Weymouth

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 Harbour is on the English Channel and is used for pleasure boats, private yachts and ferries to the Channel Islands of Guernsey, Jersey and Brittany in France. The nearby Portland Harbour is one of the largest man-made harbours in the world and is home to the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, and is where the sailing events of the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games were held.


Why not check beaches nearby as we have 57 beaches in Dorset. You can even take a look at our list of Dorset dog friendly beaches or even our United Kingdom Blue Flag beach list.

Weymouth Dorset Coast Map

Weymouth Dorset Coast Search Bar

Where would you like to go? Use our search bar to search across all our local listings, ideal for finding that nearest spot to visit:

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:

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Portland Bill Lighthouse

Portland Bill and Chesil Beach are the graveyards of many vessels that failed to reach Weymouth or Portland Roads. The Portland Race is caused by the meeting of the tides between the Bill and the Shambles sandbank about 3 miles SE. Strong currents break the sea so fiercely that from the shore a continuous disturbance can be seen. Portland Bill Read more…
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Newtons Cove Beach

Newton’s Cove is a small cove between the main Weymouth beach and Portland Harbour, next to the Nothe Fort. The cove is a mix of sand, shingle and rock pools. No facilities at the beach although car park, toilets and cafe near the entrance to the Nothe Fort. After parking, you can walk through Nothe Gardens to the promenade and along to Read more…
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Hardy Monument

Monument to Vice-Admiral Hardy, Flag-Captain of HMS Victory at Trafalgar, set on the crest of Black Down with excellent sea views. Read more…
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Ringstead Bay Beach

Ringstead Bay Beach is a shingle beach in a quiet rural location and is ideal for those who are looking for a peaceful day out.  As the tide goes out you will get some sand and the beach is overlooked by unspoilt farmland and cliffs. The bay was once used by smugglers and is now a popular location for fossil hunters – Read more…
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Weymouth Bandstand Pier

Weymouth Pier Bandstand originally consisted of a raised deck area with glazed shelters along both sides, leading to a semicircular Bandstand. After the main pier was demolished all you now have is the entrance that looks out of place. Read more…
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Portland Castle

Portland Castle overlooks Portland harbour and onwards to Weymouth. The castle was built by Henry VIII to defend the anchorage against possible French and Spanish invasion, its squat appearance is typical of the artillery forts built in the early 1540s. Read more…
Animals & Wildlife

Abbotsbury Childrens Farm

Abbotsbury Children’s Farm has lots of animals for the children to meet, greet and feed. Children can hold the guinea pigs, ride the ponies, race the tractors, play in the large undercover play area and bottle feed the baby goats. The cafe offers local Dorset produce cooked on site and the gift shop has a charming range of quality gifts. Read more…
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Weymouth lifeboat station

Weymouth lifeboat station was established in 1869 and operates inshore and all weather lifeboats. Station is only open by appointment and the shop is open Sun only during Jan Feb and Mar and daily at other times. Read more…
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Overcome Beach

Overcome beach lies at the northeastern end of Weymouth Bay under Furzy Cliff, and is thus also known as Furzy Cliff beach. A popular beach for watersports, kayaking, windsurfing and kitesurfing. Car parking is available. Read more…
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Sandsfoot Castle Beach

Sandsfoot Castle beach within Portland Harbour is sand and rocks. This is a small private beach with a rocky backdrop on one side and a low cliff on the other. Slipway and limited parking are available on the road. Read more…
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Bandstand Beach

Bandstand beach lies by the old bandstand pier and the beach starts to have less pebbles and gets busy as you get closer to the town. Lifeguards in the summer and full facilities of Weymouth town. Read more…
Place to eat

The William Henry Pub

The William Henry is a Wetherspoon pub in Weymouth, Dorset. Our pub offers a range of real ales, craft beers and freshly ground Lavazza coffee. Breakfast is served until noon, with our full food menu available until 11 pm.     Read more…
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