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Holidays in Weymouth
There's a reason Weymouth fills up first every summer. Here's how to find the right place to stay — and what to do once you've dropped the bags. A grand Georgian bay with safe, shallow sands. Set in Dorset, it makes a brilliant base whether you're here for a week or a quick escape.
Holiday ideas in Weymouth
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Beach water quality
Official Environment Agency classifications for designated bathing waters near Weymouth.
- 🌊 Weymouth Central: Good
- 🌊 Weymouth Lodmoor: Excellent
- 🌊 Portland Harbour Castle Cove: Excellent
- 🌊 Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle: Excellent
- 🌊 Bowleaze Cove: Good
- 🌊 Ringstead Bay: Excellent
Pebble Bank
✓ Situated in front of Chesil Beach
🏖️ 1.02 miles from Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle (Excellent water quality)
Weymouth
Higher Moor Farm Campsite
✓ Boutique camping pods and lodges near the Jurassic Coast
🏖️ 2.36 miles from Weymouth Lodmoor (Excellent water quality)
Weymouth
Weymouth Bay Holiday Park
🏖️ 0.7 miles from Bowleaze Cove (Good water quality)
Preston, South West England
Sleeps 8
£145 per break
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Harbourhill
🏖️ 2.12 miles from Weymouth Central (Good water quality)
Weymouth, South West England
Sleeps 6
£631 per break
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St Anne's Cottages - Magnolia
🏖️ 2.13 miles from Weymouth Central (Good water quality)
Weymouth, South West England
Sleeps 6
£747 per break
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St Anne's Cottages - Sunset Cottage
🏖️ 2.13 miles from Weymouth Central (Good water quality)
Weymouth, South West England
Sleeps 4
£677 per break
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Bay View 34
🏖️ 1.44 miles from Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle (Excellent water quality)
Weymouth, South West England
Sleeps 6
£547 per break
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Sparrows Nest
🏖️ 0.65 miles from Bowleaze Cove (Good water quality)
Weymouth, South West England
Sleeps 5
£343 per break
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Painters Cottage
🏖️ 1.48 miles from Bowleaze Cove (Good water quality)
Weymouth, South West England
Sleeps 4
£637 per break
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Where to stay in Weymouth
The right base depends on your crew: couples tend to love a cottage with a view, families get the most from a holiday park's pools and kids' clubs, and campers and caravanners are spoilt for choice. We list them side by side here, with live links through to each operator to book.
When to go
Book early for August — the best-located stays go months in advance. Shoulder season (May–June and September–October) is when regulars travel: quieter beaches and attractions, softer prices, same scenery.
Frequently asked questions
When is the cheapest time to visit Weymouth?
Outside school holidays — typically late September to early May. Many stays cost 30–50% less than in August, and attractions are quieter too.
Is Weymouth good for families?
Yes — filter the listings above by family-friendly facilities like pools, kids' clubs and playgrounds, and check the things-to-do guide for rainy-day options before you book.
How do I book a stay in Weymouth?
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Skiddle
Fri 13 Nov · 12:00
Poole Audio Tour: Bridges, Beacons, and Baden-Powell
Poole Methodist Church, Poole · 21.9 mi
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Fri 13 Nov · 12:00
Weymouth Audio Tour: A Pier-to-Garden Odyssey
Christ Church, Weymouth, Weymouth · 0.1 mi
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Fri 13 Nov · 12:00
Dorchester Audio Tour: Roman Legacy
The Keep, Dorchester, Dorchester · 7.0 mi
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Sat 14 Nov · 14:30
The Sound of Musicals - Poole
St Aldhelm's Church, Poole · 24.8 mi
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Sat 5 Dec · 18:45
Christmas Party Bookings - Buzz Bingo Poole
Buzz Bingo Poole, Poole · 23.9 mi
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Sat 12 Dec · 18:45
Christmas Party Bookings - Buzz Bingo Poole
Buzz Bingo Poole, Poole · 23.9 mi
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Wed 16 Dec · 19:00
Comedy Night with Mike Gunn
Rockwater, Poole · 24.8 mi
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Wed 16 Dec · 19:00
Christmas Concerts
Lighthouse, Poole's Centre For The Arts, UK, Poole · 22.2 mi
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