Tag: Jurassic Coast
– 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 […]
– 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 […]
– 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 […]
– Welcome to Weymouth! – Passengers arriving in Weymouth are now greeted with a striking new mural thanks to a creative collaboration between students at Weymouth and Kingston Maurward College, We Are Weymouth (Weymouth BID) and South Wessex Community Rail Partnership. Created by Extended Diploma in Creative Practice students, this vibrant artwork was the result […]
This July, the Weymouth Grand Slam returns for its 42nd edition, continuing its legacy as the UK’s oldest and biggest beach volleyball tournament. From 25–27 July, the UK’s best beach volleyball players and international talents will compete on Weymouth’s stunning beach, and best of all the whole event is completely free to attend! Just 100 metres from the Weymouth […]
– 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 […]
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 […]
Prepare for a spine-chilling adventure as We Are Weymouth announces the launch of Zombie Week this Halloween half term! From October 26th to November 3rd, Weymouth will transform into a hub of eerie excitement and undead activities, promising unforgettable experiences for families and thrill-seekers alike. Zombie Week Highlights: Zombie Trail: We kick off the weeks’ […]
