Category: News

– Life’s a Beach, We Are Weymouth celebrates Weymouth through the eras – ‘Wey Back When’ Weymouth has been welcoming visitors for centuries—ever since King George III made sea bathing and ‘taking the sea air’ fashionable in 1789. Today, the tradition continues, with swimmers braving the waters of Weymouth Beach for health and rejuvenation. But […]

– Portland & Weymouth Towns of Culture 2025 Reveals there’s more than meets the eye on Dorset’s ancient and rugged coastline – Portland & Weymouth, the proudly designated Towns of Culture 2025, are set to shine as they officially launch REVEAL – a year-long cultural programme celebrating the extraordinary creativity, heritage, and talent embedded within […]

Weymouth was filled with prehistoric fun on Saturday, February 15th, as the town hosted its second annual Everybody Chase the Dinosaur race. Hundreds of enthusiastic runners – some in full dinosaur costumes – took to Weymouth Beach and the surrounding town to kick off Dino Week in the most exciting way possible. With over 150 […]

– A brand new, permanent fossil trail to launch in Weymouth this half term, bringing prehistoric wonders to life – Weymouth is set to make history — literally! We Are Weymouth, the town’s Business Improvement District (BID), is thrilled to introduce phase one of the Weymouth Fossil Trail, an exciting and educational permanent installation showcasing […]

– Dinosaurs set to take over Weymouth with Dino Run, animatronic dinosaur shows, fossil displays and much more – Get ready to dig up some fun this half term as the much-loved “Chase the Dinosaur” event launches Dino –week this February half term.  Returning to Weymouth Beach on Saturday, 15th February 2025, Chase the Dinosaur […]

Celebrating Excellence at We Are Weymouth’s First Annual Awards Ceremony  On Monday 13th January 2025, We Are Weymouth, the town’s Business Improvement District (BID), hosted its inaugural annual award ceremony, aptly named “Best of the Best.” This event celebrated the outstanding contributions of local businesses.  Throughout the year, numerous participants enthusiastically engaged in Weymouth’s themed […]

Following their prestigious win as the Towns of Culture, Weymouth and Portland are thrilled to announce the launch of their cultural programme, aptly named ‘REVEAL’. This programme aims to showcase the existing cultural activities while introducing new and exciting events and activities that align with the project’s goal of positively impacting the towns throughout 2025. […]

We are inviting proposals from PR agencies/freelancers to develop and deliver a press and public relations strategy for Weymouth & Portland, Towns of Culture 2025. Deadline to submit 15th December 2024. ABOUT TOWNS OF CULTURE The aim of the Dorset Town of Culture initiative – established by the Arts Development Company – is to celebrate […]

This Halloween, Weymouth transformed into a thrilling playground for horror lovers of all ages with the town’s first-ever Zombie Trail, an event that invited families, friends, and daring individuals to face spooky challenges and interact with zombies around town. The trail attracted hundreds of participants who braved the puzzles, engaged with eerie characters, and competed […]

Weymouth is gearing up for the much-anticipated return of FEAST Weymouth, a two-week celebration of dining out that runs from November 1st to November 15th. This seasonal event, organised by We Are Weymouth (Weymouth’s Business Improvement District), brings together a wide range of fantastic menus at unbeatable prices, encouraging locals and visitors to experience the […]