The Area...   Located on the south coast of England some 30 miles from Bournemouth, Weymouth became established as England's first health and pleasure resort through the patronage of King George 111 who started the tradition of sea bathing. The town's fine Georgian seafront forms a backdrop to the three miles of superb beaches that sweep around Weymouth Bay. With its new shopping centre, restored old harbour and clean, safe beaches, there is something for everyone in Weymouth. 185 million years of earth history in just 95 miles…welcome to the Jurassic Coast! The unique stretch of coastline between Dorset and East Devon is England's first natural World Heritage Site and ranks alongside other world famous sites such as the Grand Canyon and the Great Barrier Reef. Set at the heart of the Jurassic Coast, Weymouth has an unparalleled range of features which cannot fail to impress. Immediately south of Weymouth, and joined to the mainland by a causeway, the Isle of Portland has a uniquely rugged landscape and a wealth of natural assets. One of its most impressive features is the Chesil Beach; one of the finest pebble banks in the world, 17 miles long and over 40 feet high in some places, it is one of the South Coast's most visited locations. Due north of Weymouth is Dorchester, still very much the "Casterbridge" of Thomas Hardy's novels. Roman relics, Princes Charles' Poundbury and Maiden Castle, the largest hill fort in Britain…three more reasons why visitors visit this vibrant County town. The UK's top resort for water sports, Weymouth Bay and Portland Harbour provide ideal conditions for all watersports enthusiasts. The resort is a regular host of international water-borne events, with Team GB often to be seen training in these waters.   ... Introduction ... The Organisation ... The Packages ... The Area ... Contact Us ... Home ...      © Heart & Soul Holidays 2005