Portland & Area guidebook
Sightseeing
A fascinating museum exploring the history of the D Day landings. Lots of chances to get interactive with the historical items on display.
24 locals recommend
Castletown D-Day Centre
CastletownA fascinating museum exploring the history of the D Day landings. Lots of chances to get interactive with the historical items on display.
a small secluded beach on the sheltered eastern side of the island.
48 locals recommend
Church Ope Cove
Pennsylvania Roada small secluded beach on the sheltered eastern side of the island.
South West Coast Path
South West Coast PathBreathtaking views on this 13 mile route round the island.
An historic landmark and a popular must visit destination for those visiting Portland.
39 locals recommend
Portland Bill
Old Coastguard CottagesAn historic landmark and a popular must visit destination for those visiting Portland.
Fancy's Farm
GlacisA fun day out for kids, lots of animals and a soft play.
Known locally as “the ghost tunnels”, this interesting site is a well preserved late 19th century gun battery. Fascinating to explore.
Verne High Angle Battery
New GroundKnown locally as “the ghost tunnels”, this interesting site is a well preserved late 19th century gun battery. Fascinating to explore.
An abandoned stone quarry which has now been turned into a nature reserve and stone sculpture park.
44 locals recommend
Tout Quarry Sculpture Park and Nature Reserve
An abandoned stone quarry which has now been turned into a nature reserve and stone sculpture park.
Portland museum packs in an astonishing collection that reflects the history and people of this exceptional island community!
34 locals recommend
Portland Museum
217 WakehamPortland museum packs in an astonishing collection that reflects the history and people of this exceptional island community!
Food scene
The Eight Kings
40 Southwell RdA popular local pub with good food.
The Cove House Inn
91 ChiswellA lovely spot for a drink, with amazing views of Chesil Beach
Crab House Café
Portland RoadA renowned seafood restaurant on the beach.
Dorset Adventure Cafe
A great cafe close to the D Day centre.
The Little Ship
Victoria SquareA lovely little pub close to the beach.
quiddles cafe
The EsplanadeExcellent fish and chips with amazing views! (In high season only)
The Beehive
Lovely little cafe with cakes, sausage rolls & good coffee
Chesil Chippie
Victoria SquareGood local fish & chips to takeaway
Ocean Bay
37 ChiswellGood local Chinese takeaway