Location: Isle of Portland
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Things to do in Isle of Portland, England: The Best Nature & Parks
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.
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1. Cave Hole
2. Tout Quarry Sculpture Park and Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 325 reviews
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
3. Church Ope Cove
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4.5 based on 124 reviews
Reviewed By 246joeym - Coventry, United Kingdom
Always a beautiful place to visit. Been visiting for years. A great “hidden gem” toilet facilities on the beach and a place to get water. Very beautiful. The walk back up the cove is steep but the route is properly paved with steps - there are a lot of steps but places to sit for a rest on the way. There is free parking which is brilliant. Beautiful white pebbles and cliff views.
4. Broadcroft Quarry Nature Reserve
5. Governor's Community Garden
6. Victoria Gardens
7. Easton Gardens
8. Chiswell Walled Garden
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3.5 based on 4 reviews
