Weymouth Holidays

Weymouth holidays offer a relaxing base for a UK holiday or UK short break in South Dorset, boasting a safe sandy beach, plenty of tourist facilities, a rich historic and plenty of character. Holidays in Weymouth remain popular with families and those looking to explore the scenic coastal area, as well as walkers and hikers, thanks to the town's location close to the Jurassic Coast and the South Dorset Downs.

 

Weymouth sits on Dorset's south coast, in a sheltered bay at the mouth of the River Wey, just above the Isle of Portland. An established resort, the town's history with tourism dates back to the 18th century when King George III was a frequent visitor, and the Georgian character of the town is apparent in the elegant esplanade that runs along the front, now the site of many hotels. Weymouth holidays allow visitors to enjoy an authentic British seaside resort, with a long sandy beach paired with traditional entertainment such as pedals, boat rides, trampolines, Punch and Judy shows and sand sculpting competitions. Water sports feature heavily on a Weymouth holiday, with conditions ideal for windsurfing and sailing, and the harbour offering all kinds of fishing trips and lots of different boat rides out in the bay. Scuba diving is also available, as there are numerous wrecks to explore just off the coast, with other land sports to enjoy on a holiday in Weymouth including golf, swimming and bowling. Entertainment and activities on a Weymouth holiday include mini-golf, amusement parks, a nature reserve and the Sea Life Centre, with the Great Dorset Maize Maze, the Deep Sea Adventure and Brewers Quay and Timewalk Journey offering fun family excursions.

 

Thanks to its location, holidays in Weymouth have access to the World Heritage Jurassic Coast and also include wonderful terrain for walks and bike rides, along with scenic cliff top paths and country trails inland. Other regions to explore on a holiday to Weymouth include Dorchester, Bournemouth and Poole, with ferries departing the port for day trips across the channel to France.