Guidebook for Dorset
Food Scene
Amazing food, run by lovely people. Right on our doorstep, gorgeous views of the sea and Purbeck Hills.
12 locals recommend
Hamiltons
5 Brunswick TerraceAmazing food, run by lovely people. Right on our doorstep, gorgeous views of the sea and Purbeck Hills.
Fantastic setting, right on the beach. Good level walk to the cafe from Weymouth. Relaxed vibe. Fantastic food, good coffee, cakes and ice cream. Family and dog friendly.
33 locals recommend
Cafe Oasis
Bowleaze CovewayFantastic setting, right on the beach. Good level walk to the cafe from Weymouth. Relaxed vibe. Fantastic food, good coffee, cakes and ice cream. Family and dog friendly.
Now called Pascal's Brasserie, it's a truly authentic French cafe/restaurant. Fabulous food and very good prices, in a lovely setting in Hope Square near the harbour in Weymouth.
11 locals recommend
PASCAL'S BRASSERIE ( aka Time For Tea )
8 Hope SquareNow called Pascal's Brasserie, it's a truly authentic French cafe/restaurant. Fabulous food and very good prices, in a lovely setting in Hope Square near the harbour in Weymouth.
Fabulous cakes, coffees and lunches, all freshly prepared on site. Great location overlooking the beach. Friendly service. Dog friendly and good prices.
Good Life Cafe
109a St Mary StFabulous cakes, coffees and lunches, all freshly prepared on site. Great location overlooking the beach. Friendly service. Dog friendly and good prices.
Delicious Dorset Burgers served in a great restaurant in town, very spacious and well laid out. Great service. Family and dog friendly.
14 locals recommend
The Dorset Burger Company
6 King StDelicious Dorset Burgers served in a great restaurant in town, very spacious and well laid out. Great service. Family and dog friendly.
Brilliantly located in the hills on the South West Coast path between Weymouth and Ringstead Bay. Great place to stop mid walk for a drink or lunch. Good service. Spacious with plenty of seating. Dog friendly.
47 locals recommend
Smugglers Inn
Brilliantly located in the hills on the South West Coast path between Weymouth and Ringstead Bay. Great place to stop mid walk for a drink or lunch. Good service. Spacious with plenty of seating. Dog friendly.
Gorgeous vegan/vegetarian cafe with indoor and outside seating.
6 locals recommend
The Secret Garden Café
19 South StreetGorgeous vegan/vegetarian cafe with indoor and outside seating.
Drinks & Nightlife
In a fabulous setting in Hope Square, plenty of tables outside along with patio heaters for colder evenings. Friendly service. Good food.
22 locals recommend
The Red Lion
Hope StreetIn a fabulous setting in Hope Square, plenty of tables outside along with patio heaters for colder evenings. Friendly service. Good food.
Sightseeing
Historical Fort on the tip of Weymouth's harbour. Great views, lovely gardens, part of a longer walk around the coastline.
Nothe Fort Gardens Car Park
Barrack RoadHistorical Fort on the tip of Weymouth's harbour. Great views, lovely gardens, part of a longer walk around the coastline.
Portland island is connected to Weymouth and the famous Chesil Beach by a causeway. The lighthouse is on the tip of Portland, offering stunning views over the sea. Serviced by a good cafe on site with plenty of car parking.
65 locals recommend
Portland Bill Lighthouse
Old Coastguard CottagesPortland island is connected to Weymouth and the famous Chesil Beach by a causeway. The lighthouse is on the tip of Portland, offering stunning views over the sea. Serviced by a good cafe on site with plenty of car parking.
Stunning part of the Jurassic Coastline, the beautiful white pebble beach of Lulworth Cove, with its blue waters and easy access make it a popular destination. Low tide reveals wonderful rock pools teeming with sea creatures. Dogs are permitted on the left hand side of the slipway.
383 locals recommend
Lulworth Cove
Stunning part of the Jurassic Coastline, the beautiful white pebble beach of Lulworth Cove, with its blue waters and easy access make it a popular destination. Low tide reveals wonderful rock pools teeming with sea creatures. Dogs are permitted on the left hand side of the slipway.
Corfe Castle is a fortification standing above the village of the same name on the Isle of Purbeck in the English county of Dorset. Built by William the Conqueror, the castle dates to the 11th century and commands a gap in the Purbeck Hills on the route between Wareham and Swanage.
425 locals recommend
Corfe Castle
Corfe Castle is a fortification standing above the village of the same name on the Isle of Purbeck in the English county of Dorset. Built by William the Conqueror, the castle dates to the 11th century and commands a gap in the Purbeck Hills on the route between Wareham and Swanage.
We are right on the doorstep of part of the world famous Jurassic Coast. Go east to explore Lulworth Cove, Durdle Dor and Swanage. Go west to explore Bridport, Burton Bradstock, West Bay (location of Broadchurch) and go fossil hunting in Lyme Regis and Charmouth.
194 locals recommend
Jurassic Coast
We are right on the doorstep of part of the world famous Jurassic Coast. Go east to explore Lulworth Cove, Durdle Dor and Swanage. Go west to explore Bridport, Burton Bradstock, West Bay (location of Broadchurch) and go fossil hunting in Lyme Regis and Charmouth.
Parks & Nature
Peaceful nature reserve a few minutes' walk away. Good for nature watching and part of a lovely walk around the whole country park.
37 locals recommend
Lodmoor Country Park
Peaceful nature reserve a few minutes' walk away. Good for nature watching and part of a lovely walk around the whole country park.
Everything Else
Weymouth is on the South West Coast Path and walking in either direction from our guesthouse along the beach will lead you further along the famous and spectacular Jurassic Coastline.
South West Coast Path
South West Coast PathWeymouth is on the South West Coast Path and walking in either direction from our guesthouse along the beach will lead you further along the famous and spectacular Jurassic Coastline.
Dorchester is the County town of Dorset. It is easily accessible by train, bus and car from Weymouth - only a 10 minute drive away. It has plenty of shops, restaurants and two cinemas.
131 locals recommend
Dorchester
Dorchester is the County town of Dorset. It is easily accessible by train, bus and car from Weymouth - only a 10 minute drive away. It has plenty of shops, restaurants and two cinemas.
Lovely Dorset town, brimming with local culture and a good arts scene, good eateries and close to West Bay (home of Broadchurch TV series). Easily accessible by bus or car from Weymouth.
154 locals recommend
Bridport
Lovely Dorset town, brimming with local culture and a good arts scene, good eateries and close to West Bay (home of Broadchurch TV series). Easily accessible by bus or car from Weymouth.
Famous for its cobb along the harbour (where The French Lieutenant's Woman was filmed) and the fossils found in its cliffs and beaches. Stunning views and lots of interesting shops and eateries around the town.
326 locals recommend
Lyme Regis
Famous for its cobb along the harbour (where The French Lieutenant's Woman was filmed) and the fossils found in its cliffs and beaches. Stunning views and lots of interesting shops and eateries around the town.
Entertainment & Activities
Cineworld Weymouth
New Bond StreetLocated in centre of Weymouth showing the latest films.
Weymouth Pavilion hosts a good variety of shows throughout the year, including Ballets, music acts and pantomimes. Easily accessible at the end of Weymouth harbour with plenty of parking available.
33 locals recommend
Weymouth Pavilion
EsplanadeWeymouth Pavilion hosts a good variety of shows throughout the year, including Ballets, music acts and pantomimes. Easily accessible at the end of Weymouth harbour with plenty of parking available.
Great day out at the Sealife Centre, only a few minutes' walk away from our guest house. Plenty to see and do with a good play park incorporated for the children.
81 locals recommend
SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth
Great day out at the Sealife Centre, only a few minutes' walk away from our guest house. Plenty to see and do with a good play park incorporated for the children.