From 13–22 March, destinations across England will celebrate English Tourism Week, an annual campaign led by VisitEngland that highlights the importance of tourism to local communities, businesses, culture and the economy.
Here in Weymouth and Portland, we’re lucky to live in a place that attracts visitors year-round. From historic harbours and dramatic coastal scenery to independent shops, galleries, restaurants and events, our area offers a unique mix of experiences that locals and visitors alike can enjoy.
Why English Tourism Week Matters
Tourism plays a huge role in supporting local economies across England. English Tourism Week is an opportunity to celebrate the businesses, venues, and organisations that help create memorable experiences for visitors while also strengthening local communities.
It’s also a chance to highlight how tourism connects people with culture, heritage, nature and local creativity.
For Weymouth and Portland, that includes everything from:
Live music and theatre performances
-Art exhibitions and creative workshops
-Food and drink events
-Family activities and festivals
-Heritage experiences and local tours
-Outdoor adventures along the Jurassic Coast
Together, these activities help bring our community to life.
Discover What’s On Locally
At WeyPort What/When, our goal is simple: to make it easy for people to discover what’s happening across Weymouth and Portland.
Whether you’re a resident looking for something new to do or a visitor planning a trip, WeyPort provides a single place to explore local events, activities and experiences.
English Tourism Week is the perfect time to explore everything happening in the area and support the local businesses, creatives and organisers who make it possible.
Got an Event or Activity to Share?
If you run a local venue, organisation, group or business, you can help showcase what makes our area special.
Adding your event to WeyPort helps:
-Visitors discover more reasons to visit the area
-Local residents find new things to enjoy
-Small organisations reach wider audiences
-The whole community celebrate what makes Weymouth and Portland unique
You can add events such as:
-Workshops
-Performances
-Talks and exhibitions
-Community gatherings
-Special offers or themed events during Tourism Week
Add Your Event to WeyPort
If you’re hosting something during English Tourism Week—or at any time of year—we’d love to include it.
👉 Add your event here:
https://weyport.whatwhen.co.uk
Together we can celebrate everything that makes Weymouth and Portland such fantastic places to visit, explore and enjoy.
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