As with the rest of Portland's villages and settlements, Weston has been designated as a conservation area, as it is a place of special architectural and historic interest.

[3] From the 19th century, housing had caused the large expansion of many of Portland's villages, although Weston remained a small settlement.

[5] The village features a small number of commercial business based along the main Weston Road.

[6] Along West Cliff, near the Weston Estate, Blacknor Fort was built around 1902 and the stronghold was equipped during both World Wars.

[8] Further south, on the edge of the estate once stood ROC Post Portland Bill, which was operational from 1960 to 1991, and was demolished circa 2008.

[10][11] On the west side of Weston Road, opposite the Royal Manor School, is one of the few archaeological sites on the Isle of Portland.