This is a definite growth area for Weymouth in — one that I can see it facilitating far more of the all-important short-stay and staycation visitors to our lovely town. This would effectively see an expansion of the 34 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 10 National Parks that are already in operation.
Proponents of the scheme argue that it would not only help protect the important and beautiful landscape. To my mind the fact that this part of Dorset is even being considered for National Park status is a great advert for the county and should, in itself, increase tourist visitors. Park or no Park, this sounds like a win-win to me.
Business is booming at Portland Harbour and this is in large part due to the fact that it is now taking in much larger vessels like the Mediterranea which docked for the first time in and brought over 2, holidaymakers to our town. If, as expected, they rise again in then we can expect an extra 4, visitors in need of our hospitality.
More and more Britons are choosing to spend their holidays exploring their home island and are flocking to the stunning beaches places like Dorset boasts and its pretty towns like ours. The uncertainty of Brexit and the fluctuating pound are acknowledged as two key reasons. Discount voucher site Wowcher reported another big increase in the number of customers buying UK city breaks in and have indicated that sales for are already looking extremely good. The continuing popularity of staycationing and the undoubted continuing turmoil over Brexit whatever happens on the 12th December plus weaker Sterling should all make Weymouth an attractive destination for travellers in Which was a lot.
Trust me. So visit over the summer and you can say you got there before Tom Hardy and Harry Styles and enjoyed a dalliance with a town that is happy just the way it is. Poppy Logo. FB house promo. Get need-to-know travel news, inspiration and advice from Metro every week. Sign up. Not convinced?
Find out more ». Here are a few of my favourites…. Start at Bowleaze Cove, and climb up to Redcliff Point overlooking the cove. From here, a signposted Dorset coast walk of about two miles takes you to Osmington Mills. The walk is a fairly easy one, and at its end lies one of my all-time favourite pubs.
The Smugglers Inn is a 13th-century white-washed pub which was once home to Emmanuel Charles, leader of the most notorious gang of smugglers in the area during the 18th and 19th centuries. Next to the pub is a small beach with a mini waterfall and lots of rockpools, and the views back towards Weymouth are fantastic. For a longer walk, keep heading along the cliffs until you reach Ringstead. This walk, which goes along the marshes between Chesil Beach and the mainland, is not only picturesque but also great for a little bit of history.
This is the setting for the book Moonfleet well worth a read , a tale of smugglers and adventure. In reality, The Fleet really was a popular landing point for smugglers.
Landing in the dead of night, they were able to judge their position by the size of the shingle, which gets progressively smaller from east to west. To get there, drive through Chickerell, down Fleet Road, and park in the churchyard. Walk south along the main road until you reach Butternut Street, which will take you to the original Fleet Church.
From here, rejoin the road and follow that back to the churchyard. The whole walk should take about an hour and a half. Another great area for walking, not only because of the fantastic views towards Weymouth, but also for its significant role in Dorset history. Afraid of insulting the king, he killed himself.
On arrival, King George was delighted with his tribute, and was apparently very upset to discover that the artist was no longer available to thank. The River Wey is the shortest major river in the UK. Start in the charming little village of Upwey, where a historic Wishing Well sits over the source of the river. In the meantime, here are a few of my favourites…. Here are a couple of my favourite spots:. The Marlboro.
I prefer their chips, and they also often have interesting specials like their Thai fish cakes last summer! Again, they often have specials — including battered pigs in blankets at Christmas time!
No trip to a beach town is complete without an ice cream or two. Mr Rossi has been serving up delicious, authentic Italian ice cream on the seafront for years, and it really is the best! Want the best burger in town? Head to Dorset Burger Company near Weymouth train station.
They also have a great focus on locally sourced produce, so the menu is full of top-quality Dorset flavours and ingredients. Particularly their locally caught crab, served a variety of ways.
They also have super fresh oysters, and plenty of local fish dishes. Crab House write their menu up to twice a day, depending on the fresh catches brought in by local fishermen. I tried their fish tacos at the Dorset Seafood Festival last summer and they were amazing!
A casual, quirkily decorated space in the town centre, Nautico Lounge is hard to define. This is one of my favourite spots for brunch, thanks to the all-day breakfasts. The lounge is also both dog and child-friendly! Al Molo deserves a mention purely for its awesome location. This lovely Italian restaurant is housed above the old pier bandstand, almost over the sea. So the views from the large windows are amazing! In summer you can sit outside on the small balcony and dine with the sound of the waves crashing below you.
Oh, and the food is pretty good too! But, I used to work as a reviewer for a national paper, so I do have first-hand experience of a few.
So, I have a lot of insider knowledge about the best places to stay! The popular family-friendly holiday park chain has three sites in Weymouth: Littlesea, Weymouth Bay, and Seaview. The contemporary budget accommodation chain has two locations in Weymouth Dorset. Accommodation is simple but stylish, and the historic property has a lot of atmosphere.
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