Weymouth Beach
Weymouth Beach is a curving arc of golden sand adjacent to the town centre, with Weymouth pier at the southern end. Family-friendly, the safe, shallow waters are ideal for swimming, and a range of other activities are on offer during summer, from donkey rides to Punch and Judy shows.
Ramps lead to the sand from the long, flat, attractive promenade. There is disabled parking near the beach plus a free beach wheelchair for hire from the Office. Windbreaks and deckchairs can be hired, and there are plenty of food choices. Weymouth Pier is at the southern end and a miniature train sometimes runs.
From 1 May to around the end of September RNLI lifeguards and beach attendants are on duty; there’s a First Aid point and a Lost Children service. There are numerous free public toilets, accessible toilets, baby change, and shower facilities.
Seasonal events include sports, festivals, sand sculptures, and fireworks. Activities include water sports, crazy golf, a fun fair, amusements, pedalos, and donkey rides for children.
Dogs are not allowed on the main central beach or Lodmoor from Good Friday to the end of October and must always be on lead on The Esplanade, but there is an allocated exercise area near the Pavilion.
Weymouth holds Blue Flag and Seaside Awards and is recommended by the Marine Conservation Society.
Type of beach
Sand & shingle
Lifeguard service
Yes
Dogs friendly beach?
Dogs are not permitted on the main sections of Weymouth Central or Lodmoor between Good Friday and 31st October.
Activities
- Kayaking/canoeing
- Crazy golf/putting
- Diving & snorkelling
- Good fishing
- Swimming/bathing
Facilities
- Cafe/restaurant
- Toilets
- Disabled facilities
- First aid point
- Lost child centre
- Shop
- Deck chair hire
- Beach hut hire
- Slipway
- Promenade
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Weymouth Beach Reviews
Have been doing to Weymouth since I was a child with family, seen a lot of changes.
Still as beautiful as ever and a special place with my late father before he died of a painful death myelo fibrosis & cancer.
My grandparents owned caravans there before they finally moved there.
Weymouth is filled with unique charm & character you won’t find anywhere else in the UK. Actually the whole of Dorset is filled with unique charm & beauty that it should be given the gold award every year.
Perfect for families, couples, elderly & singles.
Weymouth has everything you can look for in a day out & holiday.
But a word to all us visitors & guests..
Weymouth & Portland & other areas of Dorset are Beautiful & exceptional for a reason, so let’s please all respect the county & the beaches & the wonderful people that help to keep it that way.
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Luke
Nov 14th 2021Best beach in the UK in my opinion. Golden arching soft sand and really spacious and relaxing.
Thank you, thank you, thank you
Sue
Jun 18th 2024Thank you So Much to the amazing Liam, Weymouth Beach Security for finding my mobile phone. I really thought I had lost it for good. So nice to know that there are wonderful people out there. It would have more than ruined our holiday. Thank you so very much.
Loved Weymouth and this was certainly the icing on the cake.
IT REALLY DOESNT GET BETTER THAN THIS
Bob Ellis
Jun 13th 2024Family friendly beach, gentle sandy slope to the waters edge which continues as you walk out to deeper water. Beach and water both clean.
Dog welcome here
Linda Stevenson
Oct 29th 2021I’m lucky to live in Weymouth with my two dogs, we’ve be out and about finding businesses close to the beach where dogs are welcome inside during hot weather helping to keep them safe and close
Notes & pending corrections
2021-10-29
Restriction change for Weymouth Beach 1 January 2021 dog are allowed off lead from May 1st till 30th September please be aware assistance dogs are allowed on the beach throughout the year off lead, please contact Dorset Council regarding disabled access to the waters edge lots of places where dogs are welcome inside
2022-04-08
Can you please changed the Dates Dog are allowed on Weymouth Beach from October 1st to May 1st each year, plus those with assitants dog are allowed unrestricted in all areas. Access to the waters edge we hope will be improved soon our lovely soft sand can make it difficult for wheelchair users
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