The Edenhurst, 122 The Esplanade, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 7ER
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Discover Weymouth
Weymouth lies on the beautiful World Heritage Coast (sometimes referred to as the Jurassic Coast), which runs from Exmouth in Devon to Studland Bay in Dorset.
Here you will find 185 million years of history and 95 wonderful miles of coastline. Perfectly complemented by stunning landscapes and amazing wildlife.
Words like Geology, Fossils, Jurassic Rocks and Dinosaur footprints together with Chesil Beach and Portland Stone, conjure up vivid images and are all within a short distance from The Edenhurst.
Festivals & Events
Weymouth hosts many celebrations and annual festivals throughout the year. The summer events and festivals are particularly popular especially the seaside carnival celebrations in August each year.
Various sailing regattas around the 2012 Olympic bay, classic car and motorcycle runs from the town centre to nearby Dorset locations, and seasonal nature walks at the RSPB Radipole Lake are just are few of the many exciting activities that Weymouth has to offer.
Annual highlights include:
Weymouth International Beach Kite Festival in May, with competitions, demonstrations and free kite flying by UK and international kite fliers
Wessex Folk Festival in Weymouth, with the Morris Boys, Mad Dog McRee, The Dolmen ,James Findlay Fingers`n`Fretz, Finnian MCgurk, just to name a few lined up for June 2011
Weymouth Middle Distance Triathlon in June, incorporating a gruelling 1900-metre sea swim, 56-mile bike ride and 13.1-mile run
Weymouth & Portland Maritime Festival - Spirit of the Sea - which celebrates the area's close relationship with the sea, and brings together a range of sporting activities, cultural events and entertainment during July.
Weekly firework displays during the peak summer season
Weymouth Carnival in August with a variety of stalls along the Esplanade, stunning aerial displays such as the Red Arrows, a funfair, a tug of war, bands on the beach, a fantastic firework display, a fancy dress parade and lots more
Weymouth Speed Week in October, where sailors pit their wits against the elements to try to beat the world speed record set by Yellow Pages Endeavour in October 1993.
Weymouth Octoberfest in October, Beer Festival. 50+ Real Ales and Ciders from Scotland and the South West. Supported by CAMRA.
Out And About In Weymouth
Listed below is a small selection of popular attractions in the Weymouth area.
