Guidebook for Weymouth
Drinks with a view
Head to The Pavilion for tables overlooking the seafront
2 mins walk from the house.
An independently owned award-winning restaurant based opposite the train station, just down from the Jubilee Clock along the seafront. Locally sourced ingredients used to create delicious home made, chargrilled burgers in a relaxed atmosphere.
Awarded Gold Awards in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 from Taste of The West, also being named as South West Cafe of the year. Bronze Award from Dorset Tourism for 2015.
Booking recommend, esp for larger groups.
Crazy golf available inside too.
££
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The Dorset Burger Company
6 King St2 mins walk from the house.
An independently owned award-winning restaurant based opposite the train station, just down from the Jubilee Clock along the seafront. Locally sourced ingredients used to create delicious home made, chargrilled burgers in a relaxed atmosphere.
Awarded Gold Awards in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 from Taste of The West, also being named as South West Cafe of the year. Bronze Award from Dorset Tourism for 2015.
Booking recommend, esp for larger groups.
Crazy golf available inside too.
££
Hidden away in the beautiful Nothe Gardens, there are stunning views of Weymouth’s historic harbour from the sun terrace.
Daily specials and a classic bar menu - something for everyone.
Parking nearby
££
The Nothe Tavern
Barrack RoadHidden away in the beautiful Nothe Gardens, there are stunning views of Weymouth’s historic harbour from the sun terrace.
Daily specials and a classic bar menu - something for everyone.
Parking nearby
££
Recommended for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Nautico Lounge is in a really handsome old Post Office on St Thomas Street, right in the heart of Weymouth. The lovely large and airy open plan space stretches back to great little garden out the back, so you should have no problem finding a spot to call your own. They serve a great range of food and drinks (including full kids, gluten free and vegan menus) in a really relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that includes buckets of old pictures and tremendously dangly tassel-y lightshades.
Kids portions available.
Relaxed atmosphere.
Pub quiz on Monday night (please check online)
££
Nautico Lounge
66 St Thomas StRecommended for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Nautico Lounge is in a really handsome old Post Office on St Thomas Street, right in the heart of Weymouth. The lovely large and airy open plan space stretches back to great little garden out the back, so you should have no problem finding a spot to call your own. They serve a great range of food and drinks (including full kids, gluten free and vegan menus) in a really relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that includes buckets of old pictures and tremendously dangly tassel-y lightshades.
Kids portions available.
Relaxed atmosphere.
Pub quiz on Monday night (please check online)
££
Good place to sit with a drink overlooking the harbour
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The George Bar & Grill
2 Custom House QuayGood place to sit with a drink overlooking the harbour
A Wetherspoon pub. Good for cheap eats from breakfast through till dinner.
£
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The William Henry
1 Frederick PlaceA Wetherspoon pub. Good for cheap eats from breakfast through till dinner.
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McDonald's Weymouth 2
Jubilee CloseDrive through McDonald's. Opposite the Swannery (Long Stay Car Park).
Enzo Ristorante & Pizzeria
110 The EsplanadeItalian food.
£££
Great views from this Art Deco restaurant.
Traditional Italian cuisine together with a modern style.
£££
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Al Molo
Great views from this Art Deco restaurant.
Traditional Italian cuisine together with a modern style.
£££
Food, parking and great views. It's worth walking up the hill to get the best views.
Burgers and steaks.
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Beefeater Weymouth
Mercery RoadFood, parking and great views. It's worth walking up the hill to get the best views.
Burgers and steaks.
£
Stunning views along Chesil Beach- one to visit to catch the sunset from the tables outside.
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The Cove House Inn
91 ChiswellStunning views along Chesil Beach- one to visit to catch the sunset from the tables outside.
Shalims Indian Restaurant
24 Commercial RdTakeaway available too
££
2 mins walk away.
Quiet courtyard garden.
Home cooked locally sourced food. Lunch menu.
Vegan brownies- yummy!
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The HiVe Cafe
20 Park St2 mins walk away.
Quiet courtyard garden.
Home cooked locally sourced food. Lunch menu.
Vegan brownies- yummy!
Great views of the beach.
Cakes and scones baked fresh every day.
Lemon and Poppyseed to Victoria Sponge to Gorgeous Chocolate Cake. Also soups, sandwiches, quiches and baked potatoes.
Good Life Cafe
109a St Mary StGreat views of the beach.
Cakes and scones baked fresh every day.
Lemon and Poppyseed to Victoria Sponge to Gorgeous Chocolate Cake. Also soups, sandwiches, quiches and baked potatoes.
Jurassic Rocks Cafe
South West Coast PathTerrific views from inside as well as on the terrace above.
At the far end of the bay (by the Riviera Hotel) is this great cafe. Albeit there are no sea views from a few of the dining tables, the children's play area and wide range of things on the menu more than makes up for that. ££
Southside Bar & Grill
Bowleaze CovewayAt the far end of the bay (by the Riviera Hotel) is this great cafe. Albeit there are no sea views from a few of the dining tables, the children's play area and wide range of things on the menu more than makes up for that. ££
The core products are pizza, ciders and beer but they add other things and have weekly changing hot specials.
Booking recommended.
££
The Loft
13a Custom House QuayThe core products are pizza, ciders and beer but they add other things and have weekly changing hot specials.
Booking recommended.
££
Loco Lobo Tex Mex
10 Trinity StTasty Mexican food by the harbour side.
££
Palm Tree Cafe
Great for kids as there is a play area
2 minute walk from the house by the estuary
Rockfish Weymouth
48-49 The EsplanadeGreat locally caught food.
££
Mona's Thai and Asian Cuisines
55 St Mary StDelicious food and great service
££
Les Enfants Terribles
19 Custom House QuayBooking is a must here.
£££
A two minute walk away on the estuary through the Melcombe Regis Car Park.
All You Can Eat menu.
The Gurkha
A two minute walk away on the estuary through the Melcombe Regis Car Park.
All You Can Eat menu.
Chilled atmosphere.
Good for drinks.
Great view across the bay.
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Harveys - Wine - Bar - Kitchen
51 EsplanadeChilled atmosphere.
Good for drinks.
Great view across the bay.
Entertainment & Activities
Crazy golf.
Parkrun on Saturday mornings at 9am.
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Lodmoor Country Park
Crazy golf.
Parkrun on Saturday mornings at 9am.
The Dinosaur Museum
Icen Wayhttps://www.thedinosaurmuseum.com/
Cineworld Weymouth
New Bond StreetPabellón de Weymouth
EsplanadeWeymouth Swimming Pool & Fitness Centre
Knightsdale RoadFamily-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures.
https://www.visitsealife.com/weymouth/
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SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth
Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures.
https://www.visitsealife.com/weymouth/
Parks & Nature
Peace and quiet.
Playground for the kids.
Stunning views across to Portland.
Parking (meter_ included in week stay permit)
Nothe Tavern Pub is here.
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Nothe Gardens
Peace and quiet.
Playground for the kids.
Stunning views across to Portland.
Parking (meter_ included in week stay permit)
Nothe Tavern Pub is here.
Sandsfoot Castle, also known historically as Weymouth Castle, is an artillery fort constructed by Henry VIII near Weymouth, Dorset.
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Castillo Sandsfoot
39 Old Castle RdSandsfoot Castle, also known historically as Weymouth Castle, is an artillery fort constructed by Henry VIII near Weymouth, Dorset.
Shingle beach. The Cove House Inn on Portland has tables outside and on a summer's evening, it is spectacular watching the sun go down.
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Playa de Chesil
Shingle beach. The Cove House Inn on Portland has tables outside and on a summer's evening, it is spectacular watching the sun go down.
Abbotsbury Swannery is the only place in the world where you are able to walk through the heart of a colony of nesting Mute Swans. A visit to this beautiful place is considered to be one of the best things to do in Dorset.
Tickets can be purchased in advance online.
Children under 5 go free.
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Abbotsbury Swannery
New Barn RoadAbbotsbury Swannery is the only place in the world where you are able to walk through the heart of a colony of nesting Mute Swans. A visit to this beautiful place is considered to be one of the best things to do in Dorset.
Tickets can be purchased in advance online.
Children under 5 go free.
Sightseeing
Shingle beach. The town, harbour, and beach were used as locations in the 2013 ITV series Broadchurch.
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West Bay
Shingle beach. The town, harbour, and beach were used as locations in the 2013 ITV series Broadchurch.
Right on the tip of the island. It can be very windy! There is a cafe.
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Faro de Portland Bill
Old Coastguard CottagesRight on the tip of the island. It can be very windy! There is a cafe.
The SW Coast Path is a 13 mile walk of dramatic, rugged cliffs, nationally rare plants, hidden coves and stunning views.
Portland
The SW Coast Path is a 13 mile walk of dramatic, rugged cliffs, nationally rare plants, hidden coves and stunning views.
Portland Heights station
Great view from the Olympic Rings back towards Weymouth and Chesil Beach.
Durdle Door is probably the most famous stone arch anywhere in the world. It was created when the sea pierced through the Portland limestone around 10,000 years ago.
Good footwear advised.
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Durdle Door
Durdle Door is probably the most famous stone arch anywhere in the world. It was created when the sea pierced through the Portland limestone around 10,000 years ago.
Good footwear advised.
The beautiful white pebble beach of Lulworth Cove, with its blue waters and easy access make it a popular destination. Low tide reveals wonderful rock pools teeming with sea creatures. The Cove offers a variety of places to eat and there is a large car park (fee payable).
There is also a bus which runs from Weymouth to Lulworth in the summer season.
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Lulworth Cove
The beautiful white pebble beach of Lulworth Cove, with its blue waters and easy access make it a popular destination. Low tide reveals wonderful rock pools teeming with sea creatures. The Cove offers a variety of places to eat and there is a large car park (fee payable).
There is also a bus which runs from Weymouth to Lulworth in the summer season.
This is a daily ferry service from the kiosk at Brewers Quay in Weymouth, to Portland. Enjoy a refreshing sea journey through Weymouth Bay and Portland Harbour. There’s plenty to see on the trip including the Nothe Fort, the impressive Portland Harbour Walls, the Mulberry Docks relics of the D-day landings, plus the passing maritime traffic of yachts, local fishing boats, cargo and Navy ships in this working south coast harbour.
Coastline Cruises
Trinity RoadThis is a daily ferry service from the kiosk at Brewers Quay in Weymouth, to Portland. Enjoy a refreshing sea journey through Weymouth Bay and Portland Harbour. There’s plenty to see on the trip including the Nothe Fort, the impressive Portland Harbour Walls, the Mulberry Docks relics of the D-day landings, plus the passing maritime traffic of yachts, local fishing boats, cargo and Navy ships in this working south coast harbour.
From Weymouth to Portland, the Legacy Trail follows a disused passenger railway line, now a wonderfully, accessible wildlife corridor. The Rodwell Trail from Weymouth to Ferrybridge is a fully surfaced route suitable for scooters, bicycles and mobility scooters. It takes you past old station platforms and Sandsfoot Castle, with lovely views out across Portland Harbour towards Portland. The Trail is also great for wildlife with many birds, plants, butterflies and other insects recorded from and along the route.
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Rodwell Trail
From Weymouth to Portland, the Legacy Trail follows a disused passenger railway line, now a wonderfully, accessible wildlife corridor. The Rodwell Trail from Weymouth to Ferrybridge is a fully surfaced route suitable for scooters, bicycles and mobility scooters. It takes you past old station platforms and Sandsfoot Castle, with lovely views out across Portland Harbour towards Portland. The Trail is also great for wildlife with many birds, plants, butterflies and other insects recorded from and along the route.
Nothe Fort is a fort in Weymouth, Dorset, England, situated at the end of the Nothe Peninsula, which juts eastwards from the town of Weymouth, and Weymouth Harbour, into the sea to the north of the ex-military Portland Harbour. The fort is located next to Nothe Gardens
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Fuerte Nothe
Barrack RoadNothe Fort is a fort in Weymouth, Dorset, England, situated at the end of the Nothe Peninsula, which juts eastwards from the town of Weymouth, and Weymouth Harbour, into the sea to the north of the ex-military Portland Harbour. The fort is located next to Nothe Gardens
20 minute drive from Weymouth.
Poundbury is an experimental new town or urban extension on the outskirts of Dorchester in the county of Dorset, England. Initiated by prize-winning architect Léon Krier in the spirit of the urban village, it enjoys the keen endorsement of Charles, Prince of Wales, on whose land it is built
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Poundbury
20 minute drive from Weymouth.
Poundbury is an experimental new town or urban extension on the outskirts of Dorchester in the county of Dorset, England. Initiated by prize-winning architect Léon Krier in the spirit of the urban village, it enjoys the keen endorsement of Charles, Prince of Wales, on whose land it is built
Lyme Regis
Palm Tree Cafe
Great play area for kids
2 minute walk from the house
Essentials
In a Spin
29 Park StIt can be same day if dropped in early enough. Otherwise a 24 hour turn around.
Food Scene
A peaceful spot away from the crowds to have a bite to eat by the waterside.
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Stone Pier Cafe
Hope StreetA peaceful spot away from the crowds to have a bite to eat by the waterside.
Outstanding service.
Delicious seafood.
Try the Fish Crackling!
£££
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Crab House Café
Portland RoadOutstanding service.
Delicious seafood.
Try the Fish Crackling!
£££
Consejos para los viajeros
Desplazamientos
Walking
Once you are here, you will find plenty of shops, restaurants and sites within walking distance.
The Rodwell Trail follows the disused railway line and heads towards the causeway that heads to Portland.
For the more adventurous, there is the SW Coast Path.