The Classic Seaside Resort of Weymouth, with its fantastic beach and vibrant harbour, nestles perfectly alongside the rugged 'Isle' of Portland, the perfect place for visitors who just want to get away from it all. With plenty of places to eat and drink, and all year round events, attractions and activities there's something for everyone.
The Lodmoor Country Park has many attractions and amenities including the Sea Life Park & Marine Sanctuary.
Situated within easy walking distance of the town centre is the Brewer's Quay complex where you can travel back to 14th Century Weymouth at the Timewalk Museum. Also located in the surrounding area is Sharky's Adventure Play Zone and the Nothe Fort, a Victorian fortress with WWII memorabilia.
Portland is home to some outstanding natural and themed attractions including the world famous Chesil Beach, Portland Bill Lighthouse, the Stone Sculpture Park and Portland Castle.
Abbotsbury. The village is set amongst the hills behind the great Chesil Bank and is well-known world wide for it's Swannery and the Sub-Tropical Gardens. The swan sanctuary, over 600 years old, can be found around the lagoon behind the Chesil Bank. Hatching time normally occurs during April when you are allowed to visit and actually observe the young signets hatching. Above the village on a hill, commanding views over the Dorset countryside and the English Channel is St. Catherine's s Chapel built in the first half of the 15th century. There are some interesting shops and pleasant tearooms in the village itself. The coastal road to the west of the village offers superb views of the Fleet and Portland - hover your cursor over the small thumbnail.
For traditionally reared meat, poultry and eggs visit the Bride Valley Farm shop in the centre of Abbotsbury. The Ilchester Arms serves good food and has a good selection of beers.
Chesil Beach is a stunning 18-mile long shingle bank running between West Bay and Portland. The bank protects the land behind it, without it the sea would be further inland. Protected behind Chesil Beach is the Fleet lagoon, a tidal lagoon that is home to a variety of fish, sea anemones, sea grasses and numerous types of seaweed. Both the Chesil Bank and the Fleet lagoon are considered nationally important and are protected by international agreements that recognise the importance of the wildlife and geology.
The Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, the only one of its kind in England, covers around 95 miles of stunningly beautiful coast and is rich in geological importance, which represents 185 million years of earth history. It displays not just superb Jurassic, but older Triassic and younger Cretaceous rocks too.
This international recognition, which many agree is long-awaited and much deserved, places the coastline alongside some of the most famous and familiar names in the world such as the Great Barrier Reef, the Great Wall of China, the Galapagos Islands, the Acropolis and the Taj Mahal.
Weymouth Harbour
Weymouth Beach
Brewers Quay
The Harbour
Local area and attractions
The peaceful village of Langton Herring and the small hamlet of Rodden are 1 mile apart situated just to the North of the Fleet Lagoon off Chesil beach. Langton Herring has a population of about 150 centred around the church of St Peter which dates back to 1682, a small village hall and the Elm Tree Inn which dates back to the Victorian era but is somewhat infamous for its connection with smuggling. Rumour has it that there is an old hidden cellar used for storing contraband. The Pub does good food, has a beer garden and is child and dog friendly. It also offers a take away service. (01305 871257).
Beside the Elm Tree is an old “Smithy” which has been taken over by Langton Herrings resident Black Smith, Robert Fielding. He produces artistic iron work and opens to the public on a Sunday.
To the north, where the road to the village joins the Weymouth to Abbotsbury road is Langton Cross where you can see a fine old Latin cross. The cross was hewn from a single block of Portland Ridgeway stone and firmly embedded in the ground. Probably dating from the 14th century this ancient cross lies on the direct route from the port of Weymouth to the Monastery at Abbotsbury and may have been a marker for pilgrims.
Portland Harbour
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