2011 Headline Events
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Beach Live
Live music on Weymouth seafront
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Saturday 2nd - Sunday 10th July |
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Henri-Lloyd Weymouth Regatta Dinghies
Open sailing regatta for dinghies in local waters
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Dinghies 2nd & 3rd July |
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Henri-Lloyd Weymouth Regatta Keelboats
Open sailing regatta for keelboats in local waters
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Keelboats 7/8/9/10th July |
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Moving Tides Carnival
Spectacular carnival procession with a difference, performed by local children.
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Saturday 9th |
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Dorset Seafood Festival
A 2 day festival to celebrate Dorset's diverse seafood industry
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Saturday 9th - Sunday 10th July |
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Weymouth International Maritime Modelling Festival
This maritime modelling festival is designed to entertain and promote this fascinating hobby.
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Saturday 9th - Sunday 10th July |
Photographic Competition
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Chesil Bank and the Fleet Nature Reserve Photographic Competition
Theme: ‘Spirit of the Sea’
Categories: Open, Junior and Underwater
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Closing date is Tuesday 12th July 2011 |
Other Events for 2011
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Sea Angling Taster Sessions
Taster sessions, species hunting, casting tips and Smoothound fishing.
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1st- 2nd July 4th, 5th, 7th July |
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The Anonymous Travelling Market
Quirky and colourful Dorset based market. Live music and fun.
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Saturday 2nd July |
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Gravity’s Angel Dance Company
Gravity's Angel Dance Company and The Wey Valley School present "Ebb and Flow," a dance performance.
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Saturday 2nd July |
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YMCA Gymnastics Display Team
The Scorpios will perform a 10 minute gymnastics display as pirates
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Saturday 2nd July |
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Sea, Song & Dance
Song, dance and music with participants of all ages.
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Saturday 2nd July |
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Kayak & Stand Up Paddleboard Taster Sessions
Your chance to try out ‘Sea Kayaking’ and ‘Stand Up Paddleboarding’
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2nd - 3rd and 9th & 10th of July |
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Give Windsurfing a Go!
Windsurfing taster sessions at a recognised RYA Training Centre
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2nd - 10th July |
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Jurassic Kayak Tours
Quality Kayak tours along Dorset's World Heritage coastline
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Sat 2nd - Sun 10th July |
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Tudor Picnic III - This time it’s 1645 and the Civil War
TUDOR PICNIC III - Free family day at Sandsfoot Castle Gardens with period entertainment.
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Sunday 3rd July |
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The Story of the Lerret
Exhibition of Portland’s traditional fishing boat including two seaworthy lerrets.
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Mon 4th - Sat 9th July |
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Weymouth Schools Beach Festival
Inspiring beach based activity day for local school children (not open to public)
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Monday 4th July |
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Dorset Special Schools Beach Festival
Beach sports and cultural event for Dorset Special Schools
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Tuesday 5th July |
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Weymouth RFC Beach Tag Rugby
Beach tag rugby for all ages, just turn up and play!
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Wednesday 6th July |
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Discover the Wild Side of Weymouth & Portland
Three walks through Weymouth and Portland discovering what a special place it is for its diversity of landscape, history and wildlife.
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6th, 7th and 8th July |
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The Boat Project Donation Day
The Boat Project is looking for donations of your special piece of wood for their extraordinary project.
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Friday 8th July |
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Art in the Park
Paintings by members of the Royal Manor Workshop Art Group Exhibition
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Saturday 9th July
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Big Grove Summer Festival
Live Music Festival and Family Entertainments
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Saturday 9th July |
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London 2012 Olympic Route Drop In Session
Find out more about Olympic Route Network
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Sat 9th & Sun 10th July |
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ARTWEY Inside and Out
Get to know Artwey's Artists and work inside and out.
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Sat 9th & Sun 10th July |
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Smugglers, Pirates and Heritage
Smugglers and pirates, history displays and events, Victorian Magic Lantern Shows.
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Sat 9th & Sun 10th July |
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Revive the Lerret
A community event celebrating the 'Story of the Lerret'
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Sunday 10th July |
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Thomas Hardy: Chesil and Portland Walk
An all-day ramble across some of the most dramatic coastal scenery featuring in Hardy's novels and poetry. |
Sunday 10th July |