Bennett’s Fish & Chips, Weymouth, Dorset

According to the Times there are more than 20 chippies in Weymouth. The claim that locals recommend only two: Marlboro on St Thomas Street and Bennett’s on Trinity Road.

Personally I find Daniels in Littlemoor to be almost unbeatable.

Chris Haslam from the Times chose Bennett’s and put it in England's 6th place solely because it’s the easier to find: a sky-blue takeaway and restaurant on the Melcombe side of the harbour. Cool, the packaging is recyclable cardboard.

Probably unusual, they do a spam fritter for £2.40. Haddock and chips £12.75 (bennettsfishandchips.co.uk)

pw. 20/07/2023

Beach of the year 2023 according to the Times

Weymouth was voted the best beach in the UK in 2023 by the Times.

What has it going for it?

"Lifeguards; crystal-clear waters; a wide, sandy beach; shallow waters that are safe for the kids; toilets, showers, free drinking water; deckchairs and sunloungers; donkeys, beach volleyball courts, a dog area, and a place where you can borrow buckets and spades. The council runs special events including fireworks, funfairs and sports festivals.

It’s an amazing place.”

2023