Guidebook for Dorset
Food Scene
A quirky independently run cafe right on the beach, serving locally sourced food. Within walking distance of the holiday home.
93 locals recommend
Billy Winters
Portland Beach RoadA quirky independently run cafe right on the beach, serving locally sourced food. Within walking distance of the holiday home.
Serving locally sourced seafood. Independently run, quirky & fun!
Within walking distance of the holiday home.
113 locals recommend
Crab House Café
Portland RoadServing locally sourced seafood. Independently run, quirky & fun!
Within walking distance of the holiday home.
Check out their Facebook page and website for details of live music events.
30 locals recommend
The Boat That Rocks
7 Hamm Beach RdCheck out their Facebook page and website for details of live music events.
Cream teas, cakes, ice creams, seafood, lunches all topped off with a fab view of The Fleet and Portland
19 locals recommend
Chesil Beach Cafe
Portland Beach RoadCream teas, cakes, ice creams, seafood, lunches all topped off with a fab view of The Fleet and Portland
The Fat Badger
90 Camp RoadYou can walk here along the coast path from the caravan.
Quite frankly THE BEST fish & chips in Weymouth! Tried and tested by us many times!!
Daniels Fish and Chips
108 Portland RdQuite frankly THE BEST fish & chips in Weymouth! Tried and tested by us many times!!
Domino's Pizza
6 Holdenhurst RdHandy pizza - collect or they can deliver!
Recently featured in Dorset magazine's 'Top 8 Fish n Chip Shops in Dorset'. YUM!
20 locals recommend
Chesil Chippie
Victoria SquareRecently featured in Dorset magazine's 'Top 8 Fish n Chip Shops in Dorset'. YUM!
The Clean Cook offers clean eating food delivered to your door or for collection in the Weymouth & Dorchester area. I have ordered from Michelle many times and the meals have always been absolutely delish!
https://www.thecleancook.co.uk
The Clean Cook
29 Goldcroft RoadThe Clean Cook offers clean eating food delivered to your door or for collection in the Weymouth & Dorchester area. I have ordered from Michelle many times and the meals have always been absolutely delish!
https://www.thecleancook.co.uk
Bennett's Fish and Chips
14 Trinity RdFish n chips by the Harbourside. Just perfect!
Arts & Culture
This place is amazing, local artists have created sculptures using the local Portland stone. A great place for a wander, and fabulous views of Chesil Beach and Weymouth.
11 locals recommend
Portland Sculpture and Quarry Trust
Easton LaneThis place is amazing, local artists have created sculptures using the local Portland stone. A great place for a wander, and fabulous views of Chesil Beach and Weymouth.
Houses many interesting artefacts about the history and culture of the Island and Royal Manor of Portland. Tells the story of the local industry, the sea, the prisons and the people.
34 locals recommend
Portland Museum
217 WakehamHouses many interesting artefacts about the history and culture of the Island and Royal Manor of Portland. Tells the story of the local industry, the sea, the prisons and the people.
Sightseeing
Take a ride on the Skyline for the most spectacular views of Weymouth Bay
10 locals recommend
Jurassic Skyline
Take a ride on the Skyline for the most spectacular views of Weymouth Bay
Portland Bill Lighthouse
Old Coastguard CottagesClimb to the top - its a must!
Nothe Fort
Barrack RoadI could spend hours wandering around the harbour - take your crab lines and see what you can catch! Lots of places to eat and drink in the area.
52 locals recommend
Weymouth Harbour
13 Custom House QuayI could spend hours wandering around the harbour - take your crab lines and see what you can catch! Lots of places to eat and drink in the area.
Ancient ruins - castle and gardens have been carefully and lovingly restored.
43 locals recommend
Sandsfoot Castle
39 Old Castle RdAncient ruins - castle and gardens have been carefully and lovingly restored.
I’m a big fan of sea swimming and we are spoilt for choice with beautiful beaches in Dorset. What adds to the experience is having a beach sauna too. This place is just perfect! Highly recommend 😊
Revive Wild Sauna
I’m a big fan of sea swimming and we are spoilt for choice with beautiful beaches in Dorset. What adds to the experience is having a beach sauna too. This place is just perfect! Highly recommend 😊
Essentials
Asda Weymouth Superstore
Newstead RoadLyndale Londis
208 Portland RdTesco Esso Express
Lanehouse Rocks RoadAldi
Mercery RoadSainsbury's
Mercery RoadSainsbury's Petrol Station
Mercery RoadLidl
Hamm Beach RoadClosest supermarket to the caravan, selling all the essentials and more!
Parks & Nature
Lorton Meadows Conservation Centre & Nature Reserve
Lorton LaneHome of the Weymouth Park run 9am Saturday mornings. Also great for the kids - a park, plenty of running around space!
You can also find Go Carts and Pitch n Putt here.
37 locals recommend
Lodmoor Country Park
Home of the Weymouth Park run 9am Saturday mornings. Also great for the kids - a park, plenty of running around space!
You can also find Go Carts and Pitch n Putt here.
Nothe Gardens
RSPB Radipole Lake
Radipole Park DriveNature reserve and swannery. Amazing for bird watching.
Entertainment & Activities
Weymouth Pavilion
EsplanadeCineworld Weymouth
New Bond StreetSEA LIFE Centre Weymouth