01305 777333. What To Do and See in Weymouth Dorset

Not too far from Weymouth is the Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre in Wareham. Here, you can see loads of adorable primates in fantastic care. Most are refugees of illegal pet smuggling trades, as well as those that have suffered abuse or neglect in laboratories, circuses, or tourist destinations where they were forced to work as props. The centre also does a lot of work to try to help primates in the wild. Weymouth Pavillion This seaside resort in Dorset has some fine coastal walks to try. There's also some pretty nature reserves with lots of wildlife to look out for. Soak up the seaside fun – arcades, ice cream, Punch and Judy, donkey rides… Weymouth has all the classic elements of a British beach holiday! The Bartlett School of Architecture (2016) Chapter 15: Devonshire, Weymouth and New Cavendish Streets, Survey of London on South-East Marylebone [Draft], Vol. 51-2, pp.1-41.

History [ edit ] Map clipping of Marylebone from around 1770 with Weymouth Street outlined in yellow Along with small independent retailers, you’ll find well known high street shops, department stores and boutiques. Bartlett School of Architecture (2016) Survey of London on South-East Marylebone, Vol. 51-2, pp.2-4. 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 1898 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.

Weymouth is renowned for its fantastic year-round events programme.From Seafood Festivals to Beach Motocross, there is always something going on to entertain everyone, young and old.The town centre has also been awarded a Purple Flag, ensuring an entertaining, safe and enjoyable night out. Book your stay in Weymouth Alternatively, you can take a National Express bus from Victoria Coach Station. This takes around 5 hours depending on the time of day. But is often much cheaper – especially when booked in advance. Seated on a beautiful bay, Weymouth boasts one of the finest beaches in Dorset. There’s a pretty seafront lined with Georgian buildings, a traditional fishing harbour surrounded by pastel-painted houses, and a sandy beach lined with attractions and food stalls, making it perfect for families.

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Overlooking Weymouth Harbour, the Nothe Fort was built in 1872 and played an important role in WWII. It’s now been renovated and converted into a museum staffed by an absolutely lovely team of over 70 volunteers, with loads of WWII memorabilia including some big guns and cannons along the ramparts. It’s also been voted one of the spookiest locations in the UK! The fort is supposedly haunted by the ghost of a gunman who died in the war, known locally as the Whistling Gunner. Monkey World Again, I’ll pop together a separate post with some more detail, but here are a few of the best places to stay in Weymouth: If you’re coming from abroad, the closest airport to Weymouth is Bournemouth – which has flight connections with several destinations in Europe. Read more in our guide to the best airports for Dorset. And when your feet need a rest, take time out to relax in tempting tearooms, waterfront cafés or harbourside pubs. For all your watersports needs There’s also the X53 Jurassic Coaster bus service which connects Weymouth with hotspots along the Jurassic Coast (and beyond) including Exeter, Sidford, Beer, Seaton, Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Bridport, Abbotsbury, Wool and Wareham. So it’s very easy to take a day trip along Dorset’s famous Jurassic Coast for a cliff walk or to visit some of the other towns and villages around the area.