Preston, Dorset

About Preston, Dorset

Preston is a coastal village and suburb of Weymouth in south Dorset, England. It is approximately 3km north-east of Weymouth town centre and 2km west of the village of Osmington. Preston contains two Haven campsites, Seaview and Weymouth Bay. It is home to a 14th-century church, St Andrew's, which was built on the site of a much earlier Norman church. It has three public houses: The Bridge Inn (formerly called The Swan), The Spice Ship and The Springhead. On the coast is the beach resort of Bowleaze Cove. Preston has a village hall, used for many local groups including the local pantomime group. Notable peopleThe Wesley family lived at Manor Cottage, which lies just south of The Spice Ship.

Preston, Dorset Description

Preston is a coastal village and suburb of Weymouth in south Dorset, England. It is approximately 3km north-east of Weymouth town centre and 2km west of the village of Osmington. Preston contains two Haven campsites, Seaview and Weymouth Bay. It is home to a 14th-century church, St Andrew's, which was built on the site of a much earlier Norman church. It has three public houses: The Bridge Inn (formerly called The Swan), The Spice Ship and The Springhead. On the coast is the beach resort of Bowleaze Cove. Preston has a village hall, used for many local groups including the local pantomime group. Notable peopleThe Wesley family lived at Manor Cottage, which lies just south of The Spice Ship.

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