Places To Visit near Weymouth
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Fancys Family Farm
Bring the kids to visit this small community farm, home to the only flock of rare breed Portland sheep on Portland. You can also say hello to wallabies, goats, alpacas, ducks, chickens, pigs and donkeys. Visitors are welcome between 10am - 6pm daily.
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Grove Prison Museum
A small interesting museum packed with the history of the HMYO1. Adminsion is free and donations are welcome. Check opening times before you visit as it's not open every day of the week.
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Jackson Gallery
Located on the Isle of Portland, this gallery holds regular exhibitions for local artists. There's a cafe too where you can sit and enjoy a tasty treat with a stunning sea view.
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Nothe Fort
This fort at the entrance to Weymouth harbour is a labyrinth of underground passageways opening out onto stunning views of the Jurassic Coast. Military enthusiasts will love the mammoth guns (if you're lucky you might catch a live demo), but there's plenty here to keep the rest of the family entertained too.
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Osmington White Horse
Not much of a mystery surrounds this one (it was sculpted in 1808 in honour of the King) but it's pretty impressive all the same. We're sure you could get creative with the camera to come up with some amusing family photos...?
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Portland Castle
Another of Henry VIII's constructions designed to repel invading French and Spanish armies, Portland Castle overlooks the harbour. The castle is an intriguing shape and outside is a stone amphitheatre, perfect for a quick sit down while you admire the view.
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Portland Museum
With many specialist themes including Sea & Shipwrecks and Local Archaeology, you will find plenty to interest you here. The Museum has undertaken a major makeover in the last two years and is well worth a return or first time visit.
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Sandsfoot Castle
Many of this castles original features have been corroded by the sea and weather over the years. The castle has been renovated more recenty and an internal walkway created for public access. It is hoped that this renovation will help conserve the castle for the future.
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South West Artwork CIC
Dedicated to providing and promoting contemporary art in the South West. SWA CIC makes use of historic venues and unusual spaces - a church, an old pumping station, a reclamation yard - to create eye-popping shows of contemporary art.
Places To Visit near Weymouth
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Fancys Family Farm
Bring the kids to visit this small community farm, home to the only flock of rare breed Portland sheep on Portland. You can also say hello to wallabies, goats, alpacas, ducks, chickens, pigs and donkeys. Visitors are welcome between 10am - 6pm daily.
Grove Prison Museum
A small interesting museum packed with the history of the HMYO1. Adminsion is free and donations are welcome. Check opening times before you visit as it's not open every day of the week.
Jackson Gallery
Located on the Isle of Portland, this gallery holds regular exhibitions for local artists. There's a cafe too where you can sit and enjoy a tasty treat with a stunning sea view.
Nothe Fort
This fort at the entrance to Weymouth harbour is a labyrinth of underground passageways opening out onto stunning views of the Jurassic Coast. Military enthusiasts will love the mammoth guns (if you're lucky you might catch a live demo), but there's plenty here to keep the rest of the family entertained too.
Osmington White Horse
Not much of a mystery surrounds this one (it was sculpted in 1808 in honour of the King) but it's pretty impressive all the same. We're sure you could get creative with the camera to come up with some amusing family photos...?
Portland Castle
Another of Henry VIII's constructions designed to repel invading French and Spanish armies, Portland Castle overlooks the harbour. The castle is an intriguing shape and outside is a stone amphitheatre, perfect for a quick sit down while you admire the view.
Portland Museum
With many specialist themes including Sea & Shipwrecks and Local Archaeology, you will find plenty to interest you here. The Museum has undertaken a major makeover in the last two years and is well worth a return or first time visit.
Sandsfoot Castle
Many of this castles original features have been corroded by the sea and weather over the years. The castle has been renovated more recenty and an internal walkway created for public access. It is hoped that this renovation will help conserve the castle for the future.
South West Artwork CIC
Dedicated to providing and promoting contemporary art in the South West. SWA CIC makes use of historic venues and unusual spaces - a church, an old pumping station, a reclamation yard - to create eye-popping shows of contemporary art.