Weymouth’s long arc of fine golden sand is second to none.Hours of fun can be enjoyed on the beach building sandcastles and splashing around in the clear blue sea. The Rio Grande Railway model railway circles the events area at Lodmoor, giving rides throughout the summer season. Alongside the park, you’ll also find the Leisureranch funfair. This features several fun-filled attractions, including a giant bumpy slide and go-karts. Pirate Adventure Golf

Starting with Weymouth Bay, a beautiful stretch of golden sand which runs from the Pavilion, all the way to the old Pier Bandstand. The esplanade runs along most of the beach, lined with picturesque Georgian buildings. The beach itself boasts calm waters thanks to the shelter of the curving bay, as well as plenty of attractions. From donkey rides and swing boats, to ice cream stands and candy floss, there’s plenty to keep you occupied! In fact, there’s really nowhere better, because Weymouth is one of the places where the very idea of the British beach holiday was born. Blue Flag winning Weymouth Beachis consistently recognised as one of the top fifteenbeachesin Europe and it's easy to see why. So why not grab your towel, a good bookand head to Weymouth.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 into sustainable shopping, there are lots of second-hand shops to grab a bargain and do your bit to save the planet. There are also refill and wholefood shops for all the essentials and more. New Bond Street Shopping Centre 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

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 This awesome aquarium is run by the fantastic Sea Life group, who I really respect for their great conservation work. The Weymouth Sea Life Centre is laid out in various themed ‘worlds’ across a big complex. There’s also a huge play area and a mini theme park. Highlights include rescued sea turtles (whose shells were damaged by boats), seals, and penguins – as well as my personal favourite, the Bay o’ Rays. Lodmore Country Park and Leisureranch Weymouth Circular Walk - A circular walk around the seaside town of Weymouth, visiting the promenade, the ruins of Sandsfoot Castle and the pretty Radipole Lake Nature Reserve. 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 street is known for its medical establishments, most notably The Harley Street Clinic built in 1935. Over time, larger institutional and residential buildings replaced earlier Georgian terraces at its intersections with Marylebone High Street, Portland Place and Great Portland Street. In contrast, central sections of the street still " retain much of their former domestic scale and character." [9] The street was lined with trees in 2010 as part of a neighbourhood community and stakeholder-based greening initiative. [10] Notable residents [ edit ] Marylebone extract from Charles Booth's 1889 London survey of the lives and occupations of area residents.Want the best burger in town? Head to Dorset Burger Company near Weymouth train station. It’s a cosy, eclectic little restaurant which focuses on doing one thing – burgers – really well! They also have a great focus on locally sourced produce, so the menu is full of top-quality Dorset flavours and ingredients. Crab House Cafe Bartlett School of Architecture (2016 Draft) Chapter 15: Devonshire, Weymouth and New Cavendish Streets, Survey of London on South-East Marylebone, Vol. 51-2, pp.1-41.

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 The pebble beach runs for 18 miles with a series of beautiful lagoons on one side and the sea on the other. You can follow it all the way to the lovely Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens to extend the walk. The main Weymouth shopping streets (St. Mary Street, St. Thomas Street and Bond Street) are found in the centre of town near the beachside Esplanade. They are traffic-free and easy to walk around, so are fantastic for a family day out. 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.

One of the earliest established seaside resorts in England, Weymouth's tourist industry began in the late 18th century when George III used it as his summer residence. Weymouth's tourist industry reached its peak during the 1960's to 1990's, after which it has declined due to the growing trend to take overseas holidays.