WeymouthWeymouth is a vibrant seaside town, perhaps best known for it's large clean beaches, boats, arcades and fish and chip shops!

Weymouth

If you’re looking for an exciting day out to whilst staying at Ulwell Holiday Park in Swanage – why not consider going on a day trip to Weymouth? Located on the stunning Jurassic Coastline, Weymouth offers a wide selection of attractions, shops, eateries, and activities that are certain to make your day out one to remember!

 

Things to Do in Weymouth

Weymouth offers a variety of activities to suit every taste! For families with young children, Weymouth boasts an enchanting selection of seaside attractions, such as Punch and Judy shows, arcades and even a SeaLife Centre! Thrill seekers, and families with older children, can enjoy a go at a few exhilarating water sports such as windsurfing, paddle boarding, and kayaking from Weymouth Beach (and from the nearby island of Portland) Whether you’re on holiday in Dorset with young children, family or your partner, we guarantee that you’ll find something that everyone will enjoy in Weymouth.

 

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Weymouth Beach

One of the most popular things to do in Weymouth is to spend a day lounging on Weymouth beach! Weymouth Beach is famous for its wide open stretches of sand and clear waters – not to mention that the beach affords holidaymakers with easy access to and from the town centre! From the beach, you can both buy and hire a variety of beach equipment including beach loungers, deck chairs, canoes, buckets and spades and so much more!

 

Weymouth Harbour

If you don’t feel like lounging on the beach and would prefer a little more action on your day trip to Weymouth, we highly recommend making your way down to Weymouth Harbour, where colourful fishing boats mingle with luxury yachts! From here, you can embark on a wide variety of scenic boat and fishing tours that offer a unique perspective of the Dorset coastline!

If you’re interested in exploring more boat trips, check out our recommendations for the top five boat trip embarking from Swanage!

 

Shops in Weymouth

Weymouth’s lively town centre is home to a delightful array of shops, from quirky independent boutiques selling locally made gems to well-known brands! Such shops include Bibi’s Boutique which is a delightful independent shop selling a wide variety of homegoods and trinkets, there are also many larger chain shops in Weymouth like TK Maxx and The Range!

If you’re looking to enjoy a day shopping trip in Weymouth, we recommend that you start your day by wandering down St. Mary Street and St. Thomas Street for fashion, gifts, and souvenirs, and then cross over the bridge to walk through the vibrant lanes of Brewers Quay for unique finds and local crafts!

cruise ships in Weymouth

 

Restaurants & Cafes

Weymouth has a wide range of eateries, restaurants and cafes to satisfy your hunger! One of the most popular options for those visiting Weymouth is to indulge in some freshly caught seafood at one of the waterfront restaurants! One of these scenic seafood restaurants is The Rockfish, from here you can enjoy panoramic views of the harbour while savouring a delicious fish and chips meal or sampling some of the local Dorset delicacies!

If you’re looking for a quick pick-me-up, we highly recommend that you pop into one of the charming cafes dotted around the town! From artisanal coffee shops such as Finca, to traditional tearooms such as The Cactus Tea Rooms – there’s no shortage of places to relax and refuel before continuing your adventure in Dorset!

Family-Friendly Holiday Park in Swanage

Our holiday park is conveniently located on the outskirts of Swanage, which in turn allows our guests to easily access to the main roads and local attractions – including Weymouth! Ulwell Holiday Park has a wide selection of accommodation options to choose from, including luxury holiday homes, caravan and motorhome pitches, camping pitches and even a rustic glamping pod! To secure your camping holiday in Swanage, you can book your accommodation at Ulwell Holiday Park online or by calling our friendly reception team at 01929 422823.

What our guests say

  • A lovely quiet site

    Andy Blackwell

    A lovely quiet site, nice warm amenities with good sized shower cubicles, shop not open yet as it’s too early but the local pub is ideal. Staff were very friendly and helpful. If you’re reasonably fit you can walk into Swanage but the bus service is great so why would you want to. Overall a very nice break, we will be back.

  • Super swimming pool

    Joseph Molford

    Fantastic site, we have had a brilliant holiday. Super swimming pool and changing facilities. Site really handy to get to Swanage and Studland. Will definitely return. Thanks to all the staff for a lovely holiday.

  • Excellent quality caravan site

    Peter Skrobacz

    Excellent quality caravan site, top quality, small and friendly, location fantastic. Been visiting Ulwell for over 25 years now and every year is special.

  • An amazing week at Ulwell

    Jenny H

    We have just returned back from our weeks stay at Ulwell Holiday Park with our 2 small children and dog. It was an absolute brilliant week! The site has everything you need, and more! A lovely comfy pub on site for drinks and a bowl of chips, a small shop, swimming pool, large play are with park, and the bus stops right outside.. what more could you want

  • Easter break

    Mit

    We have just returned after a brilliant Easter break. Couldn’t fault anything at all and we didn’t want to leave. We didn’t visit the pub but the shop is stocked with local produce and essentials. The facilities are great and the location convenient. Our van was spotless and had everything we needed. We will definitely be back

All reviews

4.5

We are currently at an amazing 4.5 score at TripAdvisor, based upon 200+ reviews from verified guests.

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Proudly associated

Over the years the family has developed the park to award-winning standards and in a style which compliments its surroundings.

  • Camping and caravanning
  • British Holiday & Home Parks assocation
  • Poole Tourism
  • Visit Britain
  • ulwell holiday park 5 star rating
  • premier parks 2025

Finding us

BY ROAD

From Bournemouth via the Sandbanks chain ferry and following the B3351 into Swanage.

From Wareham using the A351 into Swanage, turn left along the seafront towards Studland.

BY BUS

The park is situated on the main bus route from Bournemouth to Swanage.

GPS

1 ° 58’ 16” West, 50° 37’ 34” North

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