Wyke Regis is essentially built around a hill whose 240 foot summit demands a commanding view for miles in all directions. Dominating the coastal village sandwhiched between Portland and Weymouth, Wyke Hill would have had a sacred symbolism since the time of Neolithic temple builders.
A 16th Century warning beacon...
Environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy announced its iconic Blue Flags for excellent water quality, and our three towns have been confirmed with 12 awards in total with 14 additional Seaside Awards, which celebrate the quality and diversity of our coastline.
The recognition follows previous awards* for our coastline after Bournemouth...
An innovative project from Bournemouth university is happening off nearby shores in Dorset.
Due to diminishing marine life stocks in our seas the project, whereby 3d printed artificial reef blocks are placed on the sea bed, is helping replenish lost sea life using new habitats.
Bournemouth university in collaboration with other...
As a result of the progress of the cleanup operations, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has revised previous advice and indicated that people are able to once again use the beaches and water in the Poole Harbour area for recreational use.
This includes swimming, bathing and watersports. Pets are...
Dorset Council has today, 30 March 2023, submitted a brand-new planning application proposing to demolish the former Weymouth and Portland Borough Council offices at North Quay, Weymouth.
If approved, the demolition will be the first phase in the Dorset Council’s ambition to regenerate Weymouth’s waterside economy. With the recently announced...
Poole and Bournemouth's biggest and best family live music weekend is back with a bang this summer having lined up its starriest bill to date headlined by chart toppers The Hoosiers, The Lightning Seeds and The Cheeky Girls.
Thousands are expected for the three-day festival at Baiter Park from 28 to...
Dorset Council will be carrying out essential beach maintenance from Monday 16 January, at Greenhill.
A section of the beach at Greenhill Gardens – from the Seascape Café heading south towards the Beach Café at the end of Brunswick Terrace – will be closed to the public while the work...
An inquest heard that an 18-year-old man gave his life in the process of saving his two nephews and a niece from a strong riptide off the coast of Dorset by letting go of his older sister in the water.
After swimming to save the three little children, Callum Baker-Osborne...
Welcome to the dedicated web page for Weymouth’s Seafront Masterplan.
The masterplan aims to provide a vision to inform the future management of the seafront.
WHAT’S HAPPENED SO FAR?
Weymouth Town Council appointed consultants HemingwayDesign to work on plans to enhance Weymouth’s seafront, making it a year-round destination for everyone to enjoy.
Proposals...
As we go out and about we come across some of the most beautiful coastline in the country and some hidden treasures that many may not have visited.
Each one will be a little taster to possibly wet the appetite to visit and find out more.
Where are we?
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