10 Things to do Good for Kids in Isle of Portland That You Shouldn't Miss

June 12, 2021 Trinity Boughner

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. Chesil Equestrian Centre

Weston Street Sweet Hill Road, Portland, DT5 2JH England +44 1305 823719 [email protected] http://www.chesilequestrian.co.uk
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Chesil Equestrian Centre

Reviewed By U1249WIhelenb

Had the pleasure of a 2 hour trek around the coastal path today, our guide was lovely and very understanding of our different horse riding skills. Amazing views !! I definitely recommend Chesil Equestrian Centre and will be back soon for another trek and stay over on their campsite

2. The Official Test Centre

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The Official Test Centre

The Official Test Centre (OTC) is a watersports specialist centre located right on the water’s edge, within the grounds of the National Sailing Academy on Portland, Dorset. Accessible at any tide state and exposed to the best wind statistics on the south coast, The OTC caters for windsurfing, kitesurfing, windfoiling, wing-foiling, kayaking and SUP and has an affiliated school (RYA/BKSA/AALA accredited) to cater for all abilities. The centre has the very latest equipment on hand to test and compare. And once you've chosen your match, it is available to purchase in their shop: Surfdoctor.com

3. Moonfleet Adventure Sailing

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Moonfleet Adventure Sailing

Moonfleet sails daily from Portland Marina in Dorset, out into Weymouth Bay and to remarkable destinations along Dorset's beautiful coastline! All trips depart from and return to Portland Marina - come down, see us and have a look around in between trips. Treat yourself to a day at sea sailing our classic Tallship, Moonfleet! Here’s a real opportunity for both novice and sailor to try your hand at classic tallship sailing around Southern England’s stunning Jurassic Coastline and the fascinating chalk downlands of The Isle of Purbeck and stone cliffs on The Isle of Portland. For those keen to have a go, our crew will provide an opportunity to try most activities that can be fitted into the short voyage, from weighing anchor to hoisting the mainsail - and even taking the helm! Or alternatively If you don’t yet have the confidence to be hands on, you may sit back to watch and enjoy the ride!

4. Dorset Tours

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Dorset Tours

With over 15 years experience of the travel industry and tour companies in America and the UK, Dorset Tours knows what it takes to provide you with a great day out! Being located on Portland in England, we are ideally situated as your tour start point to the south coast. We use new spacious air-conditioned vehicles with plenty of room to enjoy your tour with space for your bags. We only use local guides. We know the Jurassic Coast like no one else. We guarantee you will see more sights on the Jurassic Coast with us than any other tour company. We can't wait to host you here on the Jurassic Coast!

5. Dorset Day Trips

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Dorset Day Trips

Visiting Portland on a cruise? Then why not come on the best & friendliest local tour available & see the best of Dorset & the Jurassic Coast in ‘70s VW style(but with a better, modern engine!)!! We provide a far more bespoke & friendly tour than standard coach & minibus trips & certainly without spending most of the day on the road like some tours. See Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove, magnificent castles, Roman ruins & picturesque villages!

6. Castletown D-Day Centre

Admiralty Buildings Admiralty Buildings Castletown, DT5 1BB England +44 1305 443444 [email protected] https://www.castletownddaycentre.com/
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Castletown D-Day Centre

The Castletown D-Day Centre is a family friendly, interactive WWII museum that tells the story of the thousands of US military personnel who in June 1944 sailed from Dorset to the beaches of Normandy.

Reviewed By FamilyManWessex

A great WW2 museum where you are invited to touch guns and sit in and on the vehicles including a jeep, motorbike and sidecar troop carriers anti-aircraft gun and Sherman tank. Really friendly and helpful staff. A great family experience for our children aged between 5 and 15.

7. Portland Alpaca Trekking

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Portland Alpaca Trekking

Join us for guided Alpaca walks around the beautiful Isle of Portland, let us take you for a leisurely stroll with exceptional views of the Jurassic coastline with our enchanting animals, for an experience you will not forget. Alpaca experiences are also available, join us for a hands on experience, learn fun facts, feed and interact with our friendly Alpacas. Please contact us for more details

8. Portland Bill Lighthouse

The Lighthouse Visitors Centre Portland Bill, DT5 2JT England +44 1305 821050 [email protected] https://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/lighthouses-and-lightvessels/portland-bill-lighthouse
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Portland Bill Lighthouse

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!

9. Portland Museum

217 Wakeham, DT5 1HS England +44 1305 821804 [email protected] http://www.portlandmuseum.co.uk/
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Portland Museum

Dinosaurs, shipwrecks and smugglers, Roman and Viking invasions, stone carving, seafaring, ground breaking scientists and world-famous authors, Portland museum packs in an astonishing collection that reflects the history and people of this exceptional island community! Portland Museum is a gem – tucked away in a beautiful corner of the island in two cottages dating to the seventeenth century, a stone’s throw from Rufus Castle and the stunning Church Ope Cove, on the South West Coast Path Although joined to the mainland by a tombolo, a wave formed beach, the island has always been regarded, and self-identified, as somewhere different and the museum’s collection reflects this. Staffed by volunteers from the local community, Portland Museum looks forward to welcoming visitors eager to find out about author Thomas Hardy and museum founder Dr Marie Stopes’ connections to the island. Portland Museum has something to interest everyone!

Reviewed By DonC567 - Saint Thomas, Canada

A diversity of exhibits of historical findings discoved in the local area including early Roman items, fossils, ship wrecks dating back to Viking explorers, etc. Dr. Marie Stopes, the founder of the museum, had an interesting life from the education field (double PHDs), political career, social advocate of birth control, etc. Well before her time!

10. Tout Quarry Sculpture Park and Nature Reserve

DT5 1BW England +44 1305 264620 [email protected] http://www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/toutquarries
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Tout Quarry Sculpture Park and Nature Reserve

An abandoned stone quarry which has now been turned into a nature reserve and stone sculpture park. The remnants of the quarry's limestone has been used to create sculptures within the quarry. The site has been left to regenerate naturally, with control of invasive scrub forming the main management. Tout Quarry is a creative and educational resource for visitors, schools and universities who come to learn about wildlife and stone heritage through Dorset Wildlife Trust and the Portland Sculpture and Quarry Trust. Over the past two years DWT has removed a huge percentage of cotoneaster and thus allowed many native plants and flowers to prosper. UPDATE You may notice some work being done at the North East end of the quarry,a quote from our Warden "At present if you go through that entrance you will follow the path up to a level compacted stone circle. The circle once finished will have 10 'Memory stones' in a sort of sun dial shape. Each stone will be hand carved in situ, incorporating a different Portland theme. For instance one stone will have wildlife carvings, another heritage etc. The stones will also reflect light in different directions."

Reviewed By Joolsmason70 - Weymouth, United Kingdom

Only been here once before and came with my Mum and Alf the dog. Managed to see all of the amazing sculptures this time, stunning scenery, safe for dogs, amazing for kids and a lovely walk leading out onto the coast path overlooking Lyme Bay

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