Weymouth is a large coastal town in Dorset, England, situated on a sheltered bay at the mouth of the River Wey on the English Channel. The town is 13 kilometres south of Dorchester and 8 kilometres north of the Isle of Portland. Fishing and trading employ fewer people in the area since their peak in earlier centuries, but tourism has continuously increased its presence in the town since the 18th century and is now the primary industry. Weymouth is a tourist resort, and its economy depends on its harbour and visitor attractions.