About the local area
West Bay is located in the heart of a pretty harbour village just a couple of minutes away from a beach that stretches for 16 miles, known as the Jurassic Coast.
Take a tour of Portland Bill Lighthouse and its visitor centre or pay a visit to the 150 rescued primates at Monkey World and watch them play!
About the local area
Cities and towns
- Lyme Regis
Home to the world famous Cobb Harbour, Lyme Regis is an unspoilt seaside resort and fishing village where you can visit the harbour and explore the many coastal paths where you may find ancient fossils. - Bridport
Bridport is a vibrant market town renowned for its strong artistic and literary community as well as its famous farmers markets which have been championed by Hugh Fernley Whittingstall. - Weymouth
Weymouth's popularity as a seaside resort can go all the way back to King George the Third who often came to bathe in the sea. Today visitors come to Weymouth for its beautiful beach and promenade as well as its many exciting family attractions. - Dorchester
Dorchester is a beautiful market town which has close links to Thomas Hardy. The town offers many attractions for visitors including the castle keep in the centre of the town and the Dorset County Museum.
Local attractions
Abbotsbury Swannery & Children's Farm
Enjoy exploring three brilliant attractions: the world famous swannery, the beautiful sub-tropical gardens and wonderful children's farm.
Weymouth Sea Life Park
Indoor and outdoor watery attractions including the world's most poisonous sea creatures at 'Venom', touch pool, splash lagoon and sanctuaries for seals, turtles, otters and penguins.
Crealy Adventure Park
A theme park with petting animals, water park and adventure playground. Meet the pets in MacDonald's farm, try the sheer drop slide or take your chances in the haunted house!
Monkey World
A 65 acre ape rescue centre that's home to 150 primates of 15 different species. Keep the kids busy all day in the woodland walk, pets encounter and play areas.
Portland Bill Lighthouse
Take a guided tour of the lighthouse and visit its visitor centre to learn about its history, wildlife, Portland stone industry and shipwrecks.