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Portland Castle

A well preserved coastal fort built by Henry VIII to defend Weymouth Harbour against possible French and Spanish attack. Seized by both Parliamentarians and royalists during the Civil War. The castle also played its part during the first and second world wars. Exhibition: 400 hundred years of the castle's history.

Opening Times

April - October 2008 1 Apr 2008 - 31 Oct 2008

Day	Opening Times
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

Tickets Information

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff*
Adult	from £4.00
Concession	from £3.20
Child 5-15 yrs	from £2.00
Children under 5, members/OVP	free

Road Directions

Off A354 (Chesil Beach Road). Turn left at Victoria Square (follow Brown and White EH Signs).

Public Transport Directions

Nearest railway station is Weymouth station 4 miles. Bus: First Southern National 1, 501 from Weymouth. Waterbus from Brewer's Quay Apr-Oct.

Facilities

Gift Shop

Provider Preferences

Haunted
Indoor Attraction
No Smoking Attraction
Of historic, literary or architectural interest
Outdoor Attraction

Accessibility

Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors - Induction loop at all sales points.
Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Audio guide and touch tour.
Guide Dogs Permitted - All areas.
Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
Ramp/Level Access
Toilets for Disabled Visitors