Weymouth

A quintessentially English seaside town, Weymouth is blessed with a sandy beach, the awe-inspiring Chesil Beach (an 18-mile stretch of shingle beach) a marina and a harbour with a 17th-century fort.

There’s everything from seafood to sundaes, chips to churros and tapas to tasty takeaways. Shop in the supermarkets or visit the independent retailers in the town and harbour to buy fresh fish to eat at your new home. There are excellent local services and amenities, great schools and transport links.

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Living in Weymouth

Life by the sea 

As a UNESCO world heritage site, your new home is a natural playground for everyone who loves hiking coastal paths or enjoying watersports. Walk along the main beach or watch the world go with fish & chips on the promenade. There are lovely walks around Nothe Fort and gardens, with panoramic views out to sea. Grab a picnic and head to Portland Bill's rocky coves, or take a trip to the much-loved beach at Preston and the beach at Ringstead.. Explore Maiden Castle, a huge iron-age hill fort between Weymouth and Dorchester or take a trip to Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door - Dorset’s most famous landmarks.

Your place to enjoy the local wildlife

You have the Abbotsbury Swannery, the Sea Life Centre and RSPB Lodmoor within easy reach. East Fleet is a natural lagoon created by Chesil Bank that stretches all the way down to Abbotsbury. Children will love hunting for fossils along Chesil Beach too, an 18-mile-long pebbled stretch of the Jurassic Coast, just a short drive from your new build.

Great road links

Drive via the A354 to Dorchester (9 miles) and pick up the A35 - it will take you across the county from Honiton to Bournemouth (both 40 miles). The Heart of Wessex train line runs regular local services to Dorchester (8 minutes), and you can get a direct train to London (3 hours). Alternatively, leave your new house and take a Condor Ferry to France or the Channel Islands – Weymouth to St Malo crossings operate seven days a week, all year round.

New build homes in Weymouth

Persimmon Homes has a number of new houses available in Weymouth and Dorset including in Sherborne and Shaftesbury. To find out more about new properties in your area, see our list of Persimmon developments below…