Category: News
– Hundreds of dinosaurs expected on Weymouth Beach this February Half Term – We Are Weymouth has announced the return of Everybody Chase the Dinosaur, taking place on Saturday 14th February 2026, kicking off February half term and launching the town’s much-loved Dino Week in unmistakable Jurassic style. Now an Award-winning event, having scooped up […]
– The elves are back – but will there be enough? – Weymouth Gears Up for Magical Christmas Light Switch-On and Elf World Record Attempt Weymouth’s much-loved Christmas Light Switch-On event is set to return with a full day of festive celebrations on Saturday 29th November, running from 9am until late. The event continues to grow in popularity, attracting […]
– We Are Weymouth celebrates Bronze for Tourism Event/Festival of the Year – We Are Weymouth’s popular Dino Week has triumphed again, taking home Bronze in the Tourism Event/Festival of the Year category at the 2025 Dorset Tourism Awards. Now a firm family favourite, Dino Week has become one of Weymouth’s most anticipated annual events […]
– Weymouth Rocks the 40s & 50s #WeyBackWhen – We Are Weymouth invites locals and visitors alike to don their dancing shoes and red lipstick as the town steps back into the 1940s and 1950s from 18th to 26th October 2025. Part of the ongoing #WeyBackWhen campaign, which celebrates Weymouth through the eras, the week […]
We Are Weymouth is proud to unveil two exciting placemaking initiatives that celebrate the town’s rich history and vibrant community spirit. Flags and signage are being installed across the Great George Street/Westham Road area and Lodmoor Hill, marking a new chapter in Weymouth’s cultural and commercial identity. Honouring Georgian Heritage In tribute to King George […]
-Spooky Season in Weymouth: Zombie trail, Halloween Parade, Spooky Cruise, Trunk or Treat & Nothe of the Living Dead – This October, We Are Weymouth is set to bring a host of hauntingly good Halloween events to the town, promising fun for families and frights for thrill-seekers. Building on last year’s Pirate Zombie trail, We […]
We Are Weymouth has unveiled a powerful new addition to the town’s heritage trail: a commemorative plaque on the Promenade at Greenhill, marking one of the darkest chapters in Weymouth’s history. Two hundred and forty years ago, in September 1785, twelve local men were hanged, drawn, and quartered on Greenhill for their involvement in the […]
– We Are Weymouth sponsors Weymouth Pirate Fest once again – Weymouth is set to be invaded by pirates once again as The Dolmen present Weymouth Pirate Fest 2025 – a weekend of live music, parades, and seafaring shenanigans. This is proudly sponsored once again by We Are Weymouth (BID) as well as some fantastic […]
This summer, Weymouth celebrates an incredible milestone – 100 years of sand sculpting on our beach. What began in 1925 with the legendary Fred Darrington’s imaginative creations has grown into a world-class tradition, enjoyed by generations of families, artists, and beachgoers. To mark the centenary, We Are Weymouth and Sandworld are hosting a day of […]
Farewell to Tamsin Mutton-McKnight – A Decade of Dedication to Weymouth This month, We Are Weymouth bids a heartfelt farewell to our longest-serving Board member, Tamsin Mutton-McKnight, who is stepping down after more than 11 years of voluntary service to the town’s Business Improvement District (BID). Joining the Board on 15th May 2014, Tamsin has […]
