UPWEY
n a wooded valley, just below the Ridgeway, is the pretty village of Upwey, which takes its name from the River Wey.
I The river rises behind the Upwey Wishing Well, and King
George III, who visited Weymouth fourteen times between 1789 and 1805, would refresh himself from the well during his long horse rides on the surrounding hills. A gold cup was held locally for the King’s use and this was later given to the Royal Ascot
club as a presentation trophy. In 1887, in celebration of Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee, recessed stone seating was built alongside the well and each year in early May the ancient custom of ‘well dressing’ takes place. There are several Wey Valley walks leading from the village; look out for the signposts and enjoy some of the beautiful countryside. As you wander around the village you’ll see a Mill which dates from 1802 and said to be the setting for Thomas Hardy’s ‘The Trumpet Major’, as Hardy knew the owners of that time.
The charming little riverside ‘Gallery on the Wey’ is a real delight and exhibits work by artists
riverhouse the
Follow signs to Broadwey from Weymouth UPWEY VILLAGE taste the difference
www.riverhouseinn.co.uk
Church Street, Upwey DT3 5QB Tel: 01305 812740
34 inn “The Locals’ Choice”
Seasonal Specials Board Beautiful Mediterranean Garden En-suite Accommodation
from across the Southwest. Work on display ranges from the traditional to the contemporary and includes original art, ceramics, glass, jewellery, bronze, textiles, prints and cards. Dedicated to St Laurence, the 13th century village church has a medieval door and on the walls carved fi gures depicting saints are thought to date from the 17th century.
The village is served by a popular restaurant which has a pretty Mediterranean garden; and there’s also a traditional inn that began life as three small cottages. Follow the road signs for Broadwey then enjoy exploring this pretty village.
The Old Ship Inn Upwey
A family run traditional Dorset pub offering genuine home cooked food and a fantastic choice of real ales & ciders with great friendly service.
Our Sunday Lunches are Weymouth’s best kept secret!
Find us at the beginning of The Old Ridgeway towards Dorchester!
Old Ship Inn, 7 The Ridgeway, Upwey, Weymouth. DT3 5QQ Tel: (01305) 812522 |
www.theoldshipupwey.co.uk
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