Attractions

Although the harbour has always been an attractive part of the town it wasn't until the late 1980s, when Devenish Brewery buildings were converted to a specialist shopping village and tourist attraction, that the harbour became so popular with holidaymakers.

Brewers Quay is home to around 20 specialist shops, selling everything from food to unusual gifts from the four corners of the world. Tourist attractions include the Timewalk, which takes visitors back in time on a magical journey through 600 years of Weymouth's famous maritime past; Discovery is an interactive science centre; and Crafty Arty's Castle is a magical castle where children can let their imagination run riot as they create artistic masterpieces. Also home to Weymouth Museum, Brewers Quay has a car park and restaurant and is open daily.

The Victorian Nothe Fort was built for coastal defence but for many years it was abandoned to the elements and to vandals who burnt much of the woodwork and sold the ironwork for scrap. In 1979 Weymouth Civic Society was granted a licence to restore the fort and to open it to the public. Since then volunteers have worked tirelessly to restore the fort to the one we see today, and it's become one of Weymouth's most popular attractions.

In Trinity Street there's a 17th century merchant's house which is also cared for by Weymouth Civic Society. Open from June until September the house is authentically furnished.

The Deep Sea Adventure and Sharky's is situated in a converted warehouse that covers four floors. On the ground floor Sharky's is an all-weather play centre for children whilst the upper floors tell the story of shipwrecks and diving through the ages. With an exciting laser shoot out and a craft workshop for children there is something for all the family under one roof.