West Knighton
Travel Guide
Visit West Knighton

Fairhaven Hotel
"Amazing experience. Staff were fantastic food was great! Rooms were a little dated but that’s about it"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Haven Hotel
"The reception team were so friendly and helpful, so lovely. The outdoor pool was really hot and clean with plenty of space The bar area was great with beautiful views over the sea although there was a problem with the draught beers when we stayed and the staff didn’t seem very helpful or well trained ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Best Western Weymouth Hotel Rembrandt
"Lovely spacious rooms. Wonderful pool. Convenient location."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Newly refurbished thatched cottage in beautiful sleepy village
"Great holiday cottage. Managed to get 3 cars on driveway - ( 1 small car:2 average size ) as we traveling from different places to spend Easter together . Great local pub new inn - thanks Jonathan for sharing your local knowledge. Great little village . Love to come back again"
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

Quayside Quarters
"Clean mod"
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

Self Contained Garden Studio With Private Decked Terrace, close to town and sea
"Hosts were very nice people but the accommodation wasn't very clean. There was black hard bits on the bed pillows, lots of dirt and cobwebs under bed and behind furniture and noticed on the sat evening there was loads of mould and damp under the kitchen units and in corners of shower"
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Popular places to visit

West Bexington Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at West Bexington Beach during your trip to Dorchester? While in this quaint area, you can savour the lively bars.

Tutankhamun: The Exhibition
Travel back in time to ancient Egypt and discover the secrets of the pharaohs in Dorchester's celebrated mummy museum.

Cerne Abbas Giant
Towering over the countryside and shrouded in mystery, Britain's largest chalk drawing is a curious and compelling destination.

Maiden Castle
Enjoy spectacular views and discover fascinating history at one of England's largest Iron Age hill forts, home to temples, battlements and ancient burial sites.

Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens
Explore the great outdoors at Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens, a lovely green space in Stinsford. Stroll along the area's seaside or simply savour its cosy cafes.

Maumbury Rings
History is hidden in plain sight, with grassy mounds concealing ancient constructions from three different eras, at this park in the heart of bustling Dorchester.
Things to do

Portland Shore Excursion to Jurassic Coast Highlights

Portland Shore Excursion: Jurassic Coast Highlights

Half-Day Guided E-Bike Tour Portland with Brunch

2-night Jurassic Coast tour: Guided fossil hunt & Etches Museum
- Poole Harbour
- Durdle Door
- Weymouth Beach
- Corfe Castle
- Chesil Beach
- Monkey World Ape Rescue Center
- Lulworth Cove Beach
- Portland Harbour
- Studland Beach and Nature Reserve
- Brownsea Castle
- Osmington Bay Beach
- Seatown Beach
- Bowleaze Cove Beach
- Splashdown Waterpark
- Abbotsbury Swannery
- SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth









