Postcard from… Windy Weymouth

Another part of the country and another totally different seaside town.

Weymouth is quiet, tranquil and not entirely set up for tourism, instead just down the road Bournemouth is better equipped for this, yet this is part of its’ charm.

Weymouth is set on the world heritage Jurassic Coast and gives you the chance to see some truly stunning rock formations if you don’t mind travelling further afield. The Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove, The Isle of Portland and Chesil Beach are all worth seeing along the coastline.

Audio: The effect of Broadchurch and how West Dorset made the most of it.

It can take any number of things to spark a rise in the popularity of a seaside town. A famous resident? A new attraction? Or even an ITV television series. In 2013 it was just that that led to an increase in the number of people travelling to West Bay and the rest of West Dorset – the location picked to film the hit show Broadchurch.