Location: Isle of Portland
Top Things to do in Isle of Portland
What to do and see in Isle of Portland, England: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
The Isle of Portland is a limestone tied island, 4 miles (6 km) long by 1.7 miles (2.7 km) wide, in the English Channel. Portland is 5 miles (8 km) south of the resort of Weymouth, forming the southernmost point of the county of Dorset, England. A barrier beach called Chesil Beach joins it to the mainland. The A354 road passes down the Portland end of the beach and then over the Fleet Lagoon by bridge to the mainland. Portland and Weymouth together form the borough of Weymouth and Portland. The population of Portland is 12,400.
Restaurants in Isle of Portland
1. Portland Bill Lighthouse
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4.5 based on 1,492 reviews
For nearly 300 years a lighthouse has stood on Portland Bill to guide vessels heading for Portland and Weymouth and acting as a waymark for vessels navigating in the English Channel. A red sector light warns mariners of the hazardous Shambles Bank lying three miles offshore. Tours of Portland Bill Lighthouse are organised by AMH Support Services under licence from the Corporation of Trinity House.
Reviewed By SophieParry97 - Birmingham, United Kingdom
Me and my partner visited last week on a beautiful sunny day, lighthouse was very easy to find, beautiful scenery. Car park nearby was fairly priced, plenty of spaces available. Due to arriving late on the site we were unable to visit the shop underneath the lighthouse although the place was neatly presented from outside. I believe the option to climb up the lighthouse wasn't available due to the current corona virus pandemic. Upon exploring the surrounding area the entire site was litter free and well maintained, pulpit rock was also a very short walk from the lighthouse which was an interesting monument to visit. I thoroughly enjoyed the visit and am planning to return with my friends at a later date, definitely recommend!
2. St George's Church
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4.5 based on 78 reviews
St George's is one of the most magnificent 18th-century church in Dorset. It rises from the rocky and dramatic peninsula of Portland and is the masterwork of a local mason named Thomas Gilbert whose grandfather supplied the Portland stone used to build St Paul's Cathedral. The interior is fabulously preserved with its lectern, pulpit, box pews and galleries all surviving. The sprawling churchyard is a treasure trove of fabulous headstones and memorials that tell tales of murder, piracy and adventure in a gloriously atmospheric setting.
Reviewed By 331jaye - Isle of Portland, United Kingdom
Went up to St. George’s church with my jack Russell denzal, always have a wander around the grave yard looking at the headstones it’s so interesting!!! The church is awsum if you haven’t been before it’s one of the many Jewell’s of Portland there was a guide on when we visited John and he welcomed me and denzal in which was great there’s so many places don’t allow your dog in.. even had a ring of the bell!! Even if there isn’t a guide the doors open on a automatic timer around 10 I believe until 16.30hrs the door is stiff and you will need to gently nudge it... the church has recently had new gates put onto the entrance compliments of Tesco portland its a wonderful church with lots of history looked after by a fabulous church charity well worth a visit guys
3. St Andrew's Church
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By jamief997 - Newport, United Kingdom
Just follow the signs from church ope cove up to this 13th century church ruins. Very interesting spot, bit muddy on a wet Feb day.
4. Trinity House Obelisk
5. Pulpit Rock
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3.5 based on 3 reviews
6. Chiswell Earthworks
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3.0 based on 3 reviews
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