Weymouth
A Georgian seaside town favoured by George III, with golden beaches and colourful harbour houses. It makes a good base for the western part of the coast.
Weymouth flourished after George III repeatedly visited to take the waters. Along the seafront are rows of Georgian terraced houses, and the sandy beach is gently sloping and fine, making it ideal for families. Colourful houses line both sides of the Old Harbour, where fishing boats and yachts are moored. Visitors can enjoy seafood, take a boat trip out to sea or visit Nothe Fort. The sailing events of the 2012 London Olympics were held here. The journey from London Waterloo by train takes about 3 hours, and Weymouth is the gateway to Portland and Chesil Beach.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Chesil Beach
- Maiden Castle
- Portland Bill Lighthouse
- Abbotsbury Swannery
- Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
- Durdle Door
- Stair Hole
- Cerne Abbas Giant