The 31 best things to do with kids in Weymouth

The scenery here is truly breathtaking — a perfect blend of history, nature, and the sea all in one place. It’s a spot that definitely deserves more appreciation and care. While the natural beauty is undeniable, the area would benefit from better maintenance and cleanliness. Adding more benches and picnic tables would make it even more enjoyable for families and visitors. The restroom facilities don’t seem to fully meet the needs of the visitors either. Still, despite these small shortcomings, it’s a magnificent place where you can relax, enjoy the view, and feel completely refreshed."

An absolutely brilliant experience that takes you on a journey of the history of the original Victorian fort through two World Wars and then the Cold War, when part of the fort was used as a Nuclear Bunker. The films and exhibits are superb and the D-Day exhibition, which highlights the role of Weymouth in the D-Day landings and Operation Overlord, is outstanding. There are also amazing views across Weymouth, the Jurassic Coast and Portland. There's a great little café too! It's well worth the entrance fee!

A wonderful place to visit. There are lifts to the different levels and the majority of items are step free. There are well laid out ramps that are suitable for wheelchairs. There is plenty of parking which is not free outside the venue. There is a sloping down hill walk go the entrance. A well stocked shop which you enter and exit the site. There is a large cafe and lots of seating inside and out. Disabled toilet next to the cafe. The rooms around the site are well laid out with lots of information

Brilliant afternoon here with my wife and parents. The fort has loads of information about its history over its three levels in its labyrinthine tunnels and has spectacular coastal views looking out across the English Channel. I would definitely recommend this amazing place allow yourself up to four hours to go round the fort.

Excellent experience. Great day out. Lots of interesting exhibitions and a maze of tunnels. The cold War exhibits and nuclear bunker really interesting. Lovely cafe serving light lunches volunteers very friendly and helpful,the accessibility very good there is a lift that goes from the ramparts all the way down to the tunnels. Lots of ramps everywhere very impressive

Nothe Fort is a fascinating historic site with amazing views over Weymouth Bay and the harbour. The fort is well preserved, with interesting exhibits, tunnels, and displays that bring its history to life. The staff and volunteers are friendly and knowledgeable, making the visit even more enjoyable. A perfect mix of history, scenery, and fun — a must-visit attraction in Weymouth!

An absolutely brilliant place to visit. Every member of staff was polite, knowledgeable, and genuinely welcoming. The whole experience was fantastic but stumbling upon the Nuclear shelter was an unexpected highlight. Would 100% recommend

Excellent beach, dog’s allowed on west beach only until 30th September, plenty of parking but at £4.80/hr near the sea front a bit expensive, if you are prepared to walk it is cheaper near the swannery car park. Plenty of shop’s, cafe’s, etc. Worth a visit

Lovely area, we attend the motocross annually and always great atmosphere and brilliant stalls with plenty of food options. Shops and easy parking nearby, handy disabled spaces down the seafront.

Weymouth Beach is a beautiful and clean seaside spot with soft pebbles and clear waters. The gentle waves and scenic views make it perfect for a peaceful walk or relaxing by the shore. The promenade nearby adds to the charm with plenty of cafés and ice cream stalls. A lovely place to enjoy the classic English seaside atmosphere!

A beautiful clean beach Its always warm on the sea front Plenty of places to sit or eat. Definitely recommend Weymouth its lovely

One of many amazing beaches on the Dorset coast, not as easy to find a parking space unless you use the car parks either end of the beach or use the park and ride from outside the town. Once there the lovely well looked after beaches are so beautiful and through the summer many families enjoy and use the many amenities for souvenirs and snacks to evening meals with plenty of restaurant choice. It has a all year dog friendly beach either side of main beach and dog friendly everywhere after 30th September. The harbour and Nothe fort walks are amazing too.

I really enjoyed our walk on the beach. Wide open beach, plenty of cafes and restarants, arcades and friendly people all around. We were there in October so I can imagine it is gets very busy in summer But I would recommend going off peak

We went in late october. Drizzling with rain on and off but it is still gorgeous there. Lovely long sandy beach. Dogs are allowed. And just crossed the road to shops and cafe.

Very enjoyable stroll along both sides of this picturesque harbor & town. Arrived on a cruise ship, opting to venture out on our own & soak up some uniquely European ambiance in this - our first port across 'the pond' - since crossing over from Florida ... Mission Accomplished👍

Beautiful harbour surrounded by lovely shops, cafes, pubs & restaurants. It’s lovely just to sit and watch the comings and goings of the boats.

I love the place. I walk about the place at least once a day. The place always looks different. Morning, afternoon or Night time. It can get very very busy around the harbour on both sides when it's warm and the holiday season. Plenty of places to buy food and other shops. They also do a Christmas day swim across the harbour. Which I found pretty cool as it was Christmas day and the place was the busiest I had seen it at any one give time. The land train buzz's round that way also when it's running. Also a good place too park your Boat up and tease me 😂

Good to see an active fishing industry in the harbour. There are brightly coloured houses lining the harbour waterfront and a few quayside pubs, cafes and restaurants. Seems like the place for fresh seafood although I was too early in the morning for that.

Absolutely love this place it's like heaven totally my vibe so much to see and do

Been to harbour side for a walk. Such an elegant view from the bridge. Colourful buildings just amazing and making very different impact on the atmosphere around harbour area. Just beautiful place, water, blue sky, fishing boats, excellent pubs, nice eating places,happy people and charming atmosphere. I'm so happy that came to this place and spend my all day this lovely city.

So much too see, plenty places to eat and drink, lots of people walking, dinning, sailing, crabbing and so much more. Lovely atmosphere, We went to the "Quayside" for cake and coffee, we sat outside as the sun was shinning, friendly and pleasant staff and the coffee and cake were delicious. The bridge had just gone up, lots of people on the quayside both sides waiting to cross. Boats exiting and entering Weymouth harbour. All was very Very enjoyable.

Went here on a lovely sunny and warm day which is great as a lot of the attractions are outside and ideal for young kids that can play in the play park and water splash areas. Not as many inside tank areas as in other sea life centres. Good access for wheelchair users. Blue badge parking adjacent to the premier Inn car park. Wheelchair accessible toilets are quite small.

I had a good time at Sea Life, everything was clean and the exhibits were well presented. That said, I’d recommend going on a weekend when the full experience is available. Visiting on a Monday meant only the drinks section of the gift shop (located at the exit) was open, and the food kiosks were shut, which was a letdown if, like me, you fancy a drink and a bite to eat during your visit. The signage could definitely be improved. We had to exit through the Shark section just to find our way out via the gift shop, and we weren’t the only ones, other visitors ended up following me through the same confusing route. Overall, it was a decent few hours out, but for a smoother, more complete visit, especially with family - I’d say stick to the weekend.

We visited on a weekday in early November and spent just over 2 hours here. We were very surprised at the size of the site and the large variety of animals housed here. The aquarium is spread out over a few buildings, each housing a themed exhibition from rock pools to rainforests and coral reefs. Each exhibit includes detailed information signs and screens providing more information about the animals and marine life houses here. They also host a variety of free talks and feeding sessions throughout the day and we found these to be very informative. Our highlight was visiting the seals in their open-air pool with underwater viewing area. In addition to the aquarium exhibits, there are also a variety of play areas and other attractions which would certainly keep younger visitors entertained (and could easily extend the visit from a few hours to a day out). There is also a gift shop and cafe at the exit. The site is fairly flat and there are tarmac paths throughout which would make it very accessible for prams, buggies and wheelchairs. There are also lots of signs and maps dotted around the site (as well as the free map they give you when you enter) so you can easily find the exhibits you are looking for. You are also able to pop out and return later in the day if needed. The staff here were all very friendly and helpful and also incredibly knowledgeable. They were a credit to Sea Life and made us feel very welcome. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Sea Life Weymouth and would happily return in future.

Perfect place to visit with family or if you love sea life. It’s not as big as the one in London which I visited before, but it’s still a really nice one. If you can, try to get there around 1 PM so you can catch all the feeding times. The place is small but very well designed, and you don’t really need a guide. Just grab a map from the entrance and you’ll easily find your way around. The one thing I felt was missing was food. There were souvenir shops everywhere, but a coffee machine or a small snack corner inside would’ve been great. The only spot for a warm drink was the cafeteria at the exit. Other than that, it’s a fun and relaxing experience

We had a lovely visit to the Sea Life Centre in Weymouth. The staff were really friendly and welcoming, and the whole place was clean and well looked after. The kids enjoyed seeing all the different sea creatures, and it was a fun family day out overall. That said, we were quite frustrated that none of the refreshment shops were open until the very end. By the time we reached the exit café, it was a bit too late. For the price of the tickets, we were expecting a bit more from the experience. Still, we had a great time and made some nice memories.

Very accessible for a scooter user, only one bridge by the otters wasn't but there was another way around. The aquariums are indoors but you go outside to get to each one and to see the penguins and otters, be aware of this and have a poncho with you!

This is a really small Sea Life, 2 hours and you will have seen everything. The animals and fish appear well cared for. The staff are well informed, courteous and friendly. The cafe by the gift shop served good coffee and had a fair selection of snacks available.

My girls really enjoyed Sandworld. They are 8 years and 1 year. The sand sculptures are amazing. Lots for children to do, sand art and then play areas to build castles etc....We were there about 2 hours. They have a cafe which we got a drink and snack from, a good choice of items. This is a perfect rainy day activity as it is 90% under cover.

This place is fascinating! The sculptures are amazing and spectacular to see. I really liked the fact that you can see some inspired by pop culture like Disney movies or Harry Potter. My favorite was Fantastic Beasts! The museum is quite small but there’s also a little game to win some candies at the end of your tour. It gives a bit of fun to the visit even if you’re an adult. I really liked it and would love to come back in the future to see the next sculptures.

We visited Sandworld while we were visiting Weymouth. This is a great place for families to visit there us so much to do. There is something for everyone of all ages. It's an amazing place , seeing different figures such as paddington bear being sculptured out of sand. The gift shop and admissions are reasonably priced.

*Sandworld* in Weymouth is a unique and fascinating attraction that showcases the incredible art of sand sculpting. Located near the beach, this indoor exhibition features *amazing life-sized sand sculptures* crafted by talented artists from around the world. The themes change each year — from movies and history to fantasy and wildlife — making every visit feel fresh and exciting. It’s both fun and educational, with informative displays about the artists and techniques. Kids especially love the interactive sandpit area where they can try sculpting themselves. Perfect for families, art lovers, or anyone looking for something creative and different in Weymouth. A hidden gem worth visiting!

Oh boy... This was fun. Special thanks to Fynn- we had a blast. Incredible what sand and water can do with kinda adults. The sculptures were pretty incredible to watch, also some information signs stood by nearly each piece of art. You can grab a tin of cold drink, have a snack, make your own colourful sand bottle or most fun part: try your best doing sand sculptures. Fynn showed us how to work with the material and then it was our turn to try.... What else to say? We're highly recommended this attraction for few hours of fun (also as grownups!)

We enjoyed our trip to Sandworld! Its only small but we still spent time there, the displays are fascinating to look at and read about! There was a quiz to do as you go round which encouraged you to read more! The cafe was good, we just had a drink and a slice of blackberry crumble cake which was delicious. The gift shop has interesting bits and is very fair in price.

Lovely visit But don't expect a whole day here or even a few hours We spent plenty of time walking around and taking pics but finished in abiut 40 min It was amazing what they do with the sand and definitely worth a visit

Great place to relax and enjoy the views across to Portland. Has a lovely kiosk on site offering refreshments with lovely staff there. Can be busy on sunny days and weekends. Beautifully maintained gardens and water feature. Perfect place to chill with a good book, a coffee and bite to eat.

Beautiful scenery across the bay, relaxing, plenty of places to sit amongst the beautiful gardens. Cafe serving wonderful snacks, we had amazing clotted cream scone, whole strawberries🍓. Castle ruins lovely to see, fenced off due to damage but still amazing to see/read about it.

A haven of flora and fauna..... Still fish in the pond... And it so reminds me of the other beautiful gardens .. Green hill.. I usually pop in,on the way along the rodwell trail..x Which in itself is a Joy too the eye.. Especially between the two bridges.. Where nature has turned it into a beautiful unexpected valley of nature trees. There's actually badger sets . Anyway back too sandsfoot. The castle is in ruins ,and has been that way all of my life. you could get down a staircase onto the little beach ⛱️... Still can get down too the beach if you walk further up the road from the castle.. Which is ideal for families. There a path ,like I said down too the beach . And this path (underbarn)eventually goes too the other large park across a bridge ... The Nothe... Which is more busy but beautiful views and one or two nice little cafes . Especially the one in the stone pier ... Which actually bakes it own cakes .✨⛱️💯🧑‍🍳🥯🥪🍝

Really lovely park with beautiful flowers, the castle ruins and great seaside views

Very interesting reading about the history of the castle. Lovely little cafe and park.

The gardens were well maintained and great to spend an hour to relax with castle ruins in the background. The Rodwell trail starts just uphill from here and is the best route for getting to isle of Portland on foot. My only negative is that there were nettles obstructing some of the sea view

Lovely place its a pity can't visit inside this beautiful ruins But still beautiful and the spectacular views wow!

Great place to visit, easy spend the whole day here.lots this, including Sea Life crazy golf, beach across the road, sand sculpture, pitch and putt, fitness equipment, go carts , crazy gold, train ride, plenty of walks and top it all of nature reserve. Brewers Fare to eat. The park is fab for picnic. Lots for kids. Or park and go across to the beach.

It's a quiet, green park with plenty of room for walking, hiking, circling or dog walking. Next to the park is a parking. There is an old playground for children under 10 years old. Not too much entertainment for children. I was struggling to find a BBQ zone, it's only two places for it next to a playground but it looks like it was used for a long time ago. On the territory of the park you can visit the Sea Life Center or Sand World. You have to pay for it. The price you can find on the websites of its events. Nice place for a piece of mind.

Start location for a 13 mile sponsored walk, organised (wonderfully well) by Macmillan cancer support, along the incredible and (literally) breathtaking Jurassic Coast. Nearly 1000 took part in this incredible event, one of many Mighty Hikes arranged across the UK. A very special day indeed.

It was an amazing experience it was clean and lots of fun I would recommend the sea life and sand world it's a good place to have children playing in the sea life there's Evan a facility we're you can touch the starfish

Nice play areas for kids with plenty of picnic areas. Sand world was nearby which has some of the most amazing sand sculptures plus the sand sculpting for the kids and helpful staff were great

Really rough park on the outsirts of Weymouth Google reviews looked good but were not, Its really run down and pretty sure there were a few "down and outs" shooting up , There is no play park unless u class 3 pieces of run down gym equipment a park ? - The sea life centre is close by and looks like the good reviews u read should be for that Not this park , The car parks expensive too , avoid this place it's not worth the trip (0 Stars)

The park is rubbish in the heat! All the grass has burnt and picnics were literally impossible. We went to Sealife. Buy tickets in advance! The on the door price is significantly higher! We paid £78 for a family of 4 to get in. Otherwise, there's nothing much to see, than litter, burnt out grass, overpriced car park and unkempt nature spots... We might have visited at the wrong time, hope your visit is better.

A very nice place , beach is a stone beach but once in the sea it's sandy and a nice swim. Lovely area and walks and entertainment.

Bowleaze cove is well worth the visit. With music, drinks, food, and ice cream, what's not to love. A relaxing day out to just watch the surf, go for a swim or relax reading your book whilst the children build sandcastles. Or take them to the fun amusement park to spend their holiday pennies. Some great spots for kite flying too whether an adult or child. For those water sports lovers out there, you can hire equipment for a fun day out. 😀 This beach is dog friendly too, which is an added bonus if you are out with your dogs. Take your beach shoes or a beach mat to sit on, as the stones can be uncomfortable on sensitive soles. Overall, well worth the visit. There is a fantastic holiday park there too for added fun. Waterside Southshore.

One of my favorite places. Lovely walks and views. The battle of Britain memorial is beautiful. Both photos are at night. Cannot wait to return.

Lots to do all day with the family. Funfair, soft play and amusement centre. 2 great restaurants to choose from. Lovely gift shop. Great beach- lots of rock pools and places to explore, wade, dig, sit and relax. Amazing ice cream.

Very family orientated, beach is quite busy but you can find more less crowded parts if you walk down the beach a little further. There is a fish and chip shop which is really good, plenty of places to sit and eat outside. Lots of variety at the ice cream shop too.

Great place to get a drink or something to eat loads of outside seating

Amazing views and lots of things to do. Definitely Recommend

Well kept and enjoyable crazy golf site. Spotted this butterfly whilst waiting at one of the holes on a very sunny July Saturday morning (11am). Good 90 minutes of entertainment 😉⛳👍

Whilst on our weeks holiday we visited the Weymouth Mini Golf on 25.06.2025 and had a lovely time (three of us) playing the 18 holes. Plenty of laughter especially when my wife managed a hole in one 🙂

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had such a brilliant time at Pirate Golf! The whole place was really clean, tidy, and very well kept – you can tell a lot of care goes into maintaining it. It’s also fantastic value for money, which makes it even better. The kids and I absolutely loved it – lots of fun, laughs, and a great atmosphere. We’ll definitely be coming back!

Visited while on holiday One of the best mini golf places we've been to. Much bigger than most. The family really enjoyed it, really fun and interesting decor and sounds too! Staff member very friendly and engaged with the children. Would definitely go again.

Great experience, well run course, quite easy, so good for kids. No shade so take water & sunscreen. Very reasonably priced. Can get busy in peak season but that's to be expected. Parking in Brewers Fayre next door is free for 3 hours for customers too so worth bearing in mind.

Really great mini golf. We had a great time playing with our 2 year old. Really well designed 18 holes with plenty of opportunity for trick shots. Kept really clean and tidy.

Nice place to take your child. Book in advance because can be busy.

Plenty of activities for the children. Place was clean (for a soft play) and my two did not get bored in the 2.5 hour session. Highly recommend. Only downside is having to call or contact via Facebook messenger to find out if the day sessions are running. Their website could benefit from a calendar that can be updated by owners remotely. Overall great experience would recommend.

Location was clean, equipment was of good quantity, plenty for my 3 year old to do. He had a good time. Food was lovely and reasonably priced too. 3 hours is plenty in there for the kids to run around and the seating area allows you to see the children no matter where they are in the play area.

Huge play area. Great food, really good idea to serve a breakfast for everyone whilst the kids play. I haven't been to a soft play that serves proper English fry ups so this was a bonus. Staff are friendly and my son loved the play area.

Take my toddlers here most weeks. All members of staff are lovely and helpful. Very accommodating for buggies, will happily reserve a table for you if you ask so you don't have to take the buggy up the stairs. The kids love it here, Inc my tween. Free kids dinner when attending the after school session, jugs of squash available to keep drinks costs down. Best to call and book your session in advance as they can get busy.

Lovely little indoor play area for kids A big part for older kids and a little area for under 3. Wasn't overly expensive £13.90 for 2 kids age 9 and 10 we got 2 half hours play. Food and drinks is good and fairly priced ( chips were yummy) ( I phoned and booked the day before, but I didn't pay until we arrived on site ) Only 5 minutes up the road from haven little sea. X

Perfect place to chill out with the kids. Very good food and nice and welcoming staff/owners. My daughter and I were allowed to play Lazer quest just before they closed and it made our holiday. I work 6/7 days a week most of the year and they opened it for us just before closing and it was fantastic. Very kind deed which desires respect for any business owner. We will definitely recommend and return.

Very affordable and friendly place to visit with the kids. The toddler session is especially good value. It was quiet and the staff were friendly. The soft play is large and well laid out for parents to keep an eye on their kids. If I had one complaint, the soft play needs a good clean!

Superb evening with Jim Davidson - very funny! He has t lost it! Just getting better! Well priced tickets and fantastic to receive a signed book at the interval.

Decent theatre with good views of the stage even up on the circle. The sound is pretty good, the bar is reasonably priced and the view from the 1st floor bar is lovely. The toilets are quite small but there are several around to use. The staff are welcoming and friendly. I’ve visited a couple of times when in town and thoroughly enjoyed it both times.

Lovely place to go and watch live shows, check the website for shows, as we have been 3 times this year and every show was amazing. You can also have pre drinks and food.

A great night out as ever, a good show, great food, and great service, we keep coming back.

Brilliant, fantastic bands playing, for the venture away music weekends, would definitely be returning next year, also i can say how worthwhile this event is

Excellent venue. A great choice of entertainment all year. We have enjoyed shows and cinema. Parking is good nearby. Staff are very helpful. Lovely to enjoy a pre show drink outside when the weather allows.

Went to the Taylor mania show and it was great show wjth all the hits and great dancers in support.

Beautiful water gardens, lovely relaxing place to go. Beautiful vistas, take your camera as there are lots of photo opportunities. Lots of little seating areas & pagodas to rest awhile & take it all in. Friendly staff in cafe & shop & around the grounds. We had a lovely day.

So beautiful! Lots of places to sit and enjoy the pools. Lots of wildlife and gorgeous lilies to see. There is an accessible route around the gardens.

A hidden gem of a water garden. We have driven past so many times without taking note of the signs. It’s set in a secluded clay pit and has been extensively developed since its days a Lilly farm. Good parking facilities especially the cafe. There are picnic facilities but tables are limited so take a blanket. Allow yourself 4hours including either lunch and a browse of the plant shop. Nice but limited range of plants specific to their conditions. My only comment was that on the bank holiday afternoon the cashier was perhaps not the best person to handle and pack plants. Rather robust handling left broken leaves on our return home. Health plants have now settled in nicely. We will certainly visit again probably later in May when more of the Lille’s would be in flower.

Beautiful. Starts well with an enthusiastic and informative welcome. Lovely pathways between the ponds although not all suitable for wheels. The lilies were just starting to bloom and other nature was ready to show off. Swans with cygnets, a single heron and more dragon flies than you can keep track of. Finished off with a lovely coffee and sandwich. Well worth a visit.

Been before in 2008 and it's just as nice today. Take a stroll around the gardens and enjoy the sights and sounds. The Monet cafe is really good and has a nice variety of food and drinks.

This was our first visit and it certainly won't be our last. This is a glorious place to visit if you love Water Lilies, Dragon Flies and Damsel Flies 😍😍😍We couldn't believe how massive and beautiful these gardens are. The Monet cafe is lovely, especially on a sunny day when you can sit outside and look into the garden.

Visited for the first time while we were on holiday (early May) so the Water lillies were just beginning to flower - they start to flower from May through to September/beginning of October. Some lovely walks around the various ponds with benches to enable you to pause and enjoy the tranquility. Can't wait to return. As a tip, check their website with regard to opening days/hours as it changes depending on the season.

I can't comment on the rides as it was closed when I visited but walking through you get a sense of lots of screaming and laughter with rides for all ages. Loads of eateries and ice cream scattered around the complex and lots of parking at £1 an hour in September. With the beach right there too easy choice to entertain the kids.

Always wanted to ride the ghost 👻 train had my wish amazing well themed throughout the ride. Staff friendly and helpful nice little park. Me and my partner jumped at the spider 🕷 😆 even the ride attendant was very helpful. I'm 57 and really enjoyed thank you 😊

Great prices for a wristband that you have unlimited rides for 3 hours! My little one has enjoyed all her recent visits we have been 3 times in 2 weeks. All the employees are kind and hard working to make sure all are entertained and having a great time!! Special mention to Craig, Mark and Peter on our visits these guys have gone above and beyond!! Deffo worth a visit for older and younger children and adults!!

We bought 25 tokens for £20 and lasted ages as rides were 1 or 2 tokens. Dodgems were 3 tokens per dodgem. Our little 3 year old was well amused by it all, no queues rides seemed to last for ages. Well worth it.

Took my soon and nephew here yesterday, both under the age of 5. It cost £25 in total for two wrist bands for 3 hours of unlimited rides and time in the soft play which is really reasonable considering how many times they went on the rides and how long they had in the soft play. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly considering they were incredibly short staffed, they handled the day really well. Mark was brilliant and nothing was too much trouble for the kids. Considering it was a busy summer holiday and there were staff shortages I can’t fault the staff at all, I can only image how stressful the day was for them and they didn’t show it at all.

Absolutely amazing day making great family holiday memories. All the staff were friendly and helpful but a big shout out to Mark and Alfie who worked their socks off to make sure everyone had a great day. Alfie operated all the rides with a smile on his face even when it started to rain a little. Mark was very helpful explaining the ride wristbands. Two great employees who clearly have a passion for making sure their guests have a great day. Definitely recommend a visit it’s a great place for the little ones to play.

We had a good time here today, but was some disappointment with my children. They are aged 7-12 and had a limited number of rides each because the rides were height limited, so the older ones were too tall for some and the youngest was too small for others! He was gutted that he's just got tall enough to drive bumper cars elsewhere, but here the minimum height was 10cm more than everywhere else, so he couldn't do it. Price is reasonable, we paid £16 each for three hours unlimited, but they only went on a few rides each due to the height restrictions and just repeated those. I was also a bit disappointed that I had paid £16 each for three children and then still had to pay extra to park too. I get that there's parking for the beach too, but it would be nice if there was some concession for those paying in the funfair

Beautiful place with a quaint little café overseeing the lake. Lots of bird species can be seen here, such as Marsh Harriers, cormorants, bearded tits, swans, herons, and lots of other birds too!

Entry was free. The thatched building has a cafe with a large window to view part of the lake and some outdoor seating. You have to be prepared for the fact that a lot of the area is covered in reeds which are necessary for the birds to nest and be safe. I saw ducks, carp, swans, sygnets, heron, swallows, marsh harrier. It's a lovely peaceful place to walk around. It's a five star space for the animals. The only downside for me was the fact that I could always hear the hum of traffic in the distance, hence 4 stars.

Fantastic place, beautiful walk and wildlife. Shame about the teenagers hanging around causing bother.

Wonderful nature reserve for birds, insects and small mammals. The trails are a great way to see ducks and swans further up the lake and you can get some lovely photos from the hide. The staff at the Radipole Lake Cafe are helpful and friendly. We'll worth a visit if you like a walk amount nature.

Lovely to have such a natural area open to the public. Some of the pathways are a bit overgrown. Sadly lots of litter and graffiti on seating areas. Lots of parking. ( pay to park). Now to the cafe….. I took my elderly mum in for a coffee and a cake. The server was unbelievably rude. Muttering under her breath. Every thing we asked for she tutted and eye rolled and told us it wasn’t available. Now to the rude bit. My mum is 88 years young. She is sprightly and alert. She is a little hard of hearing. This server asked my mum, “do you want a big plate or a small plate for your scone”? Before my mum could answer she said “oh just have a big plate” and banged it on the counter. The server then shouted “do you want just butter or butter and jam”? My mum started to answer and the server talked over her, “of course you do don’t you” she turned her back in my mum and slammed the fridge door after getting out the butter. She tutted and sighed and rolled her eyes when my mum paid with cash and took 5 seconds to get hold of a 20p coin. She shoved the tray towards us and turned her back. I was so taken aback. I wanted to have this out with the server but my mum was distressed and didn’t want a scene. RSPB this is not okay. To treat an elderly lady in such a rude and abrupt manner is absolutely not okay. How very sad, disrespectful and unnecessary. I do not recommend this cafe at all.

A small easily accessible nature reserve on the edge of Weymouth. Good foot paths and lots of watching lookouts. A couple of hides as well. Good cafe with large windows look over the lake.

What can I say...! We used to come here regularly as children, up to 10yr olds. There used to be bird watchers hides, but now I'm 50yrs old... there is nothing to see but tall grasses over 6ft. Even with binoculars you wouldn't be able to see anything as it's too over grown. No birdwatching hides either, unless they were hidden in the long grass/reeds.

Stefan was a lovely and passionate guide. We learnt a lot and loved to hear the Tudor origins of many common phrases! Our favourite was “pen” and “chairman of the board”. Thanks heaps for taking us kiwis around with all our guff! Highly recommend a visit to Tudor house!

Pretty quaint Tudor house ,lovely lady dressed in the appropriate attire for the occasion and a young girl both offering well informed information for the history buffs amongst us, the staircases to floors are windy with part bannister and spiral staircase poles , just be careful and have someone in front of you if your a bit unsure of your footings . would recommend.thankyou ladies for the added information we didn't quite know about.

This is an excellent little provincial museum run by motivated and knowledgeable volunteers. Certainly worth a visit as it is a Tudor building of brick construction. I was reticent at visiting this place initially but that was completely unfounded. When most people only visit the beach in Weymouth and perhaps a few foody shops, Weymouth has an amazing history dating back to about the ad1300. Reputedly one of the ports that brought the black death to the UK. Which resulted in almost 50% of the whole of the UK population dying a miserable death. Weymouth is perhaps one of the few towns in the country where the wonderful council has decided to use one of the Tudor buildings dating back to about the 1600 as a public convenience! Well I suppose it does allow free admission to and time to contemplate! Finally below is a part of a picture of a map depicting the route from London to Weymouth in pictorial form.... Fascinating.

Fantastic guide, she was so knowledgeable. A great example of our heritage. You must visit 😊

Great place to visit. Really well informed staff. Very welcoming and lots of tips about other places to visit.

An excellent tour of the Tudor House museum today. Very informative friendly staff an amazing experience well worth a visit

Really interesting and the guides were very informative

Best arcade in Weymouth. Next to beach ⛱️ it has fair ground, arcades, 2p slots, win tickets for prizes, claw machine. Alot of amusement machines. Easy use fair ground with tokens and cash machines. Kiosk to cash in your tickets. Toilets and food here to.

A fantastic arcade and fairground! It’s the first one I’ve seen that uses a payment card system to store your credits and tickets, which makes everything so much easier than scrambling for pound coins. Just a note — the card only works in this arcade, as the others along the esplanade still use their own systems (tokens, cash, etc.). There are a good handful of rides for younger kids — my two girls went on everything at least a hundred times! Inside, the arcade is packed with the latest machines and games, so you’re guaranteed to find something you’ll get hooked on. The only downsides were that it’s a bit tricky to get around with a pushchair (understandable given how busy it is), and the ticket feeder machine wasn’t syncing properly with the arcade card system — the screen was blacked out for some reason.

Pretty good value for an arcade. The kids won enough tickets for a popcorn maker. The rides outside are looking quite tired.

Disgusting attempt to keep young kids 2+ safe. The pirate ship has left my child completely traumatized after the ride and during the rides venture. After being strap in next to his younger cousin happily to next hearing distressing sound of crying a shocking discovery was made by his dad and other family members that his seat belt that should have been check over by staff and should have personally strapped the kids in from the staff came easily slipping out of place from what should have been across his body to it swiftly finding itself tight on and across his neck . If my partner wasn’t on the ship with them and my little boy hadn’t cried out for his dad from the discomfort, pain and suffering he was left feeling this could have been fatal. Choking hazards are no joke. I dread thinking what could have happened had my future sister in law and mother in law had not been there to witness it together with his dad and hadn’t they made the staff stop the ride when they did. They both made many attempts to warn the one staff who was in charge of the ride while they were fortunate to be standing outside of the ride. They found the staff who they were communicating to be lacking urgency and care to the severity to the situation. No remorse or apologetic action from staff after getting the kids out and when warned that they needed to safely stop the ship. They were rude and dismissive towards my family members and was reluctant to stop the ship. No child or parent/ family members should have to suffer from the negligence and ignorance of its staff and from the lack of health safety the people who are in charge of this ride that was carelessly put out on the pavement for the public to use for entertainment for the public’s kids to enjoy. I hold the people and it’s staff fully accountable for this disgusting act of public safety and kid friendly entertainment. I hope this complaint helps other parents prevent what they couldn’t for us… Safe and happy kids enjoying a long fun ride.

Attending the funfair was a delightful experience. It was great to see that the prices for the rides and attractions were quite reasonable, making it accessible for everyone to enjoy. A particularly positive aspect was the option to purchase single tokens. This flexibility allowed for trying out a variety of rides without committing to a larger, bundled purchase, which is convenient and budget-friendly. Overall, it was a fun and enjoyable outing with fair pricing and convenient token options for small children.

This is a delightful location, offering a more affordable and pleasurable experience compared to other attractions.

Had hot food and soft drinks at the sweets and treats hut. Very good price. Lovely curry sauce. Very pleased. Rides for the kids and amusement arcade if you like that. Loos in the arcade. Picnic tables were metal so will get hot in the sun. Directly opposite is St Albans street which is packed with independent shops. Definitely will be back for chips and curry sauce!

Really small, but cute in it own way. It's worth popping in.

A taster of Weymouth Museum is now open in St Thomas street, while the original museum building is being refurbished. As this is only a sample of the full museum entry is free, although we left a donation. A great way to while away 20 minutes, finding out about Weymouth's history. Volunteers are friendly. Limited opening hours. Well worth a visit.

This used to be an amazing attraction taking you through the history of Weymouth guided if I remember correctly by a talking cat. Now it's a room with very little of interest in it a lot of what is there isn't even real always disappointing to look at a civil war weapon and see the words replica of weapons used. The displays do not really link together to do justice to the rich and interesting history of Weymouth. Weymouth is a lovely place with great friendly people (the people running the museum where very nice) and it is obvious the people who have set the museum are trying but come on Weymouth council put some funding their way and bring back a museum that does justice to the area.

3 star rating because it is a temporary museum whilst the other main new museum will be under construction or refurbished. Still located in the old brewery in the town square, has some interesting artifacts, local social history archaeology and fossils. At a nominal £2 admission for adults that's a good way of spending an hour or so. It is a shame that Weymouth Council have been so incompetent with this building otherwise it could have been a brilliant local asset. I understand this current exhibition is managed by volunteers. Hopefully once the new museum has its new premises it will be a brilliant local history venue about Weymouth and the surrounding areas. One amazing local history note is that apparently the Black death came to Britain via visitor to Weymouth harbour.... No need to worry that was in about the 14th century!

Nice place to visit, only problem is the very restricted opening hours. If you do get the chance well worth the effort and with the Tudor house just round the corner, nice way to spend a few hours.

Really interesting to see what Weymouth was like through the age's, been to brewer's Quay before many years ago when the brewery was there, nice to see the building still being used.

I attended the AGM of the Friends of Weymouth Museum on this occasion so did not have the opportunity to look at all the exhibits so will definitely be visiting again

A huge area of wetlands and reedbeds this is a good place for da day out birdwatching. There were plenty of different birds on show but there are long walks around the area, so good shoes is advisable.

Great place to see wildlife, walk the dog, quiet, not too busy

We had a few hours at this peaceful RSPB, we didn't see all of it unfortunately. The air was noisy with terns and gulls flying overhead. Swans, Egrets, Common Shelducks, Tufted ducks, were wading/swimming near the flats. We also heard lots of Warblers in the reed beds but no sight of them. If we're in the area again we'd love to go back. It was walking distance from the hotel. Free entry to reserve. Car park nearby, pay and display.

A very nice little reserve. Easy street parking on the northern side. Northern area is mainly reeds, with the main action at the southern end with more open water and wading areas. July probably isn't the best time to visit, but we still managed to see a good variety including Great and Little Egret, Shelduck with young, Cormarant, Lapwing, Oyster Catcher, Black Tailed Godwit Very peaceful despite being so close to town.

We had a quick walk just before sunset, a fantastic place to visit and will be returning with more time, either before or after just have a gentle stroll into weymouth which ever way you can relax and enjoy the beauty of nature around you. In another month or so the blackberries will be in abundance so great to come and pick them with your children whilst enjoying the area around you. Well worth a visit.

A tranquil and peaceful place for a lovely walk. Very well preserved by the RSPB and thumbs up for the upkeep and haven it has become for wildlife. Lots of walks you can take and plenty to see. Only thing I would say is the carpark is a little pricey and does deter you from a longer stay, however there is not a lot the RSPB can do as it's council ran, so please don't let that put you off enjoying this wonderful place. For any dogwalker, nature lover, birdwatcher or walker its perfect though.

What a great place for relaxing walks and spotting some great wildlife. So peaceful and quiet apart from nature itself

Beautiful sandy beach away the crowed Weymouth beach. Small walk down across the beach. Perfect, keep an eye on kids. Great spot for the family time. Parking road side, but is hot/summer can be busy. Entrance just before the new builds on the left, posh houses. Look across to Portland and boats 🚢.

Very nice little sandy beach.

This is a very good beach clean but a lot of sea weed at the moment the dog's love it and they are welcome all year but please pick up your dogs poo and take it a way with you their is no cafe or toilets here

Stunning cove, Me and my friend decided to go to the beach and it was the first I had been to this beach and it was lovely was very quite when we arrived it is also a good place to go on a stand up paddle bored it's not to deep so really good for beginners!!!

A beautiful, very quiet beach well worth the walk.

Great locals sandy beach via wooden staircase or beach top path

Secluded samdy little beach with no facilities but feel free to bring your own nest of tables. The ice cream boat drops in during the summer months. A very narrow path leads down to the beach from the main road which is not ideal for the less abled or those loaded up with water sports equipment. The beach isn't maintained so there is evidence of careless dog owners and some rubbish but not enough to ruin the day. That said, the water is relatively shallow and protected by the fact that its within the walls of Portland Harbour. No carpark means luck is required for limited on street parking.

Me, my friend and her brother went to go see the wild robot and i was a bit worried that it would look a bit run down but it's very nice inside the sound and video was great! We didn't get anything to eat we brought snacks prior to going in but the staff are friendly and we're patient with us since we were indecisive of where to sit but would definitely recommend!

Good experience. Decent screen and sound. Seats comfy. Decent selection at the food/drink counter. Parking is free at the multi storey, if you get your chip validated. Needs a decent vacuum running around the place, but all in all good.

Lovely clean & big place. Friendly & helpful staff. Bigger & more expensive than other cinemas arround. Always showing good movies.

Easy to book. We booked on line and chose our seats. Refreshments available. Toilets available. Comfy seats with plenty of leg room. Audio was too loud for a small area for our liking though.

First title visit and the staff was very polite and helpful the place was clean and tidy and the sound was great

Rarely busy due to cinemas in Dorchester being cheaper (£2.50 at the Plaza versus £6 at Cineworld). Friendly and efficient staff, and the whole place is very clean and tidy. Screens are a mixed bag with one of them being large, the others not so large. Smaller screens have sloped rather than stadium seating so you're at risk of getting your view blocked if a tall person or someone with big hair sits in front. Legroom could be better in the stadium seated screens however the seats themselves are comfortable enough. Toilets are generally clean however avoid the ones right by the ticket check as these are tiny! Larger toilets available in the corridor closer to the screens. Snacks are typical multiplex prices (expensive!) however the coffee is reasonable value and tastes much better now that they have a new machine. The Baskin Robbins ice cream tends to be quite generously scooped. Free parking after 6pm in the adjacent multi storey car park if you get your ticket validated in the cinema, however before 6pm it's generally cheaper to park in a council-run car park. Also I once got stung for an hours parking because the time on their barrier/ticket system was 5 minutes slow and Britannia Parking refused to refund this.

Pay £3.80 booking fee OR avoid that by turning up to the cinema for your tickets and pay £1 extra per person? No wonder no one goes to the cinema anymore 🤷🏼‍♀️. The three stars are for the staff at Weymouth Cineworld. They’re always friendly and it is always clean.

Nice little place showing the local nature. Good drinks and food. Friendly staff. We got a free poster with a map of the island.

Visited the cafe and found a good selection of food, it was late for lunch, but they still had plenty of choice, with some great vegan and vegetarian options. Food was very tasty and the coffee good. I think this cafe can get quite busy, but with plenty of seating, inside and out, this was not a problem. It was a great stopping point on our cycle ride to Portland.

Very nice location with very good lite-bite restaurant (Pebble&Pig) Wonderful views and walks on and around the amazing Chesil Beach.

Best gluten-free chocolate cake, EVER! Also beautiful panoramic windows looking out over the wetland, for those days when outside is too challenging.

Very informative display, and a nice cafe. Easy access to Chesil Beach from here aswell.

Haven for walkers and bird watchers. Very nice visitor centre. Plenty of information about Chesil Beach, the wild flowers that grow there and the wildlife that inhabits the area. There’s a few children’s activities that go on here. Shop is well stocked, sell decent binoculars as well as all sorts of items. Bonus to visiting here is The Taste Cafe, food is always good, staff are friendly, toilets clean.

Very nice place. Doing such good work. Cafe good too.

This has been going for years through family generations. Always fine skill in this sand work. It has always been a big attraction in Weymouth Dorset. Now have a bigger Sandworld at lodmoor Park, but you have to pay to see it. Thid one is right next to Alley Gardens Arcades.

Impressive. Worth a look and to throw some coins into the hole below and to make the bells ring as you do. Such talent to have the vision to create such wonderful sand sculptures.

Always nice to see the updated sculptures every time we visit Weymouth. A lot of hard work and effort goes into these. Praise indeed to the artist, shame we've never seen them working when we have visited.

You so got too Love & Admire what they do with Sand and the wonders they create 🤩 "Current work in progress in the sand is this lifeboat, to commemorate 200 yrs of the RNLI". I so haven't visited the actual Sandworld though yet. Needs ticking off at some point

Awesome. Our kids loved it and want to go back! Mostly under cover so a good option if the weather is dodgy. Exhibits were spectacular and lots to do to keep kids entertained. Pricing was very reasonable. It is family run and the manager chatted with us about their business and took us behind the exhibits to show us how everything was put together. Really nice feel about the place. Five stars. Just realised that I popped this review in the wrong place! On the esplanade is an example sculpture. The main attraction is just down the road slightly and has many hundred of equally positive reviews!

Free sand sculpture display right on Weymouth beach. A good chance to see a huge sand sculpture which is covered from the rain. The sculptures change regularly and are really good. It's a King Charles display at the moment (summer 2023). There's information about the beach and where to see more sand sculptures.

Free display on weymouth Beach. The sand sculptures are amazing. I would recommend you go to the sandword next to sealife.

Go karts are amazing!! My sister went on the hurricane it was really cool and great for younger kids, the Go karts were so cool you do have to be a certain height but there is of course the hurricane, the slide wasn't open when we were there, but everything was so cool definitely be going again. Edit: if you are planning on going they are not open until Easter but I will definitely be going again this year!

It’s an alright place, there’s a slide that you can ride as long as You like a dodgems type ride and a go karts ride, go karts are in good condition and are fast with good steering and traction, it’s a fun place for about 30 minutes or so but no longer

Good cheap parking, pretty wide spaces to help get the kids out of the car (rare in a Weymouth carpark) The go karts are great, we came back another day because they were fun. Not the most inspiring oval track, but bumpy so it's interesting. This kids loved the crests run mat slide. It's only a 4 bump model, but, it's really fast for its size. Hair blowing everywhere and air time off the last few bumps makes it exciting for them

Arrived this morning after my son who is 9 rs old and has done go karting for 3 yrs now and in a championship was excited to go , to get told he couldn't go on tapping her pen on the red line which is located on the ticket booth. There should be a proper height chart. I found the lady rude and Will not be coming back ,

Great place, my family love going here go karting. Only downside is most times we have visited the leisure ranch it has been shut.

Loved by all the family, my 4 & 12 year olds couldn't get enough of the go karts & slide.

Really enjoyed it here! Kids loved the go-carts as did I.

My favourite place to go to....love the shopping and little quaint essential shops. The SAUSAGE shop is a must and the Pink Savoury and Sweet shop is a defo. The custard and apple and raspberry turnovers are to die for!!❤️

Seemed far clearer than the last time we visited, the local council is really making an effort to keep the front smart. Plenty for the kids to do, punch and Judy, arcade, fun fair etc... Good selection of café and eating options all over the town. Seemed to have plenty going on in the old town area.

Nice ambience with mist shrouding the distance

Amazing thanks ;)

The seafront was quite nice the water is clean the seafront is mainly sand so that's a plus. The only disadvantage is towards the end of the seafront towards the B&B and ferry zone there's dogs going into the sea and pooping so I would avoid that area.

Absolutely brilliant day out for all ages. The location is stunning, and on arrival you are greeted by a cafe and play park with a small river running by. There are multiple picnic opportunities around the site if you prefer to bring a picnic. A scenic wander beyond the gift shop brings you alongside the go cart race track (no charge, first come first served) and a willow maze. Amble on further to a large picnic area and wild flower meadow. You'll need to refuel as there is so much more to see yet. Some lovely displays, including a human sized nest, a medicinal herb garden and some artefacts to view. Keep walking and you will discover nesting swans barely an arms length from the path and even more stunning walks. I ran out of time at this point so I will be back. We had a very happy day at the Swannery and came home refreshed and relaxed. A slice of paradise set just outside the idyllic village of Abbotsbury. 🥰

What a fantastic place! The Swannery is located a few minutes walk from the car park but once you’re here it’s a lovely piece of nature. There’s a trail you can follow to see all the places where the swans are and also other birds like ducks. It’s a nice walk and also an interesting one watching the birds and learning more about them. We only stayed for around an hour because I wanted to use the bathrooms and there’s only one at the car park unfortunately. Or else I would have loved to stay a bit longer. If you love animals and specifically birds, you’ll love this place.

You likely will never see so many swans in one place in all your life away from here. We would definitely recommend coming for 12pm or 4pm before the mass feeding. The staff are incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, and we only got hissed at once (but a swan, not the staff!) You can also get value for money with a ‘passport’ ticket for both the Abbotsbury swannery and the Abbotsbury subtropical gardens.

Perfect spot to enjoy tranquility with nature and August is perfect time. All you need to go there and all sets on their own. Nice breakfast coffee shop and welfare facilities. Nice gift shop v cute swan 🦢 gifts as memory. Really enjoy the place and definitely worth it, surrounded swannry have many place to go by walk. Easy to spend whole day. Staff v friendly. Nature is so wonderful 🦢🥰if you notice their response.

A beautiful autumn day , a real place to relax watching nature at its best. The swans were so relaxed, not at all bothered as you walked past them. A real joy. ( if you want to loose yourself , try the swan maze )

After years spent living in Dorset and never getting to Abbotsbury, we finally got there, and it did not disappoint. Seeing so many swans and recently hatched cygnets was lovely. Very much recommend going to one of the daily feeding times, very informative and nice to give a hand feeding the birds. All in all lovely day out!

Absolutely outstanding. This is a must‑visit for anyone who loves swans. Abbotsbury Swannery is the world’s only managed nesting colony of mute swans, with about 600 (!) birds drawn to the ideal conditions of „The Fleet“ lagoon beside Chesil Beach. The team are welcoming, knowledgeable, and deeply committed to the swans’ welfare and habitat. I had the chance to work alongside them for 2 days — feeding the swans, assisting during ringing, and helping with routine chores (such as hand‑gathering washed‑up eelgrass for the cygnets’ feed) — and their professionalism and care were evident throughout. Having come all the way from Germany, the journey was completely worth it, and this unique place is easy to recommend to anyone visiting the area. A memorable, peaceful experience in a beautiful, historic setting. Tip: aim for the daily feeding sessions at 12:00 or 16:00 — you can help feed the swans, which is a special highlight.

Loved it. A small car park nearby was free due to construction. Completed pebble beach. Amazing for pebble collectors. And the sunset here is glorious

I've been coming here all my life, it's still one of the most beautiful places in the UK. The beach itself is beautiful, vast and naturally interesting, the views are stunning and at night time you can see millions of stars here. If you're going to the Abbotsbury part of the beach, good parking (paid parking) with toilet facilities and a little cafe. Feels very safe here both day and night.

Beautiful unique beach if you are prepared to walk on the millions of pebbles 😃 You need strong legs to get near the water from Abbotsbury car park, not ideal for trolleys. Once you are by the water the sensation is indescribable 🤩🤩🤩 If you enjoy fishing 🎣 you will have plenty of competitors 😃 There is a carpark that you can pay on the machine by the the bar or by phone

Want a challenge? Walk this entire Chesil Beach from Fortuneswell (Quibbles cafe)to West Bay (The George Hotel). I did it 6 years ago but soon realized that I hadn't taken in just how tiring the pebbles can be for walking on. I ended that walk at Abbotsbury due to not having enough time. So I have done it again for its entire length this time. Forget running. Walking is more efficient. I believe that you can walk this beach all year, even during the bird season, 01/05 to 31/08 as long as you keep to the side of the sea. A lone walker may still be ok to walk as long as they do not disturb nature. But ask at the Chesil Beach visitor centre first. They will also inform you of any recent events, like landslides or rockfalls that may hamper your progress. I made a mistake of asking tourists who misguided me. Not to worry, it didn't put me off. I just got on with it and was soon back on track. Update: Did it for the last time today, Wednesday 24 September, entirely by beach, using tidal times for optimum beach width. No diversions. See proof of route photo. Some tips for those who fancy this walk. Check tide times. Check seasonal restrictions. Check firing range..MOD. Take a fully charged mobile phone. Take snacks and drinks. Don't rush it. Enjoy it. It's a mammoth task for most. Regular breaks. Start early, around 07:00 but before 09:00. Duration depending on the individual is anywhere between 6 hour 40 mins to 13 hours. But most likely, just 9 hours. There is the option to leave the route at the 10 miles ? Point, Abbotsbury car park. No shame if you do. That's the hardest bit to do for anyone. Start from Fortuneswell end of the beach. Begin there at high tide. By the time you get in range of West Bay the tide will be lower. Lower tide means wider beach. Wider beach means safe distance from cliff collapse. Wider beach near Bridport area means no detour to avoid river run off across the beach by Freshwater caravan site. Further on, still keep a safe distance from the cliffs. Due to low tide, some sections of the beach have exposed , hard sand that can be taken advantage of due to low the tide exposing it. See video of smooth, flat gritty sand.

Have a great time fishing for the first time in Chisel beach, we were lucky to catch some mackerels. Shore is mostly pebbles so make sure to have the right footwear. Nice view of the hill and Isle of Portland from this area as well. Camping is not allowed in this beach. Will surely comeback for more fishes.

Beautiful beach, has a swimming area to both sides, one under the cliffs and the other to the west, we were told to stay clear of cliffs as they fall. Bring rubber shoes as it's rocky and watch out for kids and adults throwing rocks to see if they have fossils on th. Of fossil hunting, bring a hammer. Has a nice little shop that sells fossils and mementos as well as a visitor center, which is free. Slippery rocks during low tide and a lot of small pools for little ones to explore.

Lovely place to go for a stroll along the coastline, especially on a sunny day... we'll worth a stop at the cafe for a bap and a sausage roll to replenish. Lots of folk fishing along the shore and big waves to test your running legs against. Well worth the trip to see Chesil beach!

A great place for exploring, lots of lovely winding paths and beautiful view points. Free parking, about 10 spaces or so, wasn't busy when we visited on a Saturday morning. No facilities. We completed a perfect little 30 min walk down to Chiswell beach where there is a cafe and toilets. A steep/stony walk including steps. a stop of at the cafe for refreshments, paddle in the sea which was so clear and still, relax on the pebbles was just lovely before heading back up the path.

Found this place be accident...was looking for a view point to see Chesil beach and ended up walking through here. Glad we did as it was great! Some good sculptures and also lovely views up here!

This is a hidden gem. Weird and fascinating, these sculptures are a definite find; from the coquettish torso, to the dog with the eyes of it's victims in its coat, the sea creatures, the stone ring.......all very thought provoking. The location of this quarry leads to some beautiful clifftop views and as you explore you may see ospreys and gulls circling overhead. The most incredible thing to me was that this stone world is all free! Absolutely worth a visit.

The car park is hidden at the end of a small industrial estate. When you first enter the park it seems like a bit of a disappointment. It is massively over grown and the first sculptures are a bit boring. But then it opens up and there is so much to explore. We spent over an hour walking round. Car park is free and there isn’t an expensive cafe or gift shop. A true free attraction.

I was a little disappointed. There are loads of sculptures. However, the whole site feels neglected. Lots of sculptures hidden in the undergrowth. There is a map in the entrance by the carpark. Once past this, there are a few random arrows on posts, but nothing to give you a real idea of where to go or to guide you. The views, however, are stunning down to the Chesil, and the drops are sheer and long. The main path is clear but not flat. Once off this it can be quite a challenge. Certainly not for the faint-hearted or anyone not sure footed. I feel we missed areas, and maybe it is set up to be a rugged adventure rather than an easy stroll.

It’s an interesting visit if you don’t mind climbing about there are some lovely sculptures and art works and the views are breathtaking

Bit overgrown and uncared for but sculptures are great. Had a nice wander around.

Isle of Portland provides a unique blend of natural beauty, historical significance, and cultural richness. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, history buff, or simply seeking a peaceful retreat, Portland has something to offer.

A charming and hilly place to spend a few days. Nice pubs, great coastline, lovely views and fresh air aplenty!

One of my favourite places. Plenty to see and do. Amazing walks, breathtaking views, lighthouse, sculptures, castle and many more.

Frogle rock oioi portland lovely little island with stunning Seaview and sun sets. Lovely place walk your dog. Very friendly people on the island. Come visit and see the water Olympics rings on top island.come see our lighthouse with amazing views. Come see our stonemasons on here which is incredible art work around the island. We have a market and booty sells on here. We have adventure walks that leads us to secret steps. Can you find them? Will you be up for it? Come for a horse ride along the cliffs to see the views of portland. If you come to Weymouth you must check out portland aswell for sure 👍 we are a tiny island but a very happy one.

The most lovable and weird place on the south coast of England. Amazing views, wonderful waves crashing on rocks, stunning cliffs, numerous and gorgeous pathways, almost no Instagrammers, friendly horses, seagulls and cats.

Lovely Island. We had amazing weather so it made it extra special to go to. If you want to eat in the cafe at lighthouse then book, but it is expensive overall so I advise take a picnic. If you plan to walk around then wear good trainers or other sold footwear. We had a drive around afterwards.

It was a fantastic day out and a beautiful part of Waymouth. A brilliant costal trail rocky in places with some climbing experience needed. Walking boots is a must with some awkward climbs. It is a fantastic trail with lots of amazing rock sculptures and unbelievable views of the cliffs and the coast line. Definitely some memories to be made and some sights to see. In the summer, this looks like something magical from lord of the rings.

Three of us and two dogs spent a wonderful couple of hours in the gardens. It was a beautiful day, sun was shining and the gardens were magnificent. The range of planting was lovely and the hydrangea's were in full glorious bloom, with so many shades of white, pink and blue. We made our way up to the viewing platform and enjoyed half an hour just sitting and taking in the views. I would definitely go again, I could have happily spent another couple of hours, it was so tranquil. My only regret is that we should’ve taken a picnic and enjoy the calm atmosphere for a while longer. Enjoyed an obligatory cake and coffee at the end of the session at the cafe.

We did not know what to expect, but these gardens are amazing. Beautiful planting, impressive and enormous mature trees all set to the backdrop of the waves hitting Chesil Beach. This was so relaxing and the autumn colours glorious. The Dorset Apple Cake with Cornish cream a perfect ending.

Nice place. Lots of mature tropical plants and unusual trees to surround yourself and get lost in or follow the guided pathway and soak up the serenity! Make sure you take the short steep climb up to the viewpoint over Chesil beach and see the coast - it's quite unique! Cafe is good with friendly staff and outdoor/indoor seating but outdoors you are enveloped in the lush greenery!

I had a lovely relaxing time in the garden and walked up to the viewpoint where there were brilliant views. It's steep but worth it. There was a lot to see even in mid September and if it had been drier I would have sat longer to enjoy it all.

We enjoyed are visit, the plants, trees and ferns are beautiful, the views stunning, some of the garden was roped off for a wedding, so didn’t see the rope bridge! We couldn’t enjoy are coffee in the sun, because of the wasps! However It’s worth a visit if you are in the area.

Really great place to visit, the gardens are beautiful and well laid out. There are plenty of other routes you can take to explore a bit more. Maps are well placed throughout and lots of benches to sit and rest. The cafe was well priced and the coffee was amazing! The staff were friendly and the place was clean. Ended up buying some plants on the way out and they were cheap and there were loads to choose from.

This has been a family favourite for many years. There are so many paths and plants to explore it's easy to get lost in time and wonder whatever the season. We arrived at lunchtime and ate sandwiches and cake in the cafe before exploring the gardens. The cafe was busy and well organised but seating was in limited supply and we had to be quick to grab a table as soon as someone left. The presence of a pheasant sandwich was a surprise so I had to try it and it was nicer than a BLT I usually have. Exploring the meandering paths is so peaceful and you never know what you'll find around the next corner, whether it's bright flowers, ornamental trees, bridges or statues. The walk up to the viewpoint on the cliff top is steep, but the views across chesil beach and the surrounding area are amazing and well worth the effort.

Lovely playground there were lots of different things for the kids to play on (we did also have a go on the swings as it wasn't busy). All with lovely views. Would definitely recommend if you have kids and are in the area

Not toddler friendly minus the two swings , bridge badly built with gaps even a grown human could fall though, unlevel ground with mole hills and rabbit holes , no soft grounding even near the climbing frames , no monkey bars , no water /splash areas . Football pitch not well maintained a little out the way Nice when you want peace but alot of improvements could be made

Lovely little adventure play ground. Well maintained and worth the drive from Weymouth. Very scenic and peaceful location. Well enjoyed by children aged between 3-6

Lovely park but a little tired looking now and it's a little walk away from the nearest place to park your car. Some of the equipment needs updating as doesn't really work anymore.

Great park, lovely location, nice wooden play equipment

Beautiful well maintained and clean playground for all ages.

Gorgeous place to take the kids, so quiet and safe.