Weymouth Sea Life Park & Marine Sanctuary, Lodmoor Park, 1.1 Miles from the Wilton Guest House
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Lodmoor country Park is a 20 minute walk from the Wilton Guest house, take the Esplanade route to the beautiful Greenhill Gardens and cross the road to the Lodmoor Country Park. It contains the much renowned Weymouth Sea Life Centre, Rio Grande Railway, 9 hole pitch and putt, The RSPB nature reserve and picnic areas.
For discounted attractions including sea life centres, click the link below.
http://www.discountbritain.net
Brewers Quay, 1 Mile from the Wilton
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Brewers Quay is situated in the historic Hope Square with commanding views of the old harbour . Brewers Quay is now an amazing gift emporiam with over 20 specialised shops all set under one roof amongst the alleys and cobbled streets of the old brewery.
The specialist shops range from arts and crafts, a delicatessen with a great range of real ales, chocalates and home made fudge, antiques and collectibles through to a patchwork store, an old games shop and signed photo store.
Sharky's Play House and Deep sea adventure 3/4 Mile from the Wilton.
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Sharkys is an indoor play erea for children with ball pools, slides, soft play and hideouts for all ages. For the adults there is a cafe and small italian coffee shop. It's superbly positioned right on the harbourside.
Sharkys is a great place to visit in all weather, but particularly if you are looking for something to do on those cloudy, rainy days 01305 760-690
The Tolpuddle Martyrs,
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One Dawn in the bitter February of 1834 six Tolpuddle farm labourers were arrested and escorted to Dorchester.
Their Crime?
Atempting to escape from the grinding poverty and harsh employers.
The Charge?
Swearing an oath of unity, after being betrayed by a friend.
The punishment?
Seven years of hell as convicts transported to Australia.
The Outcome?
Free pardons and mass celebrations, the trial was a travesty of justice and the Martyrs dreadful experiences fanned the embers of trade unionism into flames that still burn today.
Nothe Forte (01305) 766626
Nothe Fort is built at the head of the Nothe Penisula which forms one side of Weymouth Harbour and overlooks Portland Harbour to the south. The peninsula is a clay rock outcrop, Nothe Forte is higher than most of Weymouth, presenting commanding views of the Dorset coast from St Aldhems Head to the town of Weymouth, The views from the Forte are breathtaking and its well worth packing a picnic and whiling away a few hours in the Forte grounds.
Between the Forte and the Town is Nothe Gardens, which was once part of the military establishment but is now a popular landscaped park. Other than some steps leading up to the grounds it is very family friendly
The Terracotta Warriors Museum, Dorchester -
The Dorset Teddy Bear Museum www.teddybearhouse.co.uk/
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The Dorset Teddy Bear Museum is situated in Dorchester's unmissable family museum, with Edward Bear and his family of people-sized bears in Teddy Bear House. There are early antiques right upto teddy bears from today's TV favourites, they are all waiting to greet you in this enchanting Teddy Bear Museum.
Swimming
The Swimming Pool and Gym Complex is just a ten minute walk from the Town Bridge and offers lots of fun for everyone. Whether you are learning to swim, relaxing in a yoga class, or joining in with the kid's fun sessions, there is plenty to keep everyone as active as they want to be
Lakeside Superbowl
St Nicholas St, Weymouth 01305 781444
Bingo
Gala Bingo, 18 Crescent St, Weymouth 01305 785180
Cineworld
New Bond st, Weymouth 01305 768798
Cineworld - Weymouth
New Bond St
Weymouth
0871 200 2000
Cineworld Weymouth is situated in the town centre, next to Woolworths.
There facilities include.
- State of the art projection
- Hearing Loop System
- Luxury Stadium Seating
- Smoke Free Enviroment
- Free Parking in Multi Storey carpark after 18:30
www.cineworld.co.uk
Lakeside Superbowl
St Nicholas St, Weymouth 01305 781444