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Portland Castle

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Overview
Visit one of Henry VIII's finest coastal forts, in use right up to World War II. Home to the Wrens and scene of the US troops' embarkation for the D-Day invasion in 1944. Explore the Captain's House and Gardens.
Features

  • Opening Times
  • Opening Times: Open daily, Oct 10-5, see website for opening times Mar onwards. Closed Nov-Mar

  • Facilities
  • Parking onsite
  • Cafe
Location
Castleton, PORTLAND, DT5 1AZ
About the area
Dorset is made up of rugged coastlines, high chalk downlands and a chain of picturesque villages and seaside towns that make up Britain’s Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, noted for its layers of shale and numerous fossils embedded in the rock. Hidden gems of Dorset can be found down winding, country lanes that lead to snug villages hidden from view.
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Portland Castle

Recommended by Visit England Logo
Overview
Visit one of Henry VIII's finest coastal forts, in use right up to World War II. Home to the Wrens and scene of the US troops' embarkation for the D-Day invasion in 1944. Explore the Captain's House and Gardens.
Features
  • Opening Times
  • Opening Times: Open daily, Oct 10-5, see website for opening times Mar onwards. Closed Nov-Mar
  • Facilities
  • Parking onsite
  • Cafe
Location
Castleton, PORTLAND, DT5 1AZ
About the area
Area image
Dorset is made up of rugged coastlines, high chalk downlands and a chain of picturesque villages and seaside towns that make up Britain’s Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, noted for its layers of shale and numerous fossils embedded in the rock. Hidden gems of Dorset can be found down winding, country lanes that lead to snug villages hidden from view.