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A very warm welcome to The Leam!

Set amid the splendour of Weymouth’s wonderful Esplanade, described as ‘one of the finest marine promenades in the kingdom,’ (Bradshaw’s Guide) The Leam was built in 1780, originally as a pair of gentlemen’s residences. Sea-bathing became very fashionable in the 1770s after the Duke of Gloucester introduced his brother, King George III, to Weymouth, ‘this delightful watering-place’ – and where the King went, the rest of society followed. Today, visitors still flock to Britain’s first seaside resort to walk barefoot across miles of soft golden sands and bathe in the restoring waters of Weymouth Bay – but there is so much else to do too: Weymouth is famous for seafood and sailing, Carnival and kites, rambling and heritage railways, history, beauty and birds. With panoramic views out over the sea and towards the cliffs that still protect the Bay, The Leam has been welcoming guests to Weymouth since 1926. We are looking forward to welcoming you too!

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By the Seaside

You’ll enjoy 3 glorious miles of award-winning beaches stretching as far as you can see from the glistening shingle of Furzy Cliff to the north to the soft golden sands by the harbour.

Doggy Breaks

With 100 miles of Dorset coastline to explore, what better way than to stroll the South West Coastal Path with a faithful companion – especially the four-legged kind!

Get Active

Not for nothing was Weymouth chosen as host for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Sailing: its natural features make it the perfect location for a wide range of sporting activities.

Discover Dorset

Weymouth is a jewel in the crown of Dorset, one of the loveliest counties in England, and The Leam is an ideal base from which to explore all Dorset has to offer.