About
Positioned at a stunning location on a promontory overlooking both Weymouth and Portland harbours, these informal gardens are one of the most beautiful the town has to offer.
The vast array of choice trees, established shrub beds and winding paths that lead down to sheltered slopes and picnic areas are ideal for walkers, sun bathers and families. The large grassed area is great for ball games while, at the foot of the gardens, the seashore is a fun place for children to go crabbing in the rock pools.
FACILITIES
Cafe
The main cafe at the entrance to the gardens has a terrace where tables and chairs are set out during the summer for customers.
Ice cream hut
A small Wall’s Ice Cream hut, located at the entrance to Newton’s Cove, sells hot drinks and ice creams to passing trade.
Toilets
The public toilets are positioned in the centre of the gardens and are open all year round.
Cycling
Cycling is not permitted in our pleasure gardens this includes The Nothe Gardens.
Car parking
There are three pay and display areas for car parking operated by Dorset Council.
Accessibility
The gardens are mainly accessible by wheelchair although there is limited access to some of the lower paths. Some paths in the garden are steep or uneven.
Nothe Nature Trail
Come and take part in our Nature Trail and see if you can spot 8 animals and creepy crawlies hidden high and low around the garden.
Look out for our two noticeboards with a map of the clues on or alternatively click on the image to obtain a printable copy.
Orienteering Course
A new permanent orienteering course is now open! You can either borrow maps from the café at the Nothe, or you can download a pdf file of the map and instructions below and print your own. Download Map. Download Instructions.
