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Weymouth: Promenade and shop walk

Difficulty Easy Access

Walking time 43 minutes

Length 2.3km / 1.4mi

Route developer: Jackie Rogerson

Route checker: Jacqui Gush

Start location Royal Crescent Surgery
Route Summary A walk down the Promenade to the shopping centre of Weymouth.
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Getting there No details available.
Description

[1] Turn right out of the surgery and go up Astrid Way, to get to the Esplanade

[2] At the Esplanade, turn right, continue until the first pedestrian crossing by Musgrave Place. Cross safely over the main road and turn right along the Promenade. Follow this route along the beachfront.

[3] Just past the bus stops, parallel with King George Statue, (past the "Tea Cabin" and the old Tourist Info Centre), use the crossing point which takes you to the corner of St Mary Street. Bear round this corner and continue down St Mary Street at your own pace, past the shops. Stop to look at the Guildhall.

[4] At the far end of this street  you reach the 17th century harbour front with its historic interest. As an optional extra, stroll along the harbour frontage looking at the old historic part of Weymouth with its now converted warehouses and splendid old buildings.

From the end of St. Marys Street, turn right.

[5] Take the next road right by ascending a flight of steps to reach  St Thomas Street. Walk right along the road to the very end where it merges with Frederick Place.

[6] You arrive at the back of the King George 111 statue. Cross over Westham Road to continue along the left side of the Esplanade, passing the statue which is on your right.

[7] Use the underpass to cross King Street (near to Rossi"s Ice cream parlour). Continue along the Esplanade until you reach Astrid Way. Turn left and the surgery will be at the end of this road.

POI information

A. The Statue House

The building dates from approximately 1815 and once known as "Croyden"s Corner. The statue of King George 111 was designed by architect James Hamilton and John Sealy and was unveiled in 1810.

B. The Guildhall

This imposing Guildhall was built in 1837 on the site of the medieval town hall of Melcombe Regis.

C. Weymouth Harbour dates back to the 17th century and is steeped in history with links to The Black Death, Spanish Armada, Civil War and the D Day landings. Take the heritage trail and discover more of its history. see www.waterfrontweymouth.co.uk

 

 

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