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– Dorset’s pirate past celebrated in Weymouth this October – ‘Invitin’ all ye scallywags and Strumpets, Rascals and Ruffians to partake of our free piratey shenanigans as our crews take over this ancient port of Weymouth for mischief and naughtiness!’ This October sees Weymouth celebrate its rich maritime history, with a focus on pirates! Throughout […]
Weymouth is officially celebrating once more after the town retained the prestigious Purple Flag accreditation for managing its evening and night-time economy for 2022. Weymouth Town Council, working in partnership with We Are Weymouth BID recently showcased the town’s night-time economy to assessors from the Association of Town and City Management. During their visit, assessors […]
An ocean adventure is set to weave its way through the streets of Weymouth this 23rd and 24th September 2022, as Activate and Inside Out Dorset festival present another Dusk Till Dark spectacle: Peixos by Surruga. This free to attend event is a spellbinding parade inside an eerie underwater world featuring luminescent sea creatures and gigantic bicycle-powered […]
Weymouth has been turned into a giant canvas as a mural trail officially launches at several locations across the popular seaside resort. The brand new artworks make up the Weymouth Mural Trail, which is a partnership between Weymouth Town Council and We Are Weymouth, featuring a range of unique artworks by several local and UK-based […]
We Are Weymouth is excited to announce its sponsorship of Pirate’s Ahoy! This summer’s swashbuckling, family friendly, panto event takes place from 13th to 21st August at the Lodmoor Palladium, in association with We Are Weymouth. Guests can take in the show from comfortable theatre seats in the brand new 34m wide, state of the art, […]
We Are Weymouth BID, working in partnership with Weymouth Town Council had the pleasure of guiding the Britain in Bloom judges along a designated route through Weymouth on Tuesday 19th July 2022. The national Britain in Bloom competition recognises communities of all shapes and sizes with a focus on three main criteria: horticultural excellence, environmental […]
It’s been 10 years since Weymouth & Portland hosted the 2012 Olympic Sailing Events and its legacy remains strong throughout the town. From dramatic stone sculptures built in its honour, to sailing and water sport centres dotting the coastline, Weymouth & Portland is renowned for its role in the Olympics, and the excellent sea and wind […]
We Are Weymouth, the town’s Business Improvement District (BID) is excited to announce the installation of six more custom designed ceramic paving slabs located at key historical landmarks throughout the town. The paving slabs were designed by Ned Heywood of Heritage Ceramics based on artwork supplied by Weymouth Museum’s local history centre which also provided the […]
We Are Weymouth (BID), is celebrating the Jurassic Coast. 2022 marks 20 years since Dorset’s iconic coastline was awarded UNESCO World Heritage status and named The Jurassic Coast – 20 years of discoveries and 20 years of exploring this unique and beautiful coastline. To commemorate this milestone, We are Weymouth is hosting a Dinosaur Trail, supplied […]
Directors of Weymouth Beach Volleyball Classic and the Town Council are delighted to announce We Are Weymouth as the event main sponsor for this year’s Classic. We Are Weymouth will be officially recognised as the main sponsor of this year’s prestigious championships, held on Weymouth Beach from Friday 14th to Sunday 17th July 2022. The Volleyball Classic will […]
