Weymouth Pavilion Live Cam

History

The story of the Weymouth Pavilion begins at the turn of the 20th century, when seaside entertainment halls became central to Victorian and Edwardian leisure culture. In 1905, the original Pavilion was constructed on the Esplanade to meet growing demand from holidaymakers seeking variety shows, orchestral concerts, and dance performances after sun-soaked days on the sandy beaches. Designed in an eclectic Edwardian Baroque style, the building boasted a grand façade of red brick and Portland stone dressings, crowned by a domed cupola that glinted in the summer sun. Inside, the auditorium’s proscenium arch framed a stage nearly 12 meters wide, accommodating full-scale theatrical productions and the latest in music hall revues.