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Portland Tourist Information Centre 46 Easily accessible by road, public transport As host venue for the sailing events for i The Lighthouse, Portland Bill and cycle paths, Portland is an explorers the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic All Weather Family Fun Great Value Family Tickets Open Easter to September • Tel: 01305 861233 Island just waiting to be discovered. It’s sailing events, and home of Team GBR Bringing Motoring to Life Abbs Weymouth map ad entry 2013_Layout 1 08/03/2013 15:57 Page 1 Email: [email protected] rugged landscape, stunning coastline and Sailing, the waters around Portland provide Sparkford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 7LH 01963 440804 www.haynesmotormuseum.co.uk 47 Web: www.visitportland.co.uk fascinating history certainly sets it apart as a the perfect setting for a whole host of water unique place to visit. Although visible from based activities from paddle boarding to 39 Spectacular mass feeding 48 afar the most dramatic view of the island is diving. Why not have a go yourself; you of up to 600 Swans daily at 12noon & 4pm 35 as you approach it. never know you could be a natural. G Explore the Giant Swan Maze G Play on the children’s Drysuits, Semi-dry / Wetsuits Swinging Nests You’re spoilt for choice for places to eat and G Enjoy the Kennels licensed drink both inside and out. Fresh fish and and Neoprene accessories Café & quality Gift Shop www.visitweymouth.co.uk www.visitportland.co.uk www.visit-dorset.com locally sourced produce is in abundance on at their best. Open 10am daily until 3/11/13 local menus so make sure you allow for a is on the B3157 between Weymouth & Bridport, DT3 4JG long lazy lunch. www.othree.co.uk www.abbotsburyswannery.co.uk Info tel: 01305 871858 If you need this information in large print, Braille, in audio format, another language or would like to talk 40 Plan your next to a member of staff to discuss your needs, please adventure 49 contact us on: Saint-Malo Mont Saint Michel 01305 838000 Cherbourg Poole Dokument ten jest życzente udostępniany Rising dramatically to 500ft above sea level, 34 Weymouth także w innych wersjach jęzkowych, w dużym Portland is an ideal place to take in some Jersey

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Fonds européen de développement régional magnificent World Heritage , www.tourdemanche.com L’union Européenne investit dans votre avenir which has been placed along the Grand Canyon and the Great Barrier Reef as a site of international importance. When making your way either onto or off Weymouth & Portland One of the truly amazing view is from the the Island, make sure you stop off at the Adventure and Activities top of Portland looking down onto the area redeveloped visitor centre 33 A year of adventure, that hosted the sailing events for the 2012 and cafe. Chat to one of the volunteers and in Weymouth & Portland 2013 activity and events Olympic and Paralympic Sailing events and see what wildlife you can spot on the fleet A perfect location out over Chesil Beach, a remarkable pebble and discover how the great barrier of Chesil to enjoy your bank some 29km long, allow enough time to Beach was formed. favourite activity, 4, 5 & 6 May WEYMOUTH KITE linger it’s a lot to take in. Before you go take learn a new FESTIVAL - Weymouth Beach a picture of the 5 Olympic rings carved out 39 challenge or enter 31 May - 2 Jun WESSEX FOLK of Portland Stone. some of the many FESTIVAL - Weymouth Harbourside An extensive network of footpaths on the local sports events. www.wessexfolk.co.uk 36 Island make it easy to explore its unique 22 - 28 Jun WEYMOUTH & character or get back to nature Portland’s PORTLAND ARMED FORCES DAY Bird Observatory and Butterfly Conservation CELEBRATIONS areas. Throughout the Borough - Service and Parade on Sunday 23 June, 11am 13 & 14 Jul DORSET SEAFOOD FESTIVAL - Weymouth Harbourside Portland has a colourful and exciting past 2 - 4 Aug BEACH VOLLEYBALL FRONT COVER steeped in maritime history which is bought CLASSIC - Weymouth Beach to life at Portland Museum. A visit to Church Want to get your feet wet? Ope Cove will reveal the old 13C church 5, 12 & 26 Aug INTERNATIONAL Experience sailing, wind- FIREWORKS - and graveyard where smuggling and piracy surfing, paddleboarding legends live on. and kayaking with many 21 Aug WEYMOUTH CARNIVAL DAY & FIREWORKS - Esplanade/Beach www.visitportland.co.uk facilities, courses, equipment and advice to suit all abilities. A must is a visit to Tout Quarry, Britain’s 5 - 13 Sept DRAGON WORLD SAILING CHAMPIONSHIPS only quarry sculpture park. Some 50 Boardwalk Weymouth and Portland National unusual works of art carved directly into Sailing Academy the rock face. 20 Oct LIONS BEACH MOTOCROSS - Weymouth Beach All details correct at time of printing EMBRACE THE SPIRIT OF ADVENTURE in WEYMOUTH & PORTLAND For land lovers we have it all! Come and have fun in A breath taking location for all your outdoor sports and challenges Cycling road and off-road, adventure walking, paragliding Weymouth & Portland 2013 and rock climbing. Experience it all within the magnificent With over 200 events and festivals Dorset countryside and www.visitweymouth.co.uk stunning World Heritage Jurassic Coastline. or Tel: 01305 785747 38 All details correct at time of going to print. March 2013 Please check details before travelling 14 6 8

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9 Parklife 48 24 15 You can reach Bowleaze Cove Part of the Jurassic coastline, is by driving, cycling, by bus or by With golden sands and safe shallow waters, Just a few minutes away from the seafront is situated within two miles to the east of walking along the sea wall. Weymouth beach is a fun relaxing and safe the 17C traditional working harbour which place for the whole family to enjoy, so hire offers plenty to see and do all year round. Weymouth town centre. Fabulous views across Weymouth a deckchair or sun lounger, sit back and See the historic town bridge lift and watch bay to Portland, once here you relax. There’s plenty of entertainment for the sailing boats come and go or one of the S everyone, from traditional attractions such local fishing boats land its daily catch. An may choose to enjoy the bucket 2 as Punch and Judy and donkey rides to lively abundance of fresh seafood is on offer in 11 Parklife Preston and spade lifestyle on the beach events. For the more active, have a go at one of the many restaurants in and around or the attractions that include the beach volleyball on the new permanent the town. 13 23 Beachside Leisure Centre with court or hire a bike and explore area on the 10 its Bamboo Beach Bar, café, take- new and improved cycle paths. S 25 h t u away, shop and ice cream parlour Parklife 27 o m ne and where, each week, there is a ur leaze Covew 5 3 o Bo ow ay Monday Market and Car Boot Sale. Parklife A353 t B 20 S 16 19 Coast Path 28 Furzy Up on the top of Bowleaze don’t 32 Cliffs 31 S miss the Lookout Café, open Bathing Beach every day with superb home- 30 1/2 mile to 29 Bowleaze Cove cooked meals, cream teas and Bowleaze Public 21 S Cove Slipway snacks. The Spyglass Inn – “home 17 S 6 of the Great British carvery” – is 5 S S 14 The distinctive curve of Weymouth Bay, There’s a wide choice of attractions to visit family-orientated with its popular 8 26 outstanding Georgian architecture on the whatever the weather, including Country 18 22 children’s play garden. Esplanade and stunning World Heritage Park’s, major indoor attractions, cinema, 7 Bowleaze Jurassic Coast were just some of the images or have a go at 10 pin bowling. The town Bathing You’re sure to enjoy your visit to beamed around the world in 2012 as centre is minutes from the main beach, Beach Cove Bowleaze Cove – home also to The Weymouth successfully hosted the sailing where high street stores sit alongside quaint Riviera Hotel, Waterside Holiday events for the Olympic and Paralympic and specialist local shops. Park, Secondwind Watersports, Games. Make a visit yourself and see first S hand the many improvements to the town Café Oasis and the Fantasy Island and seafront. Fun Park. 4 Regular or first time visitors to Weymouth 12 will see a number of recent improvements 1 Sealife 21 to the town. Widened pavements on part Tower of the Esplanade have created an ever popular Mediterranean style cafe culture whilst the new styled boardwalk beach cafes 13 allow you enjoy a lazy lunch on the beach without getting sand in your shoes. New lighting gives the seafront a welcoming Parklife Gardens and Picnics ambiance for your evening stroll, the floodlit As night approaches Weymouth comes alive S Supermarket Cycle Parking tropical planting and colourful light columns 19 with a new-found atmosphere. Many of the brighten up the Esplanade, whilst the veils of bars and clubs have various themed nights 20 light subtly light up the bay. and host regular live music from some great local bands. Take a leisurely evening stroll along Weymouth’s seafront and harbour Parklife making time for a glass of wine. Condor Ferries returning to Weymouth www.visitweymouth.co.uk July 2013

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