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Nothe Fort
Nothe Fort
The Nothe fort was built in the 1860s on a high promontory at the entrance to the harbour. It has been extensively refurbished to become a premier tourist attraction and houses the Museum of Coastal Defence.
The grounds of the fort now form a pleasant park and a walk around its perimeter affords excellent views over Weymouth harbour, Weymouth bay and Portland harbour in turn.
During...
Poems by Mark Ford
Mark Ford
The Last Bath
A smile a chat
A laugh a beer
Always & forever
Any time of year
A handshake a smile
A boy’s hug
More laughs & if you’re lucky some grub
Sit and smile and talk and laugh
Never wanting
The footballer’s bath
Mark Ford
We Miss You
The stones look cold and bare
But we know your there
The sun is shining down
Like your smile never a frown
It’s warmth...
Health & Beauty
There are many health spas, swimming pools, hairdressers, beauty salons, gyms and workout classes to chose from in and around the Bridport area.
Have a look at the selection on view and decide for yourself.
The picture to the left is taken from The Ocean Spa near Portland Bill.
See our Things to do page for more details.
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Rossi’s Ice Cream Parlour
Rossi's Ice Cream
Great Ice Cream from a family owned business that’s been in Weymouth for the last 70 years, the current 3rd generation Ice Cream maker has been there for 35 years.
Their Weymouth sea front parlour attracts visitors throughout the summer season, many visitors bringing their own children remember buying their ice cream tehre when they holidayed in Weymouth as children with...


