Weymouth Harbour
Weymouth Harbour
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JJGid1
Bolton, England366 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
Great harbour for food and drink. There's plenty of choice.
It was nice sitting on the benches in the evening listening and watching people milling about.
There's boat trips you can go on from the harbour. We went on one that cost £20 per person and we were out for just over an hour.
We saw some dolphins whilst out at sea, which was amazing!
It was nice sitting on the benches in the evening listening and watching people milling about.
There's boat trips you can go on from the harbour. We went on one that cost £20 per person and we were out for just over an hour.
We saw some dolphins whilst out at sea, which was amazing!
Written June 16, 2021
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St4ontour
Trowbridge, UK339 contributions
Oct 2020 • Couples
Just look at the reviews!!....we are here in the depth of winter yes every appeal of this harbour makes any time visit worthwhile. Visit the fish market and buy some fresh fish to seal the deal....superb visit put it on the bucket list.
Just visited the fish market again do support the fishing community by buying some of their sea fresh food...,terrific
Just visited the fish market again do support the fishing community by buying some of their sea fresh food...,terrific
Written October 4, 2020
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Quietman70
Reading, UK989 contributions
Nov 2020
We took our granddaughter down to the harbour to experience crabbing. I have been to Weymouth many times over the years and I will never tire of it. Even during these COVID-19 times it was still bustling with activity. We walked around the harbour and done some crabbing before catching a rowing boat back across the harbour for a couple of pounds which my granddaughter really loved. Plenty of shops and excellent eating establishments in the vicinity. It was a shame we missed out on the bridge lifting up but hopefully there will be another time
Written November 15, 2020
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Amanda
7 contributions
Sept 2020
Stroll along the harbour, take in the working vessels and a Harbourside view that has changed little in 100 years. Sit & rest, pop into an art gallery or museums, or eat & drink in one of the many bars/restaurants. Try modern local & international cuisine, traditional ice cream, fish & chips. I recommend a boat trip round the bay and Portland harbour.
Written September 13, 2020
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Sue Hull
Maldon, UK12 contributions
Sept 2020
Visited 10th to 13th September. Admittedly, the weather was wall to wall sunshine and temperatures in the twenties which only added to the euphoria! The South Harbour was just fabulous. Historic and quaint, easily accessible on foot or to park nearby. A busy working fishing harbour buzzing with life & history. Just 'mooched' about taking in the vibes, admiring the ancient buildings, drinking, eating, sitting on the harbour wall people watching. Children crabbing, local buskers, Bennetts Fish n chips, oh wow! Must see.......
Written September 19, 2020
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Merrowmum
Guildford, UK1,388 contributions
Jul 2021
This is still very much a working harbour so there are quite a few fishing boats as well as pleasure craft - really nice to see somewhere that has managed to keep the working tradition alive. There’s a real atmosphere about the area and a sense of history with many well kept traditional buildings which have been sensitively repurposed in many cases. But there is still a lifeboat and a harbour master’s. I loved the idea of the rowboat ferry which takes you across for £2 instead of having to walk down to the bridge and back, such a quirky yet sensible idea (even if we didn’t use it!) with plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants around you could easily spend a couple of hours here just people and boat watching, or use it as we did as part of an attractive walk through Weymouth to the Nothe Fort area.
Written July 18, 2021
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helen h
2 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
aboslutely love it here. Great atmosphere and great food! the lifting bridge is brilliant to watch too. if you cross the bridge from the beach side and keep on walking and following the path, past the lifeboat etc you will come across a lovely gentleman who does little boat crossings to get back to the other side, only £2 adult and £1 a child. highly recommend!
Written August 1, 2020
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Victoria S
Telford, UK388 contributions
Oct 2020
We only visited Weymouth harbour in the evening for food and drinks, and in the off season - so I can't comment on what it's like on a nice sunny summer's day. What we did see though we really loved. It's a great place to wander around, and there's a large selection of pubs and restaurants (highly recommend The Ship Inn). Plenty of parking was available on the quayside (another perk of going in October I imagine). We even saw some herons waiting around for food.
Written October 12, 2020
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ian B
Durham, UK44 contributions
Sept 2020
Nice place to visit and walk around. Some big boats in when we were there, and some more usual ones.
Loads of cafes, restaurants and pubs around the harbour.
You can walk over bridge and along to fort, and out along harbour wall. You get good views of Weymouth and Portland from here.
On way back you can go up to park next to fort (fort entrance carries a fee), and again good views of Portland.
Loads of cafes, restaurants and pubs around the harbour.
You can walk over bridge and along to fort, and out along harbour wall. You get good views of Weymouth and Portland from here.
On way back you can go up to park next to fort (fort entrance carries a fee), and again good views of Portland.
Written September 28, 2020
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Louise W
Northampton, UK571 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
We are relatively new to boating so always looking for easy access. This is excellent the slipway is accessible, there is plenty of room to park the trailer, there is a car park right next door. The harbour staff couldn't be any more helpful and pleasant. We had a lovely time, so much so that we used the harbour twice.
Written August 7, 2020
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thinking of booking mackeral fishing trip for 9th march for 3 people, about 1.5hr or 2hr long any help please
Written January 16, 2024
hi all
Doing a 11 day touring holiday next year thinking of starting off l/regis then planning weymouth before moving on elsewere [yet to be decided]is 3days at weymouth about right
thanks wendy
Written September 28, 2018
Yes 3 days will be fine - buses go over regularly to the Isle of Portland (run by first bus Dorset) and is a good service - get an all day ticket, I am sure they take credit cards on board
Dorchester is well worth a visit too and has a good bus service or a 1/2 hourly train service run by South Western Railway - Lots of history and is 10-15 minutes on the train and longer by bus
Enjoy your stay
Written October 1, 2018
where can i park with a blue badge in weymouth we are by the harbour will be left for 3 days
Written October 30, 2017
Are you staying in a B & B by the harbour? If so, it could be that they have residents permits to display in your car windscreen in which case there are zoned areas...hopefully quite close to where you are staying. If not, it may be worth phoning the Council and/or buying a weekly visitors permit but it's worth checking with the Council first.
Written November 4, 2017
We've booked a house on the Quay for six adults and a toddler.There's one parking permit but three cars! Any tips on the most economical way to park nearby?
Written May 27, 2017
Or better still take 2 cars a little way aw
ay from central areas and give other drivers a lift back. Hope you get parked ok.
Written June 1, 2017
where do we park if booked hotel for 4 days mid week break is it council car parks only. don't like the thought of leaving my car in public car park unattended overnight or should we try and find a hotel with private parking.
Written April 26, 2017
Parking can be an issue
It's a case of luck finding a pay parking bay or some of bays
1 hour only stay --some are restrictions at different times of day --some permit holders If you have a Blue Badge (disabled drivers) you can park on the permit holders bays
The main car park which I know my friend usually use is just at back of town --- Council owned Pay and Display car park (near RSBP radipole lake )
Written April 26, 2017
Hi there
Am looking for a day/or half day return (non-speed/power) boat trip from Weymouth to view Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door for four of us, one with slight mobility issues, but OK with our assistance in early September (10th to be precise) to celebrate a birthday.
We do not mind sharing with others rather than charter individually as it would keep costs down but does anyone have any recommendations/ideas as to cost? We can take a picnic lunch if needs be? Many thanks!
Written May 1, 2016
as I was on a sailing trip, how much would a mooring cost?
Written January 6, 2016
Hi,we are going to the apartments in may with a small baby does anyone know if travel cots are provided,thanks.
Written October 4, 2015
Where is the best place to park to experience beach/harbour etc I will have two small children with me?
Written July 31, 2015
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