Weymouth Local Interests

Just a couple of minutes walk from our front door

The Mayfair is in a superb location, with many of Weymouth’s attractions just a couple of minutes walk from our front door. We are positioned on Weymouth’s Georgian Esplanade, overlooking the main beach. Along The Esplanade are many popular restaurants and shops. Parking is available nearby, and tourist information centre is just a few minutes walk from the front door. There are numerous pubs in town - the closest are just two minutes walk away.

Beach
Restaurants
There are numerous pubs in the town, the closest are two minutes walk
Car Parking
Tourist Information Centre

Between 5 and 10 minutes walk

You haven’t got to walk far to see some of the great things that Weymouth has to offer. From energetic shopping to a relaxing drink down by the harbour where you can watch the world go by. It’s no real hardship not having a car, as there is so much to do right on your doorstep. Why not travel by train? The station is two minutes walk around the corner!

Weymouth Railway Station
Pavilion Theatre
Condor Ferry Terminal
Weymouth Harbour
Weymouth Marina
Weymouth Bridge
Multi Screen Cinema – there’s always loads to choose from!
10 Pin Bowling
Shopping
Restaurants

About 15 minutes walk

If you look out of the window from our resident’s lounge, you will have a beautiful view of Weymouth Bay, and The Jurassic Coastline, stretching around to Lulworth Cove and Swanage beyond. On the other side you can see the entrance to the harbour with the Pavilion theatre, and on the other side of the harbour, the Nothe Gardens and Fort. Brewers Quay is nearby too. In the Summer, there is a little ferry that can take foot passengers to the other side. It saves you walking around to the bridge, and great value at 50p!

Brewers Quay
The Nothe Fort

For local wildlife, why not visit?

This area of South Dorset has other visitors too. There is a really good RSPB shop at Radipole Lake, just next to the Swannery car park. A short walk along the Sea Front from here will take you to The Sea life Centre and Lodmoor. There is lots to see and do there with a skate park and go karts nearby as well.

Radipole Lake
Lodmoor Park
Sea Life Centre. This discount site allows you to book tickets in advance and save money!

A little further away, these are also very popular places to visit

If you would like to explore a bit further afield, then these are some of the popular places that previous guests have visited. There is public transport for most of them, and a ferry service that runs from Weymouth harbour to Lulworth Cove and Portland.

Bovington Tank Museum
Monkey World
Abbotsbury Swannery
Abbotsbury Sub Tropical Gardens
Chesil Beach
Portland
Swanage Steam Railway
Lyme Regis
Dorchester
Cerne Abbas Giant
Lulworth Cove
Durdle Door

A selection of Sports and Activities

If you are looking for a bit more action, then some of the following will help to use up that extra energy. There’s always something to do, and these are right on the doorstep!

Sailing Academy at Portland
Windsurfing in Portland Harbour
Fishing trips from Weymouth
Diving on Dorset Coast
Dry Ski Slope at Warmwell
Zorbing near Dorchester
Walking on South West Coastal Path

Why not explore our famous coastline by bus?

If you want to take a break from driving, and let someone else show you around the area, then this could be just right for you!

Jurassic Coast Bus

A £6 ticket will buy you unlimited travel for a day to the following destinations:

• Exeter
• Sidford
• Beer
• Seaton
• Lyme Regis
• Charmouth
• Bridport
• Abbotsbury
• Weymouth
• Wool
• Wareham
• Poole