Tag: Dorset
This September, Weymouth will once again be the stage for one of the most anticipated events in the town’s cultural calendar – Dusk Til Dark. Now in its fourth year, the 2025 edition promises to be the most ambitious yet, bringing together international artists, local performers, and hundreds of hand-crafted silk pennants in a large-scale […]
– Dust off your denim, grab your glow sticks – it’s time to party like it’s 1999! – Weymouth is rewinding to one of its most iconic decades this summer as We Are Weymouth launches its 90s BIG Weekender, part of the town-wide #WeyBackWhen campaign celebrating the golden days of the Great British Seaside. Taking […]
– We Are Weymouth celebrates 60s & 70s as part of #WeyBackWhen campaign – Image Credit: Sarah Hinton & Christine Taylor We Are Weymouth, the town’s Business Improvement District (BID), is thrilled to announce the next instalment of its nostalgic #WeyBackWhen campaign – the 60s & 70s Era Weekend. Set to take place from Friday […]
– We Are Weymouth, launches night buses to revitalise town’s night time economy- We Are Weymouth, the town’s Business Improvement District (BID), is excited to announce the launch of a new late-night bus service pilot, starting in May and running through until 31st December. This initiative is designed to support Weymouth’s vibrant night-time economy, improve […]
– 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 […]
