Sir Henry Edwards Statue & Weymouth Beach Esplanade, Dorset, UK

About this place

Live Stream | Sir Henry Edwards Statue, Weymouth Beach Esplanade, Dorset, UK. Standing proudly along the historic Georgian Esplanade of Weymouth Beach, the bronze statue of Sir Henry Edwards commemorates the philanthropic 19th-century Member of Parliament who championed the town's maritime and railway fortunes. Overlooking a wide crescent of golden sands and gentle shallow waters, the promenade is lined with charming ice cream kiosks, Punch & Judy seaside puppet booths, and traditional fish and chip parlors. Visitors stroll the broad promenade enjoying golden battered cod, salt-and-vinegar chips, and Dorset artisan dairy gelato.

✦ Must-Visit Highlights:

▸ Victorian Heritage Monument: Admire the historic 1886 bronze statue honoring Sir Henry Edwards along the seaside promenade.

▸ Golden Weymouth Sands & Esplanade: Stroll along classic Georgian seaside terraces framing one of Britain's finest family beaches.

▸ Authentic Seaside Fish & Chips: Savor piping-hot crispy battered cod, chips doused in malt vinegar, and Rossi's Italian gelato.