Explore Weymouth Beaches and Coastline
Weymouth is a seaside town in Dorset, located on the western shore of Weymouth Bay and on the mouth of the River Wey. Weymouth's coast and beaches, lakes, museums, aquarium, shopping centres and watersports attract visitors all year round. Two notable landmarks around Weymouth are:
- The small limestone Isle of Portland is only 6 km (4 miles) long and 2.7 km (1.7 miles) wide and it is joined to the mainland by Chesil Beach.
- Chesil Bank Beach a major shingle bank which provides shelter from the prevailing winds and waves for the town of Weymouth.
Weymouth Dorset Coast Map
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Chesil Beach, also known as Chesil Bank, is one of the British coastline’s most striking and unique features. This impressive Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches, Dog Friendly and Dog Restrictions
Kingston Russell Stone Circle is an 18 stone late Neolithic or early Bronze Age circle on a hilltop overlooking Abbotsbury Read more…
Place Tags: History - Heritage
Castle Cove beach in Portland Harbour is just a five minute walk from Weymouth Town Centre. The beach is sand, Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches
Jordan Hill Roman Temple is a Roman ruin situated on Jordan Hill above Bowleaze Cove in the eastern suburbs of Read more…
Place Tags: History - Heritage
Church Ope Cove beach is a pebble beach with a small stream on the eastern side of Portland and as Read more…
Weymouth Pier Bandstand originally consisted of a raised deck area with glazed shelters along both sides, leading to a semicircular Read more…
Place Tags: Piers
Weymouth lifeboat station was established in 1869 and operates inshore and all weather lifeboats. Station is only open by appointment Read more…
Place Tags: Lifeboats
Abbotsbury Swannery is unique, the only place in the world where you are able to walk through the heart of Read more…
Place Tags: Outdoors - Nature
Sandsfoot Castle beach within Portland Harbour is sand and rocks. This is a small private beach with a rocky backdrop Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens was established in 1765 as a kitchen garden for the nearby castle. Today the 20 acre garden Read more…
Place Tags: Outdoors - Nature
Weymouth beach with its golden sands is one of the best family beaches along the South Coast. The long curving Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches, Blue Flag Awards and Seaside Awards
Lodmoor beach is in Weymouth bay some 1 mile (1.6km) east of Weymouth town centre and the beach is backed Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches