Preston Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Preston

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Overcombe

The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Overcombe. Make a stop by Weymouth Bay or Overcombe Beach while you're exploring the area.

Overcombe
The Spice Ship

The Spice Ship

3 out of 5
240 Preston Road, Weymouth, England
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £98 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£98
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star inn in Weymouth. Enjoy free parking, a garden and a bar/lounge. Popular attractions Weymouth Beach and Chesil Beach are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (77 reviews)
"A cracking little room with everything you'd need. Great shower area, fab bed, good parking, Booked a meal and that was fab, too. Lovely friendly staff, absolute 5 star. Just a smidgeon off 5 stars, as the room was really hot. The thoughtfully supplied fan helped, but a small thing in a lovely stay. ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

The Spice Ship
Fairhaven Hotel

Fairhaven Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Fairhaven Hotel, 37 Esplanade, Weymouth, England
The price is £87 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
£87
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Weymouth. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), daily housekeeping and an in-room coffee maker. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (637 reviews)
"Parking is a nightmare all year around. The hotel staff are lovely. The hotel is slowly being modernised. We decided to stay an extra night and was able to experience an updated and quieter room which was lovely Both rooms were clean and tidy."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Fairhaven Hotel
Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt

3 out of 5
12-18 Dorchester Road, Weymouth, England
The price is £110 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
£110
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Weymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"We only stayed the one night but would have no qualms about staying again. The family room was spacious, clean and comfortable. Best of all were the staff who were all very helpful and welcoming."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt
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Mellstock

Mellstock

2 out of 5
Wey Meadow Stables Nottington, Weymouth, England
Stay at this golf cottage in Weymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Weymouth Beach and Chesil Beach are located nearby.
Mellstock
Emminster

Emminster

2 out of 5
Wey Meadow Stables Nottington, Weymouth, England
Stay at this golf cottage in Weymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Weymouth Beach and Chesil Beach are located nearby.
Emminster
The Dorset Resort

The Dorset Resort

4 out of 5
Bere Regis, Wareham, England
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Wareham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Popular attractions Purbeck Shooting School and Monkey World ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
"Amazing properties set in a beautiful tranquil setting. Wildlife everywhere and great for children to be outdoors, lovely walks and grounds."

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

The Dorset Resort
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Popular places to visit

Weymouth Beach which includes a beach

Weymouth Beach

Breathe in the salty sea air, savor hot fish and chips and take photos of the coastline as you amble along the Esplanade that follows the gentle curve of this beach.

Weymouth Beach
Chesil Beach

Chesil Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Chesil Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Weymouth. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its cosy cafes.

Chesil Beach
Weymouth Harbour

Weymouth Harbour

Explore the waterfront in Weymouth with a trip to Weymouth Harbour. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its cosy cafes.

Weymouth Harbour
Weymouth featuring bird life and a lake or waterhole as well as an individual male

Abbotsbury Swannery

Admire the stunning countryside and the lake in this unique swannery initially set up by Benedictine Monks in the 11th century.

Abbotsbury Swannery
Sea Life Park which includes signage and marine life

SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth

Witness turtles swimming over your head, take boat rides through a crocodile swamp and come face-to-face with a shark in Weymouth's incredible marine zoo.

SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth
Nothe Fort which includes a castle and heritage elements

Nothe Fort

Weymouth's Victorian-era fort has transformed from the town's first line of defense into one of the area's most popular spots for a fun-filled day out.

Nothe Fort

Things to do

Portland Shore Excursion to Jurassic Coast Highlights

Portland Shore Excursion to Jurassic Coast Highlights

£73
per adult
Portland Shore Excursion to Jurassic Coast Highlights
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Cities near Preston

Weymouth which includes a sandy beach and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people

Weymouth

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Osmington

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Broadwey

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Photo by Andrew Smith (CC BY-SA)

Bincombe