Take a stroll along the esplanadeand golden sands toadmire the beauty of the scenery that surrounds you.Or cycle along one of the many trails and admire the natural beauty and abundance of wildlife on offer. When King George III’s doctors recommended he try taking the waters at Weymouth to help with his “madness”, swimming in the sea suddenly became popular amongst the UK’s elite, where once it had been something that only the lower classes would do. The Dorset town grew a roaring tourist trade as a result, becoming the popular seaside destination it is today.

Portland Quarry - This walk visits the Tout Quarry Sculpture Park & Nature Reserve on the Isle of Portland in Dorset. One of the earliest established seaside resorts in England, Weymouth's tourist industry began in the late 18th century when George III used it as his summer residence. Weymouth's tourist industry reached its peak during the 1960's to 1990's, after which it has declined due to the growing trend to take overseas holidays. If you are visiting Weymouth, or perhaps even taking a holiday in Weymouth, you will no doubt be looking for local accommodation, facilities and attractions, and this map is perfect for this job. You will be able to find major roads and streets in Weymouth, and by using zoom (+) view smaller streets, avenues and lanes in the town, and also bus stops. This walk takes you along a section of the South West Coast Path from the town to the famous Chesil Beach. It's about a 3.5 mile walk from the train station to the pebble beach where you can also access the Isle of Portland. Bartlett School of Architecture (2016) Survey of London on South-East Marylebone, Vol. 51-2, pp.2-4.Westminster City Council (June 2008). "Marylebone Conservation Area Audit". Westminster City Council. Archived from the original on 5 March 2010 . Retrieved 21 May 2010.

I already have a separate post showcasing the best things to do in Weymouth, so I’m just outlining them in brief below. In the section after, you’ll also find a round-up of the best family-friendly attractions, so skip ahead to that if you’re looking for more ideas of things to do. Weymouth to Swanage Coastal Walk - Explore the Jurassic Coast on this coastal walk between Weymouth and Swanage

Isle of Portland - Follow the Portland Coast Path around the Isle of Portland on this wonderful coastal circular walk in Dorset

From sand sculptures to a magical underwater world of dazzling sea creatures, Weymouth has attractions to delight visitors of all ages!

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In fact, there’s really nowhere better, because Weymouth is one of the places where the very idea of the British beach holiday was born. Alternatively, you can take a National Express bus from Victoria Coach Station. This takes around 5 hours depending on the time of day. But is often much cheaper – especially when booked in advance. Overlooking Weymouth Harbour, the Nothe Fort was built in 1872 and played an important role in WWII. It’s now been renovated and converted into a museum staffed by an absolutely lovely team of over 70 volunteers, with loads of WWII memorabilia including some big guns and cannons along the ramparts. It’s also been voted one of the spookiest locations in the UK! The fort is supposedly haunted by the ghost of a gunman who died in the war, known locally as the Whistling Gunner. Monkey World