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Weymouth Beach

The Esplanade
WEYMOUTH
Dorset
DT4 7AN

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This award-winning sandy beach is overlooked by a magnificent Georgian seafront, located at the heart of the Jurassic Coast. 

Originally made popular by the frequent visits of King George III in the late 1700’s, for him to enjoy the health benefits of bathing in its coastal waters, Weymouth soon became a popular destination for all and has remained one of the country’s top traditional seaside resorts.

Weymouth’s sheltered bay, gradual sloping seabed and exquisite waters offer swimmers, bathers and water sports enthusiasts idyllic and safe conditions to suit every taste. The internationally recognised beach is a frequent host to festivals, sporting championships and a wide range of events for all to enjoy. An ideal destination for families, with attractions such as, Punch and Judy, donkeys, children’s rides and pedalos, so plenty to keep the young ones occupied.

Weymouth Beach has had many annual accolades for its management, cleanliness, information provision and safety for over 20 years including Blue Flag, Seaside Awards and Quality Coast Awards. In addition it has consistently been recognised as one of the top beaches in the UK by the Marine Conservation Society Good Beach Guide and TripAdvisor.

Between May and September RNLI Lifeguards, First Aid, accessible facilities, Lost Children Services and Beach Attendants are all in place to ensure you and your family can enjoy your day out in safety.

A gentle stroll from the beach is the Weymouth’s historic harbour overlooked by quaint restaurants, cafes and craft shops, with only a short stroll to the town’s high street and shopping centre.  Whether to experience a bucketful of fun, get your feet wet, or just soak up the sun, Weymouth beach is the perfect place to be.

The adjoining shingle beaches at Greenhill and Preston offer a quieter option, away from the bustle of Weymouth resort beach with access to various water sports at Overcombe and Bowleaze further around the bay.

Dogs welcome all year round within a specific area close to the Pavillion. Dogs are also welcome off lead on the central and Greenhill beaches between 1 October and 30 April. There are no restrictions from Preston Beach through to Bowleaze. Dogs should be on lead at all times on the esplanade.

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Awards

  • Beach AwardsSeaside Awards - 2019 Seaside Awards - 2019 2019
  • Beach AwardsBlue Flag Awards 2019 Blue Flag Awards 2019 2019

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Accessible to Wheelchair Users
  • Disabled access to the beach
  • Disabled toilets
  • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Attraction Facilities

  • Amusements
  • Deckchairs
  • First Aid Room
  • Free summer entertainment programme - July & August
  • Lifeguards (May - September)
  • Shower facilities
  • Toilets
  • Tourist Information (may be seasonal)
  • Watersports equipment hire

Catering

  • Beach side refreshment kiosk
  • On-Site café/restaurant
  • Picnic Site

Children & Infants

  • Facilities for children - Lost Children facility May - Sept

Establishment Features

  • Dogs Accepted - Dogs restricted to area at Pavilion end of beach May - Sept
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  • Free Entry

Key Features

  • In town/city centre
  • Outdoor Attraction

Parking & Transport

  • Car Parks
  • Close to Railway Station
  • On Bus Route

Specialist Features

  • Family Fun
  • Marketed towards children
  • Marketed towards families

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Road Directions

By Road:

From Dorchester, take the A354 to Weymouth.

Please use the park and ride at Mount Pleasant.

Costs range from £1.50 in low season to £3.50 in peak season - per vehicle.

Park and ride all day for up to 7 people.

Services call all along the seafront. 

See Dorset Council website for more details including operating times and journey details.

Public Transport Directions

By Train:

2 services an hour from London Waterloo to Weymouth approx 3 hours.

National Rail Enquiries 08457 48 49 50 www.southwesternrailway.com

By Coach:

3 services daily from London Victoria and daily services from Plymouth, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester and Brighton.

National Express 08717 818181 www.nationalexpress.com Local transport information – www.traveline.info  0871 200 22 33

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