The white Georgian townhouses on Weymouth's seafront provide a marvellous backdrop to the town's impressive log arc of fine, golden and often busy sand. Ever popular since King George III frequented the town from 1789 to cure his bouts of insanity causing a monarch-spotting frenzy, Weymouth is a trusty seaside classic. Offering a lovely beach, esplanade, historic harbour, marina and a nature reserve that encircles the town centre, Weymouth combines the traditional and modern, making it a great place to visit by coach.
Apart from Weymouth Bay being fit for a King, the town is reportedly the place where the destructive Black Death first made contact with the English shoreline and is known for being the base of the British, American and Canadian ships that led the D-Day Invasion. The Town's Nothe Fort, a harbour defence-turned naval museum, pays homage to the latter with its collection of old fashioned military scenes and anti-aircraft weaponry from World War II.
Set on the stunning Dorset coast, Weymouth is the perfect coach holidays destination in England whether you're looking for relaxation or adventure. This traditional seaside resort is also great for bucket n' spade wielding families as the beaches here are pristine. The coastal waters alone are supposed to be some of the best in Europe which is why Weymouth was chosen as the venue for the 2012 Olympic sailing events. There are plenty of wrecks located just off the coast making this a prime area for divers from across the world. Families will be delighted to hear that Weymouth Bay is packed full of seaside entertainment from crazy golf to donkey rides and amusement arcades so there's no chance that children will become bored as there's far too much to see and do on coach breaks to Dorset. They can even walk in the footsteps of dinosaurs along Weymouth's Jurassic Coast and see who is the first to spot a fossil!
For the opportunity to experience the warmer Weymouth weather, unfold that deckchair upon the resorts lovely beach and take a dip in the clean sea where King George III used to bathe, you won't regret it!
Tours to Weymouth start from £199 per person and typically include; return coach travel, transportation whilst in the resort, accommodation in good standard hotels, meals and a variety of included or optional excursions so you can explore further should you wish to.
Tourist offices
To find out more about visiting Weymouth, check out their official tourism website
You are not restricted to staying within the resort of Weymouth as there are plenty of places and attractions to visit whilst taking coach holidays to Dorset. Just take a look at this:
Weymouth
Famous for its Georgian seafront, Weymouth is an impressive location to visit. With a picturesque 17th Century historic harbour situated adjacent to the beach and town centre, the harbour is always busy and bustling with nautical activity. The beach is also a fabulous place to visit, with spectacular views of the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline.
Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens
Established in 1765 by the Countess of Ilchester, the gardens are full of exotic and rare plants that encompass over 20 acres of land. They are a combination of informal and formal flowers, with a world famous reputation for its magnolia, rhododendron and hydrangea collections.
Lulworth Castle
Constructed in the early 17th Century, Lulworth Castle became the heart of a large estate. Used for its main purpose of hosting the King and court when he wanted to go hunting, the Castle was built in order to entertain. The original interior was gutted in 1929 following a disastrous fire, but has since been lovingly restored.
Nothe Fort
Situated at the entrance to the harbour, Nothe Fort is a great attraction for visitors to Weymouth to explore especially if you are fascinated with all things naval. With a maze of underground passageways and tunnels, the Fort was purchased by the council in 1961 and has since been transformed into a Museum of Coastal Defence. The museum is home to original World War II memorabilia, original guns, cannons and other wartime vehicles.
Tourist offices
To find out more about visiting Weymouth, check out their official tourism website at visitweymouth.co.uk