Weymouth

Weymouth is a town in Dorset, England, situated on a sheltered bay – Weymouth Bay – at the mouth of the River Wey on the English Channel coast. The town is eight miles south of Dorchester, and just north of the Isle of Portland. The district of Weymouth and Portland has a population of 63,648¹. The town is one of the most popular British seaside resorts, and a cross-channel ferry terminal.

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Town - Dorset - England - Weymouth Bay - River Wey - English Channel - Dorchester - Isle of Portland - Weymouth and Portland - ¹ - British - Seaside resort - Ferry

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The borough of Weymouth and Portland has a reputation of being one of the sunniest places in Britain, and often is - rivalling other south coast resorts such as Eastbourne for the title.

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Borough - Weymouth and Portland - Britain - Coast - Resort - Eastbourne

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The town centre is right next to Radipole Lake and Weymouth Beach, which appeals to the many thousands of tourists that flock here.

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Radipole Lake - Weymouth Beach

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