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Weymouth Beach is very wide and gently sloping, with golden sand and shallow waters normally with small waves. In addition to bathing, the expansive beach is used for beach
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In 2011 new structures connecting the promenade and beach in the shape of Upturned Boats have been developed by local business, and have proved a great success
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The beach has the traditional attractions of an English seaside resort, including (during the summer season)
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Weymouth Beach as seen from the south on the town's carnival day.
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during times of illness. The king named Weymouth his 'first
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Weymouth beach in July 2011
50°36′41″N 2°27′09″W / 50.6113°N 2.4525°W / 50.6113; -2.4525
The Esplanade
sand
Weymouth Bay
Weymouth
Dorset
England
The Esplanade
beachgoing
King George III
sea bathing
resort
porphyria
motocross
volleyball
donkey rides
Punch and Judy
sand sculptures
trampolines
funfair
pedalo
Weymouth Pier
Pavilion Theatre
Weymouth Sea Life Tower
Greenhill
Furzy Cliff
Bowleaze Cove
The Times
View of Weymouth Beach.

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