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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Preston is a coastal village and suburb of Weymouth in south Dorset, England. It is approximately 3 kilometres (2 mi) north-east of Weymouth town centre and 2 kilometres (1 mi) 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.[ citation needed]
Since 2019 Preston has been represented by Cllr Tony Ferrari (Conservative) and Cllr Louie O'Leary on Dorset Council as part of the Littlemoor and Preston ward. [1] On 6 November 2023, councillor Tony Ferrari died after collapsing while running. [2]
In 1931 the civil parish had a population of 855. [3] On 1 April 1933 the parish was abolished and merged with Weymouth, Bincombe and Poxwell. [4]
The Wesley family (the founders of Methodism) lived at Manor Cottage, which lies just south of The Spice Ship.[ citation needed]