Weymouth Neighbourhoods, Locations and Districts

(Weymouth, Dorset, England, UK)

Weymouth is the region's biggest town and famous all over southern England for its beachfront and historic harbour. There is always something to do around Weymouth, with the main districts and areas of interest close to the bay.

The northern side of town is bordered by the Radipole Lake, which contains the popular RSPB Lake Reserve and runs directly into the harbour, passing a marina and the Town Bridge along the way. Here are Weymouth's main districts and local neighbourhoods.

Orientation

The main area of beachfront stretches from the Bournemouth Pavilion and Pleasure Pier eastwards to Greenhill Gardens and beyond. The area is edged by the Esplanade, and the main sights along this road include the King George II Statue, the Jubilee Clock, the Pier Bandstand and Brunswick Terrace.

Further east and still along the promenade, the Greenhill Beach area is a popular place to sunbathe in Weymouth, while the nearby coastal area of Overcombe is always popular with windsurfers, whatever the time of the year. Bowleaze Cove and Preston Beach can also be found in this direction.

Slightly inland and within easy walking distance of Weymouth Bay, King Street is one of the main roads leading off the Esplanade and leads to the Railway Station off Ranelagh Road and the Jubliee Retail Park next to the Kings Roundabout. At the end of King Street, the Swannery Bridge crosses the waterfront and links the Westwey Road, the Abbotsbury Road and the Weymouth Way (to Dorchester).

On the south-western side of Weymouth, the village of Wyke Regis lies alongside both Portland Harbour and the famous Chesil Beach, a wide stretch of shingle that has become an important World Heritage Site. The Isle of Portland is extremely close to Weymouth and connected by a narrow causeway, being known for its Portland Bill lighthouse and popular visitors centre.