Wemyss Bay
Things to do in Wemyss Bay, Glasgow and Strathclyde
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Wemyss Bay is a small coastal town in Renfrewshire on the Firth of Clyde. The town developed as a Victorian seaside resort and retains the character of that era, with a seafront lined with period buildings and a working pier that serves as the ferry terminal for Bute.
Where to stay in Wemyss Bay
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The Foresters Guest House
Station Road, Inverkip
Inverkip Hotel
Main Street, Inverkip
Langhouse Castle Bed and Breakfast
1 The Langhouse, Inverkip
Abbots Brae Hotel
West Bay, wooded hillside above Dunoon
from £155/night
8.3
Park Hotel Dunoon
West Bay, Glenmorag Avenue, Dunoon
from £95/night
Glenmorag Hotel
Kilbride Road, Dunoon
Esplanade Hotel
West Bay Promenade, Dunoon seafront
from £85/night
St Ives Guesthouse
West Bay, Dunoon
Things to Do in Wemyss Bay(1)
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Wemyss Bay Beach is a sandy beach fronting the town centre, with the pier offering views across the Firth of Clyde.
Where to Eat in Wemyss Bay(3)
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The Station Cafe is located near the pier and serves café fare. Seaview Cafe occupies a seafront position with views across the water. Both are well-used by visitors and locals. The Venue is situated within Wemyss Bay Holiday Park.
Attractions Near Wemyss Bay
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3 mi
Lunderston Bay
Gourock · ⭐ 4.7
Largs Beach
Largs
Riverside Swim and Health Centre
Dunoon · ⭐ 4.4
5 mi
Studio Cinema
Dunoon · ⭐ 4.4
6 mi
Gourock Park
Gourock · ⭐ 4.5
6 mi
Vikingar
Largs · ⭐ 4.3
6 mi
Gourock Outdoor Pool
Gourock · ⭐ 4.5
6 mi
Battery Park
Greenock · ⭐ 4.5
Camping in Wemyss Bay
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Self-Catering Cottages in Wemyss Bay
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Arran View
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £727
Beaumont Elite
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £781
Mapleton Elite
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,089
Seaview Sanctuary
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £543
The Meadows
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £447
The Coach House
5 bed · sleeps 10 · from £1,532
The Old Nunnery and Retreat
2 cottages · from £1,855
Strathclyde Cottage North
1 bed · sleeps 4 · from £527
Common questions about Wemyss Bay
What is there to do in Wemyss Bay?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Wemyss Bay.
Where can I eat in Wemyss Bay?
We list 3 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Wemyss Bay.
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