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Weymouth, a seaside town and favourite with leisure boats,
was originally a fishing village but grew in the 17th century before becoming a
major seaside resort.
Weymouth
has all the things you would expect from a British seaside resort, including a
marina, ferry port and harbour, miles of sandy beach and a pedestrianised
shopping area with all your favourite department and fashion stores - plenty of
places to spend your money!
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are numerous things to do other than shopping and enjoying the beach at
Weymouth - take a look at the list below or click on the numbered links on the
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A
re-developed Victorian Brewery, housing a superb range of attractions including
The Timewalk Journey & Shopping village. Also includes crafts, ten-pin
bowling, science centre and The Weymouth Museum showing the history of the
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Hope Square,
Weymouth Telephone: 01305 777622
Open all year
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www.brewers-quay.co.uk |
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This
fascinating family attraction tells the story of underwater exploration from
the 17th century. It houses one of the World's Foremost Titanic Exhibitions as
well as 'sharkey's' an all-weather kids adventure play zone. |
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Harbour, Custom
House Quay, Weymouth Telephone: 0871 222 5760
Open all year
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A restored
Victorian Fort housing a dramatic representation of its time and history. See
the military models and displays; explore the gundecks and magazines; enjoy the
spectacular views. |
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Barrack Road,
Weymouth Telephone: 01305 766626
May - Sept (Sundays all
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Weymouth Sea
Life Parks unique mix of indoor and outdoor attractions makes it a great family
day out. Set in landscaped grounds, the park offers close encounters with
marine life from sharks to seals and seahorses to otters. |
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Lodmoor Country
Park, Weymouth Telephone: 01305 761070
Open all year
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www.sealifeeurope.com |
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| Radipole Lake Nature
Reserve |
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Visit one of
England's largest reedbeds containing three species of nationally threatened
birds, Cettis Warbler, Bearded Tit and Bittern. Set within over 250 acres of
natural habitat, Radipole is a great place for the family or the keen
twitcher. |
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Visitor
Centre, Swannery Car Park, Weymouth Telephone: 01305 778313
Open all year
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| www.rspb.org.uk |
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An
enchanting 17th Century merchant's house furnished in
period style. |
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3 Trinity Street,
Weymouth Telephone: 01305 812341
Open June -
September |
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Visit all
the Dorset local attractions in small form and all in one go at this miniature
model world. |
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Lodmoor Country
Park, Weymouth Telephone: 01305
781797
Open all year
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| Weymouth Sand Sculpture
Attraction |
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The famous
Mark Anderson sand sculptures will take your breath away. Various scultures to
been seen throughout the summer time. |
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On the sea front at
the far end of the town centre, next to the helter-skelter and other beach
amusements
Open throughout the
summer time. |
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| Slightly further afield from the centre of Weymouth are many more
attractions and places to visit - Take a look .... |
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| A Working
Oyster Farm in the tranquil setting of the Fleet Lagoon with a licensed Seafood
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Fleet Lagoon,
Weymouth
Telephone: 01305
788867
Open all year
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