Parks & Gardens
Weymouth has a large number of public open spaces including the glorious beach and a number of wonderful parks.
Bowleaze Cove
This popular cliff top grassed open space is a quiet and peaceful spot that offers spectacular views across the whole of Weymouth Bay and Portland. Bowleaze Cove attracts large numbers of visitors each year. Most come to simply sit and enjoy this panoramic vantage point but it’s also a great picnic, dog walking and kite… Read More
Greenhill Gardens
A sandy beach and clear blue sea waters are not all that Weymouth’s seafront has to boast about. The award winning Greenhill Gardens with its brightly coloured borders, winding paths and its floral clock are a true delight to discover. Situated at the edge of the town centre, sloping up from the beach and promenade,… Read More
Lodmoor Country Park
Lodmoor Country Park is just a 15 minute stroll from the Esplanade and through Greenhill Gardens. You’ll discover a host of independent attractions providing something of interest to entertain everyone. Access to most of the park is free and you can enjoy the numerous sport and recreation areas, wander around the footpaths and nature reserve… Read More
Nothe Gardens
Positioned at a stunning location on a promontory overlooking both Weymouth and Portland harbours, these informal gardens are one of the most beautiful the town has to offer. The vast array of choice trees, established shrub beds and winding paths that lead down to sheltered slopes and picnic areas are ideal for walkers, sun bathers… Read More
Peace Gardens
The Gardens Weymouth Peace Garden is a community garden created to promote a commitment to peace and understanding in the local area. The garden lies on the site of an old burial ground, once owned by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). In the 17th and 18th centuries the Quakers offered the burial ground not… Read More
Radipole Park and Gardens
Although renamed in October 1999 as a tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales, they are more commonly known as Radipole Park and Gardens. Discovering this tree lined retreat is a true delight for anyone, especially those with green fingers, as it offers year round interest with stunning summer bedding, shrubs, herbaceous perennials and bulbs. A… Read More
Sandsfoot Gardens
Sandsfoot Gardens form the grounds around the ruins of Sandsfoot Castle. Enjoying some of the most spectacular views across Portland Harbour, these small but beautiful gardens are made up of seasonal flowers, herb beds and herbaceous borders, which surround an ornamental pond in the centre of the grounds. The Castle dates back to 1539 and was… Read More
St John’s Gardens
A formal, pocket park situated at the end of the long terrace of houses that run along the start of the main Dorchester Road, known as St John’s Terrace, past St John’s Church and opposite Weymouth Community Hospital. St John’s Gardens contain several grassed areas, herbaceous borders and rose beds. Accessibility The garden is wheelchair… Read More
Wyke Gardens
Set back off the busy high street on Wyke Road, this small but popular garden is a great place to play, get fit or simply while away time escaping the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life. The gardens are made up of shrub beds and seasonal flowers to add a great splash of colour in… Read More