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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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When it is finished the £3.5million attraction – on the
corner of Weymouth’s Festival Pier – will overlook the Olympic
Festival Village.
The tower will
provide a bird’s-eye view of the course over which the sailors will be
bidding for medals in the Olympics at Weymouth & Portland Sailing Academy.
The tower, which
will be operated by Weymouth Sea Life Park owners Merlin Entertainments, will
offer views into the English Channel and many miles along the famous Jurassic
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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.visitsealife.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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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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