Greenhill Gardens
Several features have been added over the years, including a 1930s floral clock, an 18-hole putting green, all-weather tennis courts, a cafe and bandstand. There are regular musical performances over the summer.
There’s easy access to the seafront and beach from the gardens.
The gardens feature a unique memorial, the Schneider Trophy weathervane. Erected in the early 1950s, it’s a reminder that in 1931 former Weymouth College student, Lieutenant George Stainforth, set a world record air speed while flying a Schneider Supermarine S6B seaplane.
Parking for Greenhill: The nearest public car park is Lodmoor car park, DT4 7SX, less than a 15-minute drive from us.
Nothe Gardens
Nothe Gardens is a large greenspace with footpaths, extensive grassed areas, a playground, trees and inquisitive squirrels. Nothe Gardens also offers outstanding views, both of Weymouth Bay and Portland Harbour. It’s an ideal place to take a picnic.
The gardens were the official spectator area for the sailing events for the 2012 London Olympics.
The gardens slope down to the sea, and there’s easy access to the rocky foreshore with its many rockpools at low tide.
Parking for Nothe Gardens: The nearest public car park is Nothe car park, DT4 8UD, about a 20-minute drive from us.
Radipole Park Gardens
The park and gardens include tennis courts, a children’s play area, a sensory garden and a cafe. There’s also a petanque court that anyone can use, and free sessions on Saturday mornings. Pentanque is played with metal boules.
The gardens occupy a long, thin strip of land between the town and Radipole Lake, an RSPB nature reserve.
Parking for Radipole Park Gardens: There’s a small free car park, DT3 5EZ, about a 15-minute drive from us.
Sandsfoot Gardens
Unfortunately, the castle is not open to the public. Its precarious position on the clifftop is making it increasingly fragile. A section fell onto the beach decades ago and it’s now considered to be at serious risk of further collapse.
However, the gardens often offer a jaunty splash of colour and are a great place to stop for coffee or an ice cream.
Parking for Sandsfoot Gardens: There is no public car park nearby. Street parking is recommended – or you can drop in as you walk or cycle along the nearby Rodwell Trail.
Other greenspaces in Weymouth
Bowleaze Cove – this clifftop open space is another marvellous viewpoint.
Lodmoor Country Park – home to a number of attractions including Sandworld, the Sealife Centre and the Weymouth Bay miniature railway.
Weymouth Peace Gardens – formerly the burial ground of the Society of Friends, now a place of quietness and contemplation.