Preston, Dorset


Preston is a coastal village and suburb of Weymouth in south Dorset, England. It is approximately north-east of Weymouth town centre and 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, 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 people

The Wesley family lived at Manor Cottage, which lies just south of The Spice Ship.