Location: Isle of Portland
Top Things to do in Isle of Portland
What to do and see in Isle of Portland, England: The Best Sights & 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. All Saints Church
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
A beautiful church at the heart of Easton, Portland. Come and see our unique ceiling paintings, stained glass and wood carvings. The church is open for prayer and visitors Tues & Sat 10:00-12:00. For services, please see our website.
2. Easton Methodist Church
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Easton Methodist Church, Portland, Dorset. Pastor: Dave Farmer Sunday Worship starts at 10:30am, Messy Church from 11am every week; Youth Group meets on the first Sunday of each month. Evening Service: 6:30pm Sacred Encounter (except the last week of the month). Regular Events: Monday 10:00am - Coffee Morning (Salvation Army). Wednesday Church Coffee Morning (with Knit and Natter). Thursday 9:30am - Cafe Church; 3:30 Active Cafe; 6pm - 8pm Cafe R. Friday 10:00am - Coffee Morning; 7pm - Fellowship Group (Weston Room). Saturday 10am - Coffee Morning
3. 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!
4. Fancy's Farm
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4.5 based on 237 reviews
Fancys Farm is free to enter and is open every day of the year except Christmas Day from 11am to 4pm. Most of our wide variety of animals are super friendly and love to be petted. Feed is available in the main building at £1 per cup. We have a children's play room and outside toys which are all donated as we can't afford to buy them. All of our animals receive the best care possible but some are rescued and may not look at their best as they are recovering from previous poor care. All of our friendly staff are happy to help and answer any questions that you may have, if you would like a free tour please ask for Jon. Our shop sells a variety of meat and eggs produced on the farm along with hot and cold food and drinks. Please enjoy your visit.
Reviewed By frenchiwilson - London, United Kingdom
With free entry and such big fields, this farm is incredible. All the animals are really friendly and are clearly looked after really well. You can buy a cup of food from the shop for £1 and feed the goats and sheep. This is really fun as it’s hand on with the animals. They have so many like pigs, goats, ducks, horses, alpacas, donkeys and rabbits etc. We will continue to visit here everytime we come to the island.
5. Portland Harbour
6. 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
7. 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.
8. Portland Castle
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4.0 based on 459 reviews
Overlooking Portland Harbour in Dorset stands one of Henry VIII's finest coastal forts, built in the early 1540s to protect against French and Spanish invasion. Today it provides a great day out for visitors and its audio tour, included in the admission price, tells of the castle's 450 year history and the part it played in the First and Second World Wars. Portland Castle offers lots to do for families and couples alike, and only four miles from Weymouth, this historic adventure can easily be combined with some more contemporary seaside fun.
Reviewed By Yorkterrier01 - York, United Kingdom
Whilst this is a castle, it is more technically classed as a for and had a sister fort across the bay at Sandsfoot. They were built by Henry VIII to protect the harbour against foreign incursion. As it is been used as private accommodation, not too much of the original features survive but there are plenty of exhibitions and the views from the castle across Portland Harbour and Weymouth Bay are lovely including seeing the Osmington Horse and a Mulberry Harbour. The parking is free if you are an English Heritage member (they now run the property) otherwise there is a charge
9. Rufus Castle
10. Verne High Angle Battery
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