Best Outdoor Activities in Weymouth Harbour

"The Oceanarium, located right opposite Bournemouth Pier on the Promenade, is one of the town’s best attractions for kids – and one of the UK’s best aquariums!. Much more impressive than a standard aquarium, it’s home to penguins, sharks, otters, crocodiles, jellyfish, piranhas, stingrays, turtles and much more. It’ll be a real underwater education for you!"

"Alum Chine is one of Bournemouth’s most beautiful stretches of Blue Flag beach and can be found westwards from Bournemouth heading to Canford Cliffs. It’s particularly popular with families with toddlers thanks to the amazing Treasure Island themed adventure playground and the land train to Bournemouth Pier. Like other beaches in Bournemouth, there are RNLI lifeguards, baby changing facilities and lost children centres too."

"A post shared by 𝓚𝓪𝓽𝓮’𝓼 ᴘʜᴏᴛᴏɢʀᴀᴘʜʏ (@tranquilitykate) on Jul 4, 2020 at 9:04am PDT. There’s no better way to spend a day in Bournemouth than with a visit to Alum Chine Beach. There are several Blue Flag-winning beaches in Bournemouth, but Alum Chine is one of the best."

"From Alum Chine Gardens as you move down, you come across a beautiful wide golden sand beach with a gradual slope into the sea. This beach is known as Alum Chine Beach. If you are with your kids, this Blue Flag award winning beach is the place to spend a nice afternoon."

"Address: Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 6PP, England, UK A notable grassy area enjoying an elevated position on a steep cliff top, the Bowleaze Cove is centered around an especially scenic stretch of shingled beach, where the River Jordan meets the waterfront. A popular spot for flying kites and walking dogs, many people choose to come here simply for the views and on-street parking spaces can be found nearby, together with a cafe. Open hours: daily - dawn to dusk Admission: free"

"The cove runs along the South West Coastal Path which you will pass if you tackle the walk from Weymouth to Durdle Door. It’s also home to the Fantasy Island fun park, one of the popular places to visit in Weymouth. There are plenty of family friendly rides and attractions."

"Preston Beach ends when you reach Bowleaze Cove, where the river Jordan cuts across the shingle and sand beach to run into the sea. There’s a small funfair up this end of the beach, as well as a café. You’ll also find the ice cream parlour where I once worked, age 15!"

"Weymouth Beach is an award winning beach with traditional old fashioned activities such as Punch and Judy shows, donkey rides and more. The beach is a popular family attraction in Weymouth for locals and holiday makers alike. Toilets, cafe, restaurant and arcades are also available at the beach making it a full day out."

"Overcombe beach is just to the east of Weymouth and is very popular for windsurfers, kite surfers and kayaks. Sitting next to Preston Beach, Overcombe has its own cafe with a car park attached. Dogs are welcomed onto Overcombe beach all year round."

"Three miles of golden sand lie right by Weymouth’s historic harbour and town centre. Offering traditional seaside attractions, such as puppet shows and trampolines, Weymouth Beach is perfect for families."

"With a seaview from every table, Branksome Beach is a seafood restaurant situated right on Branksome Chine beach. We offer a relaxed and friendly experience in a superb setting with stunning views across Poole Bay. With daily fresh fish dishes and the best in modern British cuisine our restaurant uses the finest locally sourced seasonal produce to create skillfully crafted into mouthwatering and inventive dishes."

"There’s Sandbank’s own lavish offering, or Branksome Chine Beach a little further down the way, or (our personal favourite) Alum Chine, a quiet beach complete with candy-coloured beach huts and tropical gardens. With the evening sun setting on the horizon, we think this is the perfect time for a beachside picnic; a truly traditional way to end your day out in Dorset!"

"About: Branksome Beach serves the finest, top quality food accompanied by magnificent panoramic views of Poole Bay. You can indulge in some of their locally sourced and freshly prepared dishes whilst you sit and watch the sunset on their spectacular rooftop terrace."

"Southbourne Beach can be a quieter option than Bournemouth’s main stretch, still offering Blue Flag status and golden sands. With everything you’d need for a family day out – food and drink, toilets, lifeguards and of course, plenty of ice cream – there’s miles of beach to play with and handy parking nearby. A zig-zag path leads up and down the cliffs, but there’s a clifftop lift if you don’t fancy the trek!"

"Accessible by cliff lift or a walk through the nature trail, Southbourne Beach is a twenty minute walk from Boscombe beach along the promenade. Head to Fisherman’s walk nature trail and wander through the wooded land featuring some of the coast’s resident wildlife and flora. If you don’t fancy the walk, Southbourne operates a cliff lift that will take you directly down to the beach in seconds."

"Address: Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7SX, England, UK A short walk from Weymouth's Esplanade, Lodmoor Country Park covers a vast area and spreads for more than 300 acres / 120 hectares. The park in brimming with things to do and offers a host of recreational activities and leisure facilities, including nature trails, picnic tables, areas suitable for barbecues, a play area, a cafe and also a pub serving hot food. Due to its size and location, the Lodmoor Country Park often hosts many of the area's largest events, including car rallies and even circuses."

"Lodmoor Country Park is home to a play park, green gym equipment for both adults and children, and the RSPB nature reserve which offers a 2.5km walk on flat ground as you discover the sea marsh birds that visit the reserve. There is a large car park with access to the Sealife Centre and Pirate crazy golf and Sandworld. Related Post – Country Parks to visit in Dorset"

"Sandworld is an entertainment and display based centre in the city and is loved by travellers and locals alike. The place is known for its real looking sand sculptures and intricate artwork on sand. Be a part of the whole experience and be amazed at the craftsmanship and the whole theme of the place."

"Sandworld is Weymouth’s first sand sculpture festival and one of the few in the UK. As well as the amazing sand sculptures, you are able to have a go yourself with the tools provided. Admission prices are currently £7.75 for adults, £5.75 for children (a discount given for advance ticket purchases)."