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Events and what's on in Weymouth
Weymouth is renowned for a packed events schedule!
During the summer months, there are frequent events taking place around Weymouth's beach and harbour, which are buzzing at most times but really come to life with crowds of event-goers!
Visitors can take in delicious seafood and champagne at the Nyetimber Dorset Seafood Festival or take in some excellent shows at Weymouth Pavilion. Don't forget the excellent Wessex Folk Festival which takes place in and around the harbour and Hope Square. There's so much choice and something for everyone - and many of Weymouth's events are free to attend!
Using the tabs below you can browse Weymouth events today, this weekend, this week or next week - or use the calendar to see what's on when you're visiting.
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The next 6 events in Weymouth appear below.
24 Oct 2020 to 31 Oct 2020
Halloween Family Fun
Nothe Fort,
Weymouth, Dorset
In the run up to Halloween, Nothe Fort will become the spookiest place in Weymouth!
With ghost tours, craft activities and much, much more, there is something for all the family in this Halloween extravaganza.
Warning: Only for the bravest visitors! Enter if you dare!
24 Oct 2020 to 31 Oct 2020
Survival Zone
Weymouth, Dorset
This immersive, theatrical experience puts our guests in the middle of a crisis – the Living Dead have taken over!
The south coast's premier scare attraction, we scare the hell out of you!
17 Oct 2020 to 01 Nov 2020
Ascarium
Weymouth, Dorset
Take a step into the creepy deep at SEA LIFE Weymouth this Halloween and navigate the Ascarium; an immersive trail which takes you past some of the ocean’s most weird and wonderful sea creatures.
You are invited to help find the sea witches missing potion ingredients and solve a riddle to earn a special Halloween treat (if you dare!) You’ll also be able to spot a host of magical creatures as you search for the missing items- who will you spot lurking in the darkest depths?!
This ...
12 Dec 2020 to 13 Dec 2020
Victorian Christmas Fair
Nothe Fort,
Weymouth, Dorset
On this Christmas weekend, the Nothe Fort will be alive with festive spirit!
Dorset Food & Drink will be returning to the fort with a Christmas market, bringing you all your favourite local produce with a festive twist.
To enhance this Victorian-themed event, the fort casemates will be housing traditional craft demonstrations, complete with re-enactors. And there will be fun for the children too, including a new take on the famous Nothe Fort Mouse Hunt and other festive activities.
04 Dec 2020 to 03 Jan 2021
Pantomime: Rapunzel
Weymouth, Dorset
As Rapunzel nears her 18th Birthday the evil witch, Gothel, and her scheming wizardly brother, Alphonso are plotting to kidnap her.
They plan to lock Rapunzel away in a secret tower in a bid to gain eternal youth from her magical hair.
In a trance and with no memory of her real family Rapunzel is doomed to spend the rest of her life in the tower…..
Can her determination and a little help from her friends in the palace save the Princess and give her a ‘Happy Ever After’?
To ensure ...
10 Jul 2021 to 11 Jul 2021
Nyetimber Dorset Seafood Festival
Weymouth, Dorset
A fabulous weekend of seafood, delicious English Sparkling Wines from Nyetimber, celebrity chefs and a great atmosphere around Weymouth harbour.
The Nyetimber Dorset Seafood Festival brings together sparkling wine and seafood, family entertainment and a great opportunity to gain a better understanding of the superb seafood available to us just off our wonderful shores.
Taste fresh seafood dishes from nearly 100 stalls around the beautiful harbour, or simply relax with a bottle of ...
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The latest Weymouth articles from Resort Dorset are previewed below.
28 Sep 2020
The October half-term is now synonymous with Halloween and the themed fun that takes place. If you’re out and about in Dorset, you’ll find many a Halloween event happening, so grab your broomsticks, sharpen those fangs, and prepare to have one hell of a good time!
Dorset Halloween events and activities include everything from Monster Minions to Ghost Tours and more besides.
It's scary how much there is to choose from...
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8 Jul 2020
We’ve all had better years. If you’re looking for a much-needed break, look no further - here are 10 good reasons you can’t go wrong with a Dorset staycation in 2020.
Dorset has lots of outside space. Whether on the coast or out in the country, there’s room to spread out and enjoy the great outdoors.
Accommodation – there’s plenty of choice, and accommodation providers, from campsites and B&Bs to luxury cottages and hideaways, ... Read more...
3 Jul 2020
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Firstly, thank you for staying away during lockdown; but now, here at Resort Dorset, we can’t wait to welcome you back.
If you are looking for inspiration for this year’s staycation then look no further, Dorset has it all – beautiful beaches, rolling hills, rugged coastline, stunning coastal walks, and countryside rambles – breathe in the fresh air and leave your troubles behind. Dorset is a county of beauty and tranquillity, and although you will ... Read more...
3 Mar 2020
Resort Dorset’s second ‘photos of the month’ feature is here! We’ve selected some of our favourite photos from Instagram that either mention @resortdorset or use the tag #resortdorset. Additionally, we select a featured photo of the month (above). Let’s get stuck in!
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21 Feb 2020
Dorset’s past influences much of what we do here today, the many places we visit, and a great number of the photos we take as our own mementos. A county with a rich heritage, there’s plenty of Dorset history to be explored. From a Victorian sea-defence fort to centuries-old castles, via preserved steam trains and a wartime abandoned village, and through a variety of award-winning museums, Dorset’s past is brilliantly brought to life. Take a trip back in time with a visit ... Read more...
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