Weymouth Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Weymouth which includes a sandy beach and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people
Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens featuring rainforest, a suspension bridge or treetop walkway and forest scenes
Sandsfoot Castle featuring building ruins and heritage architecture
Weymouth Beach showing views and a beach as well as a family
Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens showing a garden

With sandy beaches, rugged coastline, historic buildings and brilliant museums, Weymouth is one of Dorset's most appealing and diverse destinations.

Surrounded by the stunning landscape of the Jurassic Coast, brimming with culture and boasting great attractions for the family, Weymouth defies you to be bored. Get close to the sea on a lazy day at the beach, in a spectacular aquarium or roaming the dramatic clifftops. Learn about centuries of history in the town centre and idyllic surrounding areas or relax in one of the town's many cool cafés.

Weymouth has been an important port in southern England for centuries. In 2012, the city hosted sailing events during the Olympic Games. Discover these stories through the many maritime sites around the town.

Ascend over 170 feet (50 metres) to the top of the Jurassic Skyline for 360-degree views of the coastline, the town centre and the English Channel. Find out about the creatures that live below the water’s surface at Sea Life Park, where you can get close to crocodiles, sharks and exotic fish of every shape and size. The park also features other attractions, including a water ride and miniature golf.

Spend an afternoon lying out on Weymouth Beach, whose golden sands stretch for 3 miles (5 kilometres) along the coast. During summer, the bustling bay is full of activities.

Explore the history of the surrounding area. Trek through the tunnels and passages of Nothe Fort, a three-tiered military post built in the 19th century. Stop at the Tudor defence of Sandsfoot Castle.

See a countess's gardens in Abbotsbury, where several species of exotic plants burst into brilliant colours when in bloom. Among the interesting religious attractions in town is St. Catherine's Chapel. Wander among the ruins of this sacred site and enjoy stunning coastal views.

Trains from London leave for Weymouth twice an hour and daily services run from Bristol and Bath. The nearest airports are in Bournemouth, Exeter, Bristol and Southampton. Visit in summer to see the town’s beach come to life.

Where to stay in Weymouth

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
Fairhaven Hotel

Fairhaven Hotel

2.5 out of 5
Fairhaven Hotel, 37 Esplanade, Weymouth, England
The price is £73 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£73
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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! (617 reviews)
Great stay- room was hot
"Really lovley hotel right on the beach front. Staff very nice and wrll spoken. Upg4aded our room for free. Only downside is it was super hot on the upper floor and in the room. They provided a fan but had to sleep on top of covers and sweating. Granted, it is summer in the UK"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 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 £137 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£137
3 Aug - 4 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! (1,011 reviews)
"The hotel was very good, nice room, very clean great breakfast and the bed was very comfortable. Our biggest gripe is with Expedia. We thought Expedia found hotels with good deals whereas you actually charged us a whopping 20% above the price the hotel charges. This is an extortionate amount! To ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt
The Jubilee Hotel East- with Spa Facilities

The Jubilee Hotel East- with Spa Facilities

3 out of 5
143-146 The Esplanade, Weymouth, England
The price is £91 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
£91
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Weymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.2/10 Good! (413 reviews)
"Beach is right across. So convenient and near many good restaurants."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

The Jubilee Hotel East- with Spa Facilities
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Quiet location, short walk to beach, with views of Portland and Jurassic coast

Quiet location, short walk to beach, with views of Portland and Jurassic coast

Wyke Regis, England
Stay at this holiday home in Weymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Chesil Beach and Weymouth Harbour are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (97 reviews)
Amazing stay.
"Lovely, homely property within a beautiful area. Would definitely stay again. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025

Quiet location, short walk to beach, with views of Portland and Jurassic coast
Blue Horizons with uninterrupted Panoramic sea views 2 mins walk from beach

Blue Horizons with uninterrupted Panoramic sea views 2 mins walk from beach

Weymouth, ENG
Stay at this holiday home in Weymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Chesil Beach and Weymouth Harbour are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
"Outstanding house in ideal location. I could have sat in the garden all week!"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2025

Blue Horizons with uninterrupted Panoramic sea views 2 mins walk from beach
Apartment near the beach with private parking and pet friendly

Apartment near the beach with private parking and pet friendly

Weymouth, England
Stay at this apartment in Weymouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Weymouth Beach and Weymouth Harbour are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
Really nice apartment ideal for a couple.
"Quite close to local park to walk the dog. Allocated car parking space which was useful. Clean and tidy apartment."

Reviewed on 16 Jun 2025

Apartment near the beach with private parking and pet friendly
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Weymouth

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
209
5 - Excellent 61%
4 - Good
115
4 - Good 33%
3 - Okay
18
3 - Okay 5%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 0%

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Lovely clean and tidy beaches,

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Weymouth has lots to offer, with a varied selection of bars and places to eat.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Weymouth has a reassuring traditional seaside resort feel to it, and the harbour is well worth spending time at.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Needs some money spent on it as looking rundown in parts & not the seaside resort I fondly remember.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

As with many seaside towns plenty of good and some bad. A lot of the properties need investment to maintain and that money's obviously not there. Still, a nice feel to the place and plenty of friendly people there.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Would definitely go back again

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