Natural landmarks · South West England
Weymouth, Dorset
Also known as: Weymouth
In or near Radipole.
Weymouth ( WAY-məth) is a seaside town and civil parish in the Dorset district, in the ceremonial county of Dorset, England. Situated on a sheltered bay at the mouth of the River Wey, 7 miles (11 km)
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Weymouth is located in Dorset, South West England, with the postcode DT4 8BZ. The nearest railway station is Weymouth, which is 0.7 km away. Entry to the landmark is free.
About
Weymouth ( WAY-məth) is a seaside town and civil parish in the Dorset district, in the ceremonial county of Dorset, England. Situated on a sheltered bay at the mouth of the River Wey, 7 miles (11 km) south of the county town of Dorchester, Weymouth had a population of 53,416 in 2021. It is the third-largest settlement in Dorset after Bournemouth and Poole. The history of the town stretches back to the 12th century and includes roles in the spread of the Black Death, the settlement of the Americas and the development of Georgian architecture. It was a major departure point for the Normandy Landings during World War II. A seaside resort, Weymouth and its economy depend on tourism. Visitors are attracted by its harbour and position, approximately halfway along the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site, important for its geology and landforms. Once a port for cross-channel ferries, Weymouth Harbour is now home to a commercial fishing fleet, pleasure boats and private yachts, while nearby Portland Harbour is the location of the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, where the sailing events of the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games were held.
Photo gallery
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Chesil & The Fleet SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Weymouth ( WAY-məth) is a seaside town and civil parish in the Dorset district, in the ceremonial county of Dorset, England. Situated on a sheltered bay at the mouth of the River Wey, 7 miles (11 km) south of the county town of Dorchester, Weymouth had a population of 53,416 in 2021. It is the third-largest settlement in Dorset after Bournemouth and Poole. The history of the town stretches back to the 12th century and includes roles in the spread of the Black Death, the settlement of the Americas and the development of Georgian architecture. It was a major departure point for the Normandy Landings during World War II. A seaside resort, Weymouth and its economy depend on tourism. Visitors are attracted by its harbour and position, approximately halfway along the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site, important for its geology and landforms. Once a port for cross-channel ferries, Weymouth Harbour is now home to a commercial fishing fleet, pleasure boats and private yachts, while nearby Portland Harbour is the location of the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, where the sailing events of the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games were held.
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Background
Visiting
Weymouth has been used as a location in both film and television, particularly the esplanade which features prominently in the 1958 film The Key, the 1967 version of Far from the Madding Crowd, and the 1963 Hammer Horror production The Damned. Scenes for the 1965 wartime adventure film The Heroes of Telemark were shot in the bay. Other war films filmed in areas in and around the town are The Dam Busters (1954) and the 2017 adaptation of Dunkirk. Appearances on television include the 1980s detective series Rockliffe's Follies, where Weymouth was the setting for the fictional town of Maidenport. Some scenes from the series Broadchurch were filmed there in 2014 and in 2008, the town was the…
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- Coordinates
- 50.6097, -2.4547
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Weymouth
- Postcode
- DT4 8BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Weymouth — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Weymouth, Dorset (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Weymouth, Dorset?
- Weymouth, Dorset is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT4 8BZ), in the parish of Weymouth.
- What is Weymouth, Dorset?
- Weymouth ( WAY-məth) is a seaside town and civil parish in the Dorset district, in the ceremonial county of Dorset, England. Situated on a sheltered bay at the mouth of the River Wey, 7 miles (11 km)
- How do I get to Weymouth, Dorset?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT4 8BZ.
- Is Weymouth, Dorset a protected site?
- Yes — Weymouth, Dorset is part of the Chesil & The Fleet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Weymouth, Dorset free to visit?
- Yes, Weymouth, Dorset is free to enter.
- How do I get to Weymouth, Dorset?
- The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT4 8BZ.