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Weymouth and Portland, Dorset, the centre of the spectacular World Heritage Site is host to over 250 fabulous WEYMOUTH events, festivals and shows throughout the year. AND In 2017 this proud eventful destination on the dramatic South PORTLAND Dorset coast will give a warm welcome to over 1 million visitors, competitors and supporters from across Great Britain See what’s happening LET US ENTERTAIN YOU! and around the World. All year round! Welcome to Weymouth Pavilion! The premier venue for live theatre, music, arts and events. Our packed programme features everything from touring comedians, live music, MEGA YEAR OF opera, ballet, West End musicals, drama, world-class tribute GREAT EVENTS acts and showcasing the very best local talent. With the full programme, the Weymouth Pavilion is a must visit venue! Look through the events planner and there is It’s always panto time at the Pavilion with our unique something for everyone, summer PIRATES OF THE PAVILION returning for another World Class Sailing to swashbuckling adventure, don’t miss this years cracking Triathlon, Seafood Festival to Christmas pantomime SLEEPING BEAUTY is rounding off the Beach Volleyball, Live Music year. to Military Events, and Ice Weymouth Pavilion is open every day Skating to Pantomime. Event and The Ritz Café serves hot & cold WELCOME Venues are as diverse as the FOOD drinks, cakes and snacks. The Piano events from Theatre to Sailing FOR THOUGHT Bar and balcony are always open with Academy, Awarding winning fantastic views across the Harbour Spend a day by the sea and enjoy the sights, sounds and beach to Harbour and Fort to and – the best photo sunshine. Buzzing with activities and character, enriched by After enjoying an event why bustling a shopping centre not explore the town followed spot in town! a full calendar of events and a range of great things to do! and many parks and open by a drink and meal in one of Looking for the perfect venue for From historical attractions and nature reserves to water spaces. Weymouth’s many friendly pubs, that special event? All our function sports and cycling, indoor family activities to art galleries – cafés and restaurants. rooms are available to hire for there is so much to experience. And remember so many of the weddings, parties, corporate events and more Breathe in the fresh sea air with a gentle stroll along the events are free…just another reason - we have spaces to cater for every size of party, from 50 Georgian promenade and around the town’s 17th century to visit Weymouth and Portland. people to 1000! harbour. Continue the walk up to the Nothe Gardens and take in the views of the Portland and the World Class Sailing waters. Weymouth is not only a great location for a visit all year. it’s For the very latest event visitor and show perfect for a spot of shopping by the sea. Walking through news please visit: the town’s central streets you will spot your favourite www.VisitWeymouth.co.uk national stores. If you love quaint and character then you will enjoy meandering through Weymouth’s hidden streets, www.WeAreWeymouth.co.uk to explore and seek out a unique gifts from Weymouth’s many independent shops . www.WeymouthPavilion.com What’s IN AND 2017 On WEYMOUTH PORTLAND

Come and share the wonderful spirit, colour, 11 Transport of Yesteryear - Jubilee Clock. Static car display Bank Holiday Weekend Quayside Music Festival Rendezvous fun and excitement featuring over 250 10am to 4pm J and Harbourside by the Town Bridge, 12noon to 10pm daily events embracing the area’s rich diversity of www.rendezvousweymouth.co.uk K 17-23 WEYMOUTH AND organisations and stunning venues. 27 Dragon Boat Racing - Organised by the Rotary Club of PORTLAND ARMED FORCES Melcombe Regis R For the latest events, entertainment and news: DAY CELEBRATIONS www.visitweymouth.co.uk www.weareweymouth.co.uk 18 Service of Remembrance www.weymouthpavilion.com 11am followed by Parade along September Weymouth Seafront H 2 National Merchant Navy Flag Raising - Weymouth Seafront H Please check details before travelling. All information 19 Armed Forces Flag Raising correct at time of going to press. Civic Flag Pole, Weymouth, 10.30am B 6 Dumble Bimble Charity Fun A to Z = event locations on map Run - Portland www.rmpac.com 18 Moonlight Swing Band Concert Nothe Fort www.nothefort.org.uk F 8 to 10 K6 &Viper National Sailing Championships March 18 Race to the Bill Triathlon www.bustinskin.com D www.wpnsa.org.uk D 22 to 25 International Canoe Sailing Championships 12 - Starting Weymouth Half Marathon www.wpnsa.org.uk D 9 & 10 WATERFEST WEYMOUTH on the Esplanade www.justracinguk.com E Weymouth Harbourside 24 & 25 Weymouth Lions Music Festival www.weareweymouth.co.uk K 13 Commonwealth Flag Raising Weymouth Town Centre B Civic Flag Pole, Council Offices, Weymouth 16 Barts Bash www.wpnsa.org.uk D 24 ASA SW Open Water Swimming Championships N C 19 Weymouth Bay Run 10k Charity Fun Run Weymouth Bay - Preston Beach/Greenhill [email protected] Starting from the Hotel Riviera, www.mccpromotions.com 17 IRONMAN 70.3 WEYMOUTH - Start and finish in Weymouth www.ironman.co.uk 23 to 26 Jurassic Coast Sailing Championships July www.wpnsa.org.uk D 23 Diverse Abilities - Glow Run - Lodmoor Events Area I 1 Totally Wipe Out - Lodmoor Events Area, 1.30 to 4pm I October April www.diverseabilities.org.uk 1 & 2 OMRA Model Powerboat Racing O From 1st FEAST Weymouth - Celebration 8 to 22 Easter Fun Fairground E Pleasure Pier, Weymouth of independent eateries with exclusive offers Pavilion Forecourt - open daily www.weareweymouth.co.uk 1 & 2 Steam & Vintage Show 8 to 23 Easter Town Centre Family www.theportlandsteamshow.co.uk 14-20 Speed Week www.wpnsa.org.uk D www.weareweymouth.co.uk Trail 2 Walk 4 the Wards - Starting on the Esplanade, 5k walk 15 Weymouth 10 - Weymouth Seafront www.dchft.nhs.uk/charity A Starting at 9am A 9 World of Peter Pan - Nothe Fort www.nothefort.org.uk F 2 Portland 10 mile road race 21-29 Halloween Half-Term www.rmpac.com Fairground - Pavilion Forecourt E 9 Osprey Sprint Triathlon G Starting at Osprey Leisure Centre, Portland www.bustinskin.com 5, 12, 19 & 26 Bustinskin Aquathon 21-29 FREAKY STREETS with SPOOKY SATURDAY Series - Bowleaze Coveway 7pm - 8.30pm 16 Tea on the Quay www.rendezvousweymouth.co.uk K Weymouth Town Centre www.weareweymouth.co.uk www.bustinskin.com C 23 Yeovil Car Club Display - Pavilion Forecourt E 8 Macmillan Mighty Hike Jurassic 22 LIONS MOTOCROSS - Coast - Lodmoor Country Park I Sunday racing starts at 12 noon 25 Anzac Day Service - Weymouth Seafront 11am H www.actionchallenge.com 29 April to 1 May 25 Halloween Family Day - Nothe Fort, Weymouth May Bank Holiday Fairground 8 & 9 Medieval Encampment Weymouth Pavilion Forecourt - open daily E www.nothefort.org.uk F Nothe Fort www.nothefort.org.uk F 30 Tea on the Quay www.rendezvousweymouth.co.uk K November 8 & 9 POMMERY DORSET SEAFOOD FESTIVAL May Weymouth Harbourside www.dorsetseafood.co.uk K 5 GUY FAWKES CELEBRATIONS Weymouth Seafront 6 & 7 Weldmar Colour Run and Bubble Rush 8 & 9 Weymouth Beach Rugby Festival J Lodmoor Events Area www.weld-hospice.org.uk/colour 12 - Weymouth Seafront H I Weymouth Beach www.weymouthandportlandrfc.rfu.club Remembrance Sunday and Portland Cenotaph S 13 & 14 Moth Open Water Sailing Championships 14 Porsches on the Prom - Weymouth Seafront 6pm-9pm J www.wpnsa.org.uk D 26 Sparkle in the Park - Lodmoor Country Park I 15 Ladies Midnight Walk - Weymouth College Start / finishing 14 Transport of Yesteryear Car Display - Jubilee Clock J location www.weld-hospice.org.uk/midnightwalk P December 20 & 21 The Big Dorset Outdoor Weekend 16 Dorset Tour - Starting on Lodmoor Events Area I www.weareweymouth.co.uk finishing on the Pavilion Forecourt E 2 WEYMOUTH’S BIG CHRISTMAS - With Real Ice Rink until 31st 21 Vintage Bike Runs and Static Display 16 Middle Distance Triathlon N Dec www.weareweymouth.co.uk 50th Anniversary Run - Weymouth Pavilion Forecourt E Organised by Bustinskin www.bustinskin.com 3 Wyke Square Christmas 21 The Hard Way Half-Portland www.rmpac.com 23 Tea on the Quay Music Festival Fayre - Wyke Regis T Rendezvous & Harbour by the Town Bridge 27 May to 4 Jun Whitsun Fairground - Weymouth Pavilion www.rendezvousweymouth.co.uk K Forecourt, open daily E 9-31 Christmas Pantomime ‘SLEEPING BEAUTY’ 27 & 28 Fayre in the Square 28 to 30 RAF CAREERS WEYMOUTH Weymouth Pavilion E Hope Square, Weymouth Harbourside L BEACH VOLLEYBALL CLASSIC www.weymouthbeachvolleyball.co.uk A 27 Egdon Easy 10k Run - Lodmoor Country Park 17 CHASE THE PUDDING www.egdonheathharriers.com I SANTA RUN - Weymouth Beach End of July/August Summer Pantomime Bank Holiday Weekend K ‘PIRATES OF THE PAVILION’ 25 Christmas Day Harbour Swim QUAYSIDE MUSIC FESTIVAL Rendezvous and www.weymouthpavilion.com E Weymouth Harbour, 11am Harbourside by the Town Bridge,12 noon to10pm daily www.rendezvousweymouth.co.uk August 31 New Years Eve Revelry www.weareweymouth.co.uk 28 Vintage and Classic Car Rally 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Bustinskin Aquathon Series C Jubilee Clock, Weymouth J Bowleaze Coveway 7pm - 8.30pm www.bustinskin.com Throughout the Year 29 US Memorial Day - Short Service, 5-11 Albacore International Sailing Championships Weymouth Seafront 11am M www.wpnsa.org.uk D Centre - events, activities www.ChesilBeach.org U 6 Party in the Park - Hosted by Air FM - Lodmoor I June Portland Tout Quarry www.Learningstone.org V 12 Easton Summer Fete - Portland Q W 3 & 4 WESSEX FOLK FESTIVAL Attractions & Events 13 Round the Rock 10k run - 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