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You can plan for your summer holiday here in Dorset. We are taking bookings for self-catering holidays of five nights or more.
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Upton and Ringstead Local Information
Shopping
Please enquire about our speciality breakfast and catering packs at reception.
The nearest store is Co-operative Food, Preston Road. Open 7am-10pm. The store is just 10 minutes drive along the main road from Upton Grange into Weymouth. Supermarkets are located close to Weymouth centre. Find supermarket locations. A Pharmacy is located on Preston Road, just to the right of the first roundabout. It is open 9am-1pm, 2pm-6pm. Pharmacies are also located in Morrisons and Asda stores.
Beaches
Ringstead Beach
Is a few moments drive down a toll road (toll included in parking charge) into Ringstead Bay. Ringstead is an uncrowded, unspoiled, pebble-shingle beach with sand areas by the Kiosk Café. Popular for swimming, watersports and sea fishing.
Weymouth Esplanade
The long, shallow curving beach of golden sand is bordered by a fine Georgian Esplanade. Organised beach activities, donkey rides and entertainment all add up to a bustling family beach resort.
Overcombe & Preston
The long stretch of pebble beach between Preston and Weymouth is popular for watersports and sailing.
Leisure Activities
Golf
Golfers will appreciate a choice of two golf clubs within a short drive. Weymouth Golf Club, a 9 hole course for the enthusiast, and Came Down Golf Club.
Fishing
Sea anglers are spoiled for choice and won't have to go any further than Ringstead Bay for good catches of wrasse, bass, rays and plaice. Weymouth's charter vessels offer anglers deep sea fishing. For angling tackle and local advice try Weymouth Angling Centre. Find Coarse angling at Rosewall Fishing Lakes Osmington's two 1.5 acre lakes boasting large catches.
Walking
Select this guide to walks to find walking routes around the Purbecks and Jurassic Coast paths.
Water Sports
Ringstead Bay, Overcombe Beach and Portland Harbour are top venues for watersports, windsurfing, kayak tours, sailing and boating. Find more information from Jurassic Coast Activities.
Sailing
The huge, shallow Portland Harbour is sheltered by the island, making it a perfect venue for sail training and yachting. Many prestigious international sailing competitions take place in this 2012 Olympic venue and the surrounding bay. Read more about Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy.
Cycling
There are a range of scenic cycle routes accessible in Dorset including a trail along the Jurassic Coast.
Horse Riding
Upton and Osmington are delightful to explore on horseback. A Pony Club Centre, British Horse Society Member, Rosewall Equestrian are just a few moments drive.
Restaurants & Pubs
Dorset has a well deserved reputation for its choice of the finest seafood, freshly landed from local harbours. Verdant pastures and rolling countryside also produce fine meats, dairy products, fruit and vegetables. The choice of restaurants around Upton Grange is quite special. This guide to eating-out is sure to whet your appetite with a selection of local recommendations.
Public Transport
Weymouth Railway Station is approximately 8.5 miles from Upton Grange, there is a tax rank at the station. Currently there are no bus services to Upton.
Taxi Services:
Weyline Taxis, Weymouth Tel 01305 777777
Street Cars, Weymouth Tel 01305 707070
Bee Cars, Weymouth Tel 01305 775151
Fleetline, Weymouth Tel 01305 777333
Health Services
Accident & Emergency, Dorset County Hospital, Williams Avenue, Dorchester DT1 2JY – Tel 01305 251150
Doctors Walk-in Centre, Weymouth Community Hospital – Tel 01305 760022
Luxury Holiday Cottages in Dorset
Enjoy your precious moments in our luxurious cottages in Dorset.
See our 2022 Summer Holiday Deals
For the specific enjoyment of the connoisseur, we have recently completed the meticulous restoration of our beautiful country-cottage in Beaminster, close by Whatley Pond. Intended to appeal to discerning couples in search of a peaceful or romantic break, further details can be found at www.whatleycottages.com
You may also wish to consider one of our five, beautifully appointed ‘luxury-rustic’ barn conversion holiday homes set beside the Olde-Worlde gardens of our charming thatched Farmhouse at North Chideock, just a few minutes drive from The Jurassic Coast at West Bay. www.hellbarn.co.uk