In 1571, during the reign of Elizabeth I, the towns of Weymouth and Melcombe Regis, on either side of the River Wey, were united into a single borough. Follow this trail to discover some of the town’s fascinating history including the arrival of the Black Death, its importance as a Georgian resort and its involvement in the D-Day invasion.
Please note: The Weymouth Town Council assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or currency of information provided on the website or in any PDF downloads.
Weymouth Trails is a project operated by Weymouth Town Council in partnership with the RSPB and Dorset Wildlife Trust to encourage people to get out and walk around Weymouth.