Buildings of Budmouth, Bats and bow windows: architectural tour of Weymouth
Date and time
Walk + Talk + Art Tours. Join our tour guides for a wander around Weymouth to see the wonderful new artworks recently installed.
About this event
In celebration of the new Weymouth Sculpture Trail and Dorset Art Weeks 2022 . Join a FREE tour to find out more about the backstories of the sculptural installations or discover new places and stories that tell Weymouth’s long and fascinating story.
Discover the buildings of Weymouth on a walking tour of the town, led by local author Christopher Stocks.
Find out more about Weymouth’s rich architectural heritage over time, from the days of Henry VIII to its glory days, in the 18th century, when George III made it the most fashionable holiday destination in the country. Learn to look up and pick out the details that help date different buildings, discover some of the quirky corners that add so much to Weymouth’s special character.
ABOUT YOUR TOUR GUIDE
Christopher Stocks is a magazine journalist and author, with a special interest in architectural history. His Book of Pebbles, illustrated by Angie Lewin, is published by Thames & Hudson.
Photo credit: Jeni Chesney
