London, England (CNN) -- Nestled in a sheltered bay on the English Channel coast, Weymouth is one of Britain's most picturesque seaside towns. As the home to the Weymouth and Portland British National Sailing Academy it was the obvious choice to host all sailing events during the London 2012 Olympic Games. Located in the English county of Dorset, and smack bang in the middle of what is known as the "Jurassic Coast" -- a rocky and dramatic 153 kilometer coastline dating back 185 million years -- this area is arguably one of the most historically interesting regions in the UK.
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Weymouth and Portland are hosting all sailing events during the London 2012 Olympics
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During the Olympics the area is bustling with numerous sport and cultural festivals
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Weymouth is located on the Jurassic Coast -- England's first World Heritage Site
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