Family Beaches in Dorset
Things to Do: Beaches
Weymouth Central Beach, Weymouth, Dorset
Award winning beach that provides a unique and all round visitor experience
The beach consists mainly of fine sand with shingle and pebbles at the north end, 40 metres to 150 metres in width on mean tides and approximately one mile in length. Mainly a Georgian seafront, with the beach adjacent to the town centre and harbour.
Quieter than the main town beach, Lodmoor is the perfect place for topping up your tan. It is a 15 minute walk from the centre of Weymouth and adjacent to the Lodmmor Nature reserve. The beach consists mainly of pebbles and bathing is considered to be safe.
This is an ideal beach for families and has plenty of soft sand for making sand castles. Canoes and deck chairs are also available for hire depending on how active you’re feeling.
This is an excellent family beach with gently sloping sands and safe sheltered swimming. Activities on the water include sailing, windsurfing and diving. Canoe and pedalo hire is also available.
The beach is quieter than some of the others in Poole and is popular with locals. The water is clean and safe and the beach is an ideal place to visit with or without children.
