Weymouth is a sizeable seaside town in Dorset, with a 2021 population of 53,416, making it the third‑largest settlement in the county after Bournemouth and Poole. The town sits on a sheltered bay at the mouth of the River Wey, offering a coastal character and a relaxed environment.
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Weymouth, Dorset, is a seaside town and civil parish in the Dorset district, in the ceremonial county of Dorset, England. Situated on a sheltered bay at the mouth of the River Wey, 7 miles (11 km) south of the county town of Dorchester, Weymouth had a population of 53,416 in 2021. It is the third‑largest settlement in Dorset after Bournemouth and Poole. The town’s coastal setting on a sheltered bay provides a maritime character, and its population size indicates a substantial community. The postal district DT 3 places the locality within this coastal town, and the town’s description as a seaside town highlights its proximity to the sea and the surrounding natural environment. The summary notes the town’s status as a civil parish and its position within the Dorset district, offering context for its administrative and geographic setting.