Weymouth Essentials

Weymouth's maritime history and coastal character are defined by its diverse landmarks. The town features two distinct defensive structures: the 16th-century Sandsfoot Castle, built by Henry VIII, and the Victorian-era Nothe Fort. Its engineering heritage is visible in the lifting bascule Town Bridge, while the Pavilion Theatre and Greenhill Gardens reflect its development as a Georgian resort. Natural highlights include the RSPB Radipole Lake nature reserve and the Sea Life Centre, alongside the annual sand sculpture displays at Sandworld and local history collections at Weymouth Museum.

Sandsfoot Castle

Sandsfoot Castle, also known historically as Weymouth Castle, is an artillery fort constructed by Henry VIII near Weymouth, Dorset.

Nothe Fort

Nothe Fort is a fort in Weymouth, Dorset, England, situated at the end of the Nothe Peninsula, which juts eastwards from the town of…

Sealife Centre

Adventure park featuring indoor and outdoor exhibits, including a colony of Fairy Penguins, a turtle sanctuary, and a splash zone.

Town Bridge

Weymouth Town Bridge is a lifting bascule bridge in Weymouth, Dorset, England, connecting the formerly separate boroughs of Weymouth and…

Greenhill Gardens

Greenhill Gardens is a public garden, located in Weymouth, Dorset, England.

Sandworld

Large sand sculptures are displayed every year in Weymouth.

Nothe Gardens

Nothe Gardens is a public garden, located in Weymouth, Dorset, England.

Pavilion Theatre

A 1960s-era entertainment venue located on the peninsula between the harbor and the beach, hosting live music, comedy, and theater productions.

Weymouth Museum

Located within the historic Brewers Quay, this collection documents the town's evolution from a Roman settlement to a royal seaside resort through maritime artifacts and local archives.

Radipole Lake Nature Reserve

An RSPB nature reserve featuring extensive reedbeds and lagoons that provide habitat for bearded tits, Cetti’s warblers, and kingfishers.