Weymouth & Dorset in September
Summer Has All But Gone 
June and July we had some beautiful bar-b-que weather but what happened to August? And now here we are in September already and the Summer Season is almost over.
Of course it would be nice to have blazing Sunshine from May to October but as always you can not predict what the Great British Weather is actually going to do especially during the Summer months.
That is why we love Weymouth and it is such a great place to go on holiday f or all the family. You can always find things to do throughout the year and even if it rains there are activities and fun for the kids to enjoy.
And if you are staying at a holiday camp where entertainment, kids clubs and activities are available as well as indoor heated swimming pools then you probably won’t even notice the weather too much.
You can still enjoy Weymouth throughout September although you will find some of the events have scaled back, but you will still be able to enjoy many different events and here are a few:-
Gala Weekend
Friday 10th to Sunday 12th September 2010 – 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Bournemouth & Poole Preservation Club are joining together with Swanage Steam Railway to hold a gala weekend event at Haycrafts lane, just off the Valley Road, A351, Harmans Cross, Swanage.
There will be Steam Engines, Vintage and classic cars and motor cycles, tractors, the steam railway, stalls, displays, catering, bar and music including Stepping Out (on Friday evening) the Original Plonkers (Sat & Sun afternoon) and Black Sheep (Sat evening)
Admission Adults £3.50 - OAP’s £3.00
Children (5 to 15 years) FREE
Digital Photography Field Trip – RSPB Nature Reserve
Thursday 16 September from 10 am to Noon
This is your chance to greatly improve your skills at shooting wildlife with your digital camera. This field trip is designed to get the best photos with a combination of camera and lenses and you will be able to shoot beetles, berries, birds and blooms and anything else that you may come across on this field trip.
Booking is essential and you will need to contact Radipole Lake visitor centre on 01305 778313
Kingfisher Quest Weekend – RSPB Radipole Lake
Sat 18 September to Sun 19 September – 10 am – 3 pm
If you have always wanted to see Kingfishers then September is a wonderful 
time to do just that. There will be spotters located in different areas around the nature reserve who will point out any kingfishers on show. Not only that but every visitor will receive a fabulous kingfisher print to take home and keep – also free binocular hire is available – Contact Radipole Lake visitor centre on 01305 778313
2010 Weymouth – Dinosaurs Not Allowed
Sat 25 September – 11am to 4pm -
5 different sites around Weymouth harbour and shopping area
This is an event that showcases the Traditional Youth Dance from across the South West region. With 15 teams dancing in and around Weymouth performing traditional dances of England, including Cotswold, Border and North West Morris dance, Social dance, Rapper and Longsword.
This promises to be an exciting and energetic show and it is Free so come and watch and maybe you can even have a go yourself.
Weymouth in September
September is a really pleasant time of year to visit Weymouth. You may still be lucky enough to catch some warmer weather, but most of all you will be able to enjoy everything that Weymouth has to offer at a quieter slower pace than in the Summer season.
You can enjoy a walk along the many coastal paths or even try the Rodwell Walk which was shown on the TV earlier in the year.
And for the artists and photographers amongst you, I am sure you will find something of great interest to paint, from the boats in the harbour to the wildlife in the nature reserves to the promenade and seafront there is much to paint or photograph.
Retail Therapy
And if you love retail therapy then you will find the shops are far less busy than they were in the Summer as the tourists start to diminish and the Christmas Shoppers have not quite started yet.
Actually if you are an Early bird then Christmas Shopping on your holiday in Weymouth may be a great idea as the shops are very reasonable and the array of goods on offer is great.
If you are looking for gift ideas then the Harbour Lights shop in Brewers Quay offers a year round choice of gifts and presents so you may find just what you need there.
In fact if you are not tied to School Holidays then September is a wonderful time to take a holiday or short break in Weymouth and it is the perfect base to visit many other places of interest in the Dorset area including Durdle Door.
So until next time …. Pratley Caravans
Please note that any information given on this blog was correct at the time of writing.
Weymouth Carnival
Come Join the Carnival Atmosphere
Wednesday 18th August 2010 come and see Weymouth’s Annual Carnival in full swing. And as a result of public demand this year will see a welcome return of the motorised procession back by popular demand which will make the carnival even more fun and exciting.
There will also be a display from the world famous Red Arrows.
You can even take part yourself with fancy dress, bands, majorettes, morris dancers everyone is welcome. Parade entries are available at the http://www.weymouthcarnival.co.uk/ or why not advertise your company in a fun and unique way.
Watch the Grand Firework Display at 9.30pm over the bay and a prize draw is taking place at 10pm
In previous years there have been trade and charity stalls and also traditional fun and games on the beach. I don’t know all the plans for this event yet but I am certain there will be something there for you to enjoy.
Fantastic Fireworks
But don’t worry if you can’t get there for the carnival week if you are spending a holiday in Weymouth during August you will be able to enjoy the magnificent firework displays on Monday nights throughout August at 9.30pm across the bay.
There is always so much to see and do in Weymouth especially during the Summer months and the Annual Carnival is a wonderful event for locals and holiday makers alike.
If you can’t make the carnival this year then why not think about going next year and enjoy a holiday at the same time. Visit www.pratleycaravans.co.uk for availability on a Summer Holidays in Weymouth for 2011 and if you book before Christmas 2010 you can get your 2011 holiday at this years prices.
So until next time …. Pratley Caravans
Nothe Fort Weymouth
Nothe Fort & Gardens
Many people travel to Weymouth for their holidays and for day trips but the majority of people miss out on one of Weymouth’s little gems. High above the harbour you will find Nothe Fort and its gardens.
The Fort and its grounds are crammed packed with adventure for all the family to enjoy. And whilst you are walking around the fort keep an eye open for the ghosts as the Fort is supposed to be haunted.
With exhibitions, concerts, displays, and much more, the fort runs special events throughout the year so check Nothe fort website for up to date details of what’s on.
Nothe fort has brilliant views of Weymouth beach, the Harbour, and Portland Harbour and if you are in need of an escape from the many sun worshipers in Weymouth you can enjoy your own barbeque at the Nothe gardens. You can park your car and laze around on the large grassed park area or simply enjoy a walk around the coastal path with its spectacular views. Also ideal for picnics with the family and great for the kid’s to run around on the grass and play a game of ball or Frisbee.
This is also a great place to just sit and relax whilst looking out to Sea or watching the yachts which might be practicing for the 2012 sailing Olympics.
Admission charges to the fort are around £6 Adult and £1 Children. Opening times are from 10.30am to 5.30pm daily. The grassed and barbeque area is free of charge apart from your parking fee. And there are even refreshments and a lovely pub serving meals on hand. In my opinion well worth a visit.
Visit www.pratleycaravans.co.uk for availability on a Summer Holidays in Weymouth for 2011 and if you book before Christmas 2010 you can get your 2011 holiday at this years prices. (Subject to T&C’s)
So until next time …. Pratley Caravans
Author: Pratley Caravans
Spirit of the Sea Festival
Spirit of the Sea Festival Weymouth
As I write this it is the start of the Spirit of the Sea Festival from 3rd July to 16th July 2010, so if you are in the vicinity pop along and check out the great stuff going on in Weymouth. You will find many things going on, please see below…
Weymouth Beach Live
On from Saturday 3rd to the Sunday 11th July “Weymouth Beach Live” is a 9 day free Festival of live music and performance showcasing a wide range of talent and music.
Every day will concentrate on the local music scene with a different type of music and entertainment to suit a wide range of musical tastes ranging from Pop, Jazz, Rock, Folk, and Blues. At the pavilion end of Weymouth Beach there will be a Roadshow Stage Unit and there will be a full programme each day.
Bands for 2010 include: Speedway Snails, Mumjums, Lets Dance, Ed Hintz and the Community Choir, Stereoironics, Casino Drive to name but a few.
Members of the Public do not need to book and the event is FREE.
Bands will need to contact the beach office to see if there are any remaining slots available.
Beach Office Tel: 01305 838511 www.visitweymouth.co.uk
Weekdays 6.30 pm to 10 pm
Weekends 3.30 pm to 10 pm
Other Events Taking Place during these dates
Sea Food Festival – 2 day event celebrating Dorset’s seafood industry on 10 and 11 July 2010
International Maritime Modelling festival
Sea Kayak Demo Days
Weymouth Through Time
SailLaser TrySail
Battle of Weymouth 1645 Tour
Thomas Hardy and Weymouth Walk
Old Town Hall English Civil War Display
Purbeck Film Festival Nothe Fort Screening
Jurassic Coast Walk & Pub Lunch
Haunted Harbour Tour
Henri Lloyd Weymouth Regatta
Come down and see what else is going on in Weymouth and if you can not make it during this time don’t worry as Weymouth has many different events throughout the year.
Weymouth – Not Just a Seaside Resort
By Katrina Holmes
Dorset is one of England’s most pleasant and quaint seaside resorts that offers a long and spectacular history of human settlements along with its beautiful array of listed buildings where the upper class rich folk of days gone by lived. The architecture around the county is stunning and worth a visit just to see some of the many Georgian buildings, and if you venture further, to places like Weymouth you will find architecture at its best.
Weymouth itself is at the Southern part of the county of Dorset and too has a vast history behind it, including the involvement of the spreading of the bubonic plague in the year 1348 when Melcombe Regis was said to be the first place where it started off from, World War II activity and preparations which included United States Armed Forces boarding the landing ships for the famous invasion of Normandy back in 1944, and of course the Georgian architecture that can be seen around the small seaside town.
With a museum, two large shopping centres and an aquarium by the sea front Weymouth brings in many people from around the world and because there is so much to do and so much to see Weymouth has a booming tourism industry and has done so for many years now. Not only is it soaked up in history but the beaches and seas in the area are some of the best in the UK, making it ideal for family holidays and relaxing breaks to unwind and let your hair down.
Katrina is a freelance journalist and part time story writer who loves to review holiday resorts such as Littlesea Haven based in the United Kingdom.
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There are many events happening all Summer long so if you do get the chance to pop over to Weymouth this Summer then come and enjoy everything it has to offer even if you can only get here for a day trip, you will find plenty to enjoy.
So until next time …. Pratley Caravans
“Voyage upon life’s sea, To yourself be true, And, whatever your lot may be, Paddle your own canoe” Sarah Bolton quotes
Please note that any information given on this blog was correct at the time of writing.
Abbotsbury
Abbotsbury Swannery, Subtropical Gardens
& Childrens Farm
Cygnets Hatching Now
Anyone on holiday and wanting to enjoy the hatching of baby cygnets at the Abbotsbury Swannery near Weymouth now is the time. They are known to hatch any time from the middle of May to the end of June. The swannery is a great place for families to visit, and to be able to walk amongst the nesting colonies is a real treat. If you want to be present at feeding time I believe its daily at 12 noon and 4pm.
The Abbotsbury experience doesn’t stop at the swans there’s the 
subtropical gardens with formal and informal gardens, exotic gardens, and a nursery where you can purchase plants. If that’s not enough the children’s farm have lots to offer. Hands on activity with the animals such as goat feeding, goat racing etc. Also, the undercover play area is a big hit with everyone. To round things off enjoy some home cooking in the restaurant and browse the gift shop. The Children’s farm is 50% accessible to disabled persons.
You can either pay to go into each venue individually or you can purchase an Abbotsbury passport which allows you into all 3 attractions.
Author: Pratley Caravans
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