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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 WWI & WWII.
Monday 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 10:00 - 17:00
Friday 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
Bank Holiday 10:00 - 17:00
Monday 10:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 18:00
Thursday 10:00 - 18:00
Friday 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday 10:00 - 18:00
Sunday 10:00 - 18:00
Bank Holiday 10:00 - 18:00
Monday 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 10:00 - 17:00
Friday 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
Bank Holiday 10:00 - 17:00
Monday 10:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00
Thursday 10:00 - 16:00
Friday 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday 10:00 - 16:00
Bank Holiday 10:00 - 16:00
* Closed from 1st November 2010 - 31st March 2011.
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Family | from £10.50 |
| Adult | from £4.00 |
| Concession | from £3.40 |
| Child 5-15 yrs | from £2.00 |
| Children under 5, members/OVP | free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
From Dorchester, take the A354 to Weymouth. At the first roundabout take a right towards the town centre and seafront. Left at the next roundabout, Radipole Lake is on your left, next roundabout take the 2nd exit. Travel along the harbourside to the next roundabout. Take the 2nd exit, up Boot Hill and continue following the signs for Portland. On reaching the Island, turn left at Victoria Square (follow Brown and White EH Signs).
Train - 2 services an hour from London Waterloo to Weymouth approx 3 hours – National Rail Enquiries 08457 48 49 50 www.southwesttrains.co.uk
National Express 08717 818181 www.nationalexpress.com
3 services daily from London Victoria, daily services from Plymouth, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester and Brighton –
Local transport information – www.traveline.info 0871 200 22 33
Nearest railway station is Weymouth station 4 1/2 miles away. Bus: First Southern National 1, 501 from Weymouth. Waterbus from Brewer's Quay Apr-Oct.