Guidebook for Isle of Portland
Food Scene
Grab some award winning fish and chips then head over to Chesil Beach to enjoy the view.
Vegan menu and gluten free option available.
Click and collect or delivery via website www.chesilchippie.co.uk
Wednesday -Saturday 4-8pm
Plus lunchtimes on Fridays
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Chesil Chippie
Victoria SquareGrab some award winning fish and chips then head over to Chesil Beach to enjoy the view.
Vegan menu and gluten free option available.
Click and collect or delivery via website www.chesilchippie.co.uk
Wednesday -Saturday 4-8pm
Plus lunchtimes on Fridays
Right on the beach with amazing views of Chesil, enjoy the best sunset in the world. Casual, fun and friendly atmosphere.
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quiddles cafe
The EsplanadeRight on the beach with amazing views of Chesil, enjoy the best sunset in the world. Casual, fun and friendly atmosphere.
Beautiful art gallery and café with hidden sculpture garden. Just a stones throw from our property. Great for breakfast, brunch or lunch in Easton.
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White Stones Art Cafe
13 Easton StBeautiful art gallery and café with hidden sculpture garden. Just a stones throw from our property. Great for breakfast, brunch or lunch in Easton.
Award winning seafood restaurant. Recommend booking and always very popular.
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Crab House Café
Portland RoadAward winning seafood restaurant. Recommend booking and always very popular.
Little bakery with homemade goodies, fresh bread and filled baguettes. Stones throw from 35 B&B
Miss Piggys Pantry
Little bakery with homemade goodies, fresh bread and filled baguettes. Stones throw from 35 B&B
Quirky little diner/café right on Hamm Beach, Portland. Open Wednesday - Sunday for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stunning views of Portland harbour. Cocktails, homemade goodies, pizzas & more.
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Billy Winters
Portland Beach RoadQuirky little diner/café right on Hamm Beach, Portland. Open Wednesday - Sunday for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stunning views of Portland harbour. Cocktails, homemade goodies, pizzas & more.
When you think Portland, you think Portland Bill. So after exploring the rocks and lighthouse enjoy a cream tea or crab sandwich from the Lobster Pot. Beautiful views and the best homemade scones.
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Lobster Pot
Portland Bill RoadWhen you think Portland, you think Portland Bill. So after exploring the rocks and lighthouse enjoy a cream tea or crab sandwich from the Lobster Pot. Beautiful views and the best homemade scones.
Enjoy the views of Portland harbour and marina from this modern bar/restaurant. Great place to enjoy drinks or food. Regular events and live music. You can jump on the seasonal ferry that goes to and from Weymouth Harbour too.
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The Boat That Rocks
7 Hamm Beach RdEnjoy the views of Portland harbour and marina from this modern bar/restaurant. Great place to enjoy drinks or food. Regular events and live music. You can jump on the seasonal ferry that goes to and from Weymouth Harbour too.
Our favourite Italian restaurant in Weymouth, right on the seafront. Stunning views of Weymouth bay. The décor is beautiful with elegant furnishing. Try their Peach belini for pre dinner drinks.
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Al Molo
Our favourite Italian restaurant in Weymouth, right on the seafront. Stunning views of Weymouth bay. The décor is beautiful with elegant furnishing. Try their Peach belini for pre dinner drinks.
Small independent bistro on Weymouth seafront, specialising in great seafood. Perfect spot for lunch or dinner in Weymouth.
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Sea Beats
86 The EsplanadeSmall independent bistro on Weymouth seafront, specialising in great seafood. Perfect spot for lunch or dinner in Weymouth.
Vegan and veggie cafe, highly recommended for breakfast or lunch near Weymouth Harbour.
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The Secret Garden Café
19 South StreetVegan and veggie cafe, highly recommended for breakfast or lunch near Weymouth Harbour.
Traditional Pub right on Chesil Beach... bookings are recommended as they are very very busy.
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Cove House Inn
91 ChiswellTraditional Pub right on Chesil Beach... bookings are recommended as they are very very busy.
Frontline Cafe
Lerret RoadParks & Nature
The sculptures found within the quarry landscape have been carved into the rock face and quarry boulders, constructed from the shale or worked from the quarry landscape itself. New for 2017 they have installed the
‘Memory Stones’ at the new entrance into the quarry.
See if you can find the 'falling man'. Enjoy the beautiful views from the coastal path. Only 10mins walk from us.
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Tout Quarry Sculpture Park and Nature Reserve
The sculptures found within the quarry landscape have been carved into the rock face and quarry boulders, constructed from the shale or worked from the quarry landscape itself. New for 2017 they have installed the
‘Memory Stones’ at the new entrance into the quarry.
See if you can find the 'falling man'. Enjoy the beautiful views from the coastal path. Only 10mins walk from us.
Sculpture by the Lakes
Unique, tranquil and relaxing place… enjoy
Free entry, beautiful family day out.
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Kingston Maurward Park and Gardens
Free entry, beautiful family day out.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you are wanting a night out, the best place to start is Weymouth Harbour. You can find seafood restaurants, casual bistros and lots of pubs right on both sides of the harbour. Perfect way to start your evening. Then head into the town centre and Weymouth seafront for late night bars, cocktails & live music.
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Cảng Weymouth
13 Custom House QuayIf you are wanting a night out, the best place to start is Weymouth Harbour. You can find seafood restaurants, casual bistros and lots of pubs right on both sides of the harbour. Perfect way to start your evening. Then head into the town centre and Weymouth seafront for late night bars, cocktails & live music.
The Nook
54-55 The EsplanadeDid anyone say Cocktails???
Sightseeing
We refer to the churchyard ruins as Pirates Graveyard….. take a stroll and you’ll see why!
10 minute’s walk from us through Wakeham, upon the east side of Portland. This beautiful, hidden cove has tranquil blue waters. Overlooking the cove are the ruins of the oldest castle upon Portland called Bow and Arrow Castle.
Walk down the footpath to the left of Pennsylvania Castle and visit the ruins of the old church & Pirate’s graveyard.
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Church Ope Cove
Pennsylvania RoadWe refer to the churchyard ruins as Pirates Graveyard….. take a stroll and you’ll see why!
10 minute’s walk from us through Wakeham, upon the east side of Portland. This beautiful, hidden cove has tranquil blue waters. Overlooking the cove are the ruins of the oldest castle upon Portland called Bow and Arrow Castle.
Walk down the footpath to the left of Pennsylvania Castle and visit the ruins of the old church & Pirate’s graveyard.
Located in Wakeham just 10 minute’s walk from us.
Founded by Dr Marie Stopes the famous birth control pioneer in 1929 and who gifted the cottages to the people of Portland in 1930. It is housed in two, 17th century, picturesque thatched Portland Stone cottages, nestling above Church Ope Cove. Be prepared to be amazed by the new displays based on all our specialist themes - Stone, Sea & Shipwrecks, Local Archaeology and Famous Portland People.
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Portland Museum
217 WakehamLocated in Wakeham just 10 minute’s walk from us.
Founded by Dr Marie Stopes the famous birth control pioneer in 1929 and who gifted the cottages to the people of Portland in 1930. It is housed in two, 17th century, picturesque thatched Portland Stone cottages, nestling above Church Ope Cove. Be prepared to be amazed by the new displays based on all our specialist themes - Stone, Sea & Shipwrecks, Local Archaeology and Famous Portland People.
No visit to Portland is complete without a visit to Portland Bill and Lighthouse. 5 minutes by car, jump on the open top bus or walk the coastal path approximately 3 miles.
Portland Bill is the graveyard of many vessels that failed to reach Weymouth or Portland Roads. From the shore, you can see the Portland Race, a meeting of the tides that causes a continuous disturbance. Don't forget to stop for a Dorset cream tea at the Lobster Pot.
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Portland Bill Lighthouse
Old Coastguard CottagesNo visit to Portland is complete without a visit to Portland Bill and Lighthouse. 5 minutes by car, jump on the open top bus or walk the coastal path approximately 3 miles.
Portland Bill is the graveyard of many vessels that failed to reach Weymouth or Portland Roads. From the shore, you can see the Portland Race, a meeting of the tides that causes a continuous disturbance. Don't forget to stop for a Dorset cream tea at the Lobster Pot.
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 the First and Second World Wars.
Afterwards take a stroll along the marina where you will find the Mess Deck Cafe or Boat that Rocks Restaurant.
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Portland Castle
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 the First and Second World Wars.
Afterwards take a stroll along the marina where you will find the Mess Deck Cafe or Boat that Rocks Restaurant.
Walk the coastal path & old railway line from Ferry bridge stumble across this hidden gem. Beautiful gardens, café serving cream teas & Sandsfoot Castle ruins with beach below.
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Lâu đài Sandsfoot
39 Old Castle RdWalk the coastal path & old railway line from Ferry bridge stumble across this hidden gem. Beautiful gardens, café serving cream teas & Sandsfoot Castle ruins with beach below.
Located at the entrance to Weymouth Harbour the Fort is a labyrinth of underground passageways and outdoor areas with stunning views of the Jurassic Coast. The Fort is filled with displays, mammoth guns and cinema areas that chart the history of this large and magnificent Victorian structure. The Fort has a great little cafe serving brunch and lunch.
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Nothe Fort
Barrack RoadLocated at the entrance to Weymouth Harbour the Fort is a labyrinth of underground passageways and outdoor areas with stunning views of the Jurassic Coast. The Fort is filled with displays, mammoth guns and cinema areas that chart the history of this large and magnificent Victorian structure. The Fort has a great little cafe serving brunch and lunch.
Great day out and stunning views from the coastal paths that lead from Durdle door to West Lulworth. Eroded by time and nature, Durdle Door is one of Dorset’s most photographed and iconic landmarks. It is located on the Lulworth Estate in south Dorset and is part of the Jurassic Coast. The coastline is of such international geological importance that it was designated England’s first natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2001 and is now part of a family of natural wonders including America’s Grand Canyon and Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
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Cửa Durdle
Great day out and stunning views from the coastal paths that lead from Durdle door to West Lulworth. Eroded by time and nature, Durdle Door is one of Dorset’s most photographed and iconic landmarks. It is located on the Lulworth Estate in south Dorset and is part of the Jurassic Coast. The coastline is of such international geological importance that it was designated England’s first natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2001 and is now part of a family of natural wonders including America’s Grand Canyon and Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.
10miles from Portland along the beautiful coastal path you will find this lovely village. Visit the Abbotsbury swannery to see over 300 nesting swans or explore the Sub-Tropical Gardens.
The beautiful Jurassic coast can be explored from here including Burton Bradstock where you’ll find The Hive Café or travel a little further and explore West Bay & Bridport, where Broadchurch was filmed…… just stunning scenery.
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Abbotsbury
10miles from Portland along the beautiful coastal path you will find this lovely village. Visit the Abbotsbury swannery to see over 300 nesting swans or explore the Sub-Tropical Gardens.
The beautiful Jurassic coast can be explored from here including Burton Bradstock where you’ll find The Hive Café or travel a little further and explore West Bay & Bridport, where Broadchurch was filmed…… just stunning scenery.
Free parking in the National Trust car park. Explore the many coastal walks and beaches.
Fancy a longer walk, hike along the coastal path to Durdle Door and West Lulworth. Grab a pub lunch then walk it off on the way back.
Stunning scenery in every direction.
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Ringstead Bay
Free parking in the National Trust car park. Explore the many coastal walks and beaches.
Fancy a longer walk, hike along the coastal path to Durdle Door and West Lulworth. Grab a pub lunch then walk it off on the way back.
Stunning scenery in every direction.
Go feed the animals and explore the coastal walks nearby.
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Fancy's Farm
GlacisGo feed the animals and explore the coastal walks nearby.
Dorset County Museum
High West StreetActivities
Portland and Weymouth is amazing for outdoor activities.
Head down to Portland Sailing Academy, Portland Harbour and you can hire SUP’s, kayaks & windsurfing kit from OTC. Highly recommended and very friendly bunch.
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The Official Test Centre
Hamm Beach RoadHead down to Portland Sailing Academy, Portland Harbour and you can hire SUP’s, kayaks & windsurfing kit from OTC. Highly recommended and very friendly bunch.
Hamm Beach, half way along the main beach road on right. You can hire watersports kit here and go paddleboarding, watch the kite surfers or sip a cocktail from Billy Winters Beach Diner.
Hamm Beach Road
Hamm Beach RoadHamm Beach, half way along the main beach road on right. You can hire watersports kit here and go paddleboarding, watch the kite surfers or sip a cocktail from Billy Winters Beach Diner.
109 Watersports
109 Portland RdGreat local windsurf shop with expert advice and friendly service.
Weymouth Watersports
Fab indoor bouldering centre with friendly people
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The hangout climbing ltd
1 South WayFab indoor bouldering centre with friendly people
The Official Test Centre
Hamm Beach RoadHosts of the 2018 Olympics - we have World Class facilities and waters
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Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy
Hosts of the 2018 Olympics - we have World Class facilities and waters