Guidebook for Weymouth
Parks & Nature
Sandsfoot Castle is a Tudor castle built in conjunction with Portland Castle by Henry VIII in 1539 to protect our shores from foreign invaders that fell into disrepair in the 18th century. Thanks to a substantial Heritage Lottery Fund grant this Scheduled Monument is currently being stabilised to allow full free public access early in 2012. There is a cafe in the garden grounds that does great breakfasts, lunches, teas and coffee.
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Castillo de Sandsfoot
39 Old Castle RdSandsfoot Castle is a Tudor castle built in conjunction with Portland Castle by Henry VIII in 1539 to protect our shores from foreign invaders that fell into disrepair in the 18th century. Thanks to a substantial Heritage Lottery Fund grant this Scheduled Monument is currently being stabilised to allow full free public access early in 2012. There is a cafe in the garden grounds that does great breakfasts, lunches, teas and coffee.
The Rodwell Trail is a 3.4 km walk/cycleway along the route of the disused Weymouth to Portland Railway from the centre of Weymouth to Ferrybridge in Wyke Regis which spans the world famous Fleet Lagoon and links the Isle of Portland to the mainland. It is part of National Cycle Route 26 which extends southward to the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy, the country’s premier sailing venue and host venue for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic sailing events.
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Rodwell Trail
The Rodwell Trail is a 3.4 km walk/cycleway along the route of the disused Weymouth to Portland Railway from the centre of Weymouth to Ferrybridge in Wyke Regis which spans the world famous Fleet Lagoon and links the Isle of Portland to the mainland. It is part of National Cycle Route 26 which extends southward to the Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy, the country’s premier sailing venue and host venue for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic sailing events.
Weymouth Beach is a three mile beach and is just minutes from the town centre and historic harbour. There's plenty of entertainment for everyone to enjoy on Weymouth Beach ranging from traditional attractions such as Punch & Judy and donkey rides, to lively events such as beach volleyball championships, live music and free summer firework displays. Winner of the Beach Awards, Seaside Awards and Blue Flag Awards 2016.
Weymouth Bay
Weymouth Beach is a three mile beach and is just minutes from the town centre and historic harbour. There's plenty of entertainment for everyone to enjoy on Weymouth Beach ranging from traditional attractions such as Punch & Judy and donkey rides, to lively events such as beach volleyball championships, live music and free summer firework displays. Winner of the Beach Awards, Seaside Awards and Blue Flag Awards 2016.
Around 700 yards of shingle beach with uncovered sand once the tide goes out. There are also rock pools at the western end and an offshore reef that is uncovered by the tide. The beach is overlooked by unspoilt farmland and cliffs.
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Ringstead Bay
Around 700 yards of shingle beach with uncovered sand once the tide goes out. There are also rock pools at the western end and an offshore reef that is uncovered by the tide. The beach is overlooked by unspoilt farmland and cliffs.
Arts & Culture
Sandsfoot Castle is a Tudor castle built in conjunction with Portland Castle by Henry VIII in 1539 to protect our shores from foreign invaders that fell into disrepair in the 18th century. Thanks to a substantial Heritage Lottery Fund grant this Scheduled Monument is currently being stabilised to allow full free public access early in 2012. There is a cafe in the garden grounds that does great breakfasts, lunches, teas and coffee.
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Castillo de Sandsfoot
39 Old Castle RdSandsfoot Castle is a Tudor castle built in conjunction with Portland Castle by Henry VIII in 1539 to protect our shores from foreign invaders that fell into disrepair in the 18th century. Thanks to a substantial Heritage Lottery Fund grant this Scheduled Monument is currently being stabilised to allow full free public access early in 2012. There is a cafe in the garden grounds that does great breakfasts, lunches, teas and coffee.
Drinks & Nightlife
Friendly unspoilt old local near the harbour; beams, bare boards, panelling, hooded stone-mullioned windows and coal fires, cosy gently sloping snug, ten well kept ales including Ringwood and other Marstons-related beers (tasting trays available), real cider and good selection of malt whiskies, no food apart from pork pies and pickled eggs, regulars bring their own food on Sun to share; live music Tues, quiz Weds; free wi-fi; disabled access, pavement tables, open all day
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The Boot Inn
High West StreetFriendly unspoilt old local near the harbour; beams, bare boards, panelling, hooded stone-mullioned windows and coal fires, cosy gently sloping snug, ten well kept ales including Ringwood and other Marstons-related beers (tasting trays available), real cider and good selection of malt whiskies, no food apart from pork pies and pickled eggs, regulars bring their own food on Sun to share; live music Tues, quiz Weds; free wi-fi; disabled access, pavement tables, open all day