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WATERFRONT WEYMOUTH
WATERFRONT WEYMOUTH
excellent restaurants, boats bobbing on the water and a lifting road bridge, Weymouth Harbour is surely one of the most delightful waterside locations along the south coast.
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Throughout the year there are plenty of comings and goings on the water, and the harbourside attractions and restaurants have a loyal, local following. But it’s in the summer months, when the town is buzzing with happy crowds of tourists that the harbour really comes into its own. Early in the morning, keen
ith pretty cottages, character pubs,
anglers can be seen boarding the charter boats for a day at sea in the hope of catching a fi ne specimen of cod, bass, plaice or mackerel. Scenic boat trips allow visitors to see the Jurassic coastline from the water, while thrill seekers can opt for a fast and furious rib ride – a sure way to get the pulses racing! But those wanting to keep their feet fi rmly on the ground will also fi nd plenty to see and do around the harbour.
Up in the Nothe Gardens and sitting in a prominent position overlooking the entrance to the harbour is the Nothe Fort. Built in Victorian times as a form of defence against invasion, the
fort is now a fascinating museum with more than 70 rooms to explore. For a two-week period in July and August access will be limited as the Nothe Gardens will be reserved for ticket holders for the sailing events of the London 2012 Games. Younger members of the family can burn off some energy in the soft play Sharky’s Playzone while older siblings can fi ght it out in the Laserzone or try their hand at Slot Car Racing. In Trinity Street you’ll fi nd
a Tudor house that has been restored by the Weymouth Civic Society: furnished in period style it is open to the public on selected days.
For many visitors it’s the relaxed atmosphere on the quayside that is the main attraction. Browse in the art galleries or sit outside and enjoy a bite to eat at one of the tea rooms, cafes and restaurants that serve up a tempting selection of snacks and meals. The harbour walls are ideal for sitting on while tucking into paper-wrapped fi sh and chips and a cool drink from one of the harbourside pubs.
The harbour hosts a number of annual events that includes the fabulous Dorset Seafood Festival, which this year takes
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