Weymouth Bay

Weymouth is one of Dorset's most popular beaches. The crescent-shaped sandy shore is backed by a sea wall and esplanade, and the facilities and shops of Weymouth town are just a short walk away. The town itself sits on a narrow peninsula between the sea and the harbour. The bay is generally safe for swimming, and lifeguards patrol from early May until late September. Dog restrictions apply from 1st May until 30th September on the main beach, but dogs are allowed at the southern end near the harbour and also to the north. Facilities and attractions include deckchair hire, donkey rides, pedalo hire, showers and toilets ♿. The town has an excellent range of shops, stores, bars and cafes and frequently hosts major events. There are some P&D car parks in the town, but congestion and long traffic jams are inevitable during peak times. As a former resident, I would definitely advise against driving into town on hot days. Instead, take the train from Upwey station. It's one stop back up the line, journeys take 5 minutes and Weymouth station is only 200 yards from the beach. There's parking outside Upwey station, and a large parking area at the top of Bridlebank Way (2 metre height restriction) - just 100 yards away. Both are free and the latter will almost certainly have plenty of space. Trains usually depart a few minutes before the hour.