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| Portland, reached over a causeway
to this nearly-an island piece of land,4½ miles long by 1¾ miles wide, with its famous
naval roots.
The only other industry was quarrying for the famous Portland
Stone, used on many famous buildings all over the world including
St Paul's Cathedral in London and the United Nation Headquarters
in New York.
To the east is Portland Harbour, with breakwaters constructed in
the last century by prisoners from Portland's Verne Prison.
From 1872 to 1985 it was one of the United Kingdom's main
naval bases. The naval base is now closed, and the large base
is being developed for other uses.
To the south there a new lighthouse, next to an older lighthouse. |
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Location
Map of Portland |
What
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Portland Tourist Attractions
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 Portland
Castle, built
by Henry VIII, audio tour, events at the weekends in the summer,shop,
etc, Tel: 01305 820539 
Open: Apr-Oct Map |
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Museum, in cottage
used by Hardy in his book The Well Beloved, Tel: 01305 821804
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Where
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Yeates Road Portland DT5 2EN
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Modern friendly Hotel with Stunning views from **NEW** Bar, Bistro and Coffee shop over Weymouth, Chesil Beach & 2012 Sailing Venue. Facilities include Leisure Centre with Heated Swimming Pool, Sauna, Steam room and squash court..
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Easton Lane Portland DT5 1BW
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Situated at the heart of the Jurassic coast, at the summit of the Isle of Portland and close to Easton village. Portland Lodge offers clean,fresh rooms,comfortable beds,en suite showers & a full English breakfast.
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Hardy House Castle Town Portland DT5 1AU
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Formerly a Royal Navy Admiral’s home, this Edwardian building boasts spectacular views over Portland harbour and Lyme Bay. YHA Portland also provides a communal kitchen, a TV lounge and free parking.
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Southwell Park Portland DT5 2NA
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Located on Portland's historic cliff tops, The Venue Hotel offers panoramic sea views from its restaurant, which serves locally caught fish. Free on-site parking is possible and a pool, sauna and steam room are available in the Ocean Spa centre.
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Chiswell Portland DT5 1AW Tel: 01244 357717
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There is plenty to see and do in this stunning area of Dorset, including walking, cycling, fishing and a range of watersports, and Sea Shanty in Chiswell is the ideal place from which to explore all that the region has to offer....
Sleeps up to 6 in 3 bedrooms
. Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 258.00-592.00
Phone Bookings & Enquiries: 01244 357717
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Fortuneswell Portland DT5 1NJ Tel: 01244 357717
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Mallams is a link detached, former fishermans cottage in the village of Fortuneswell on the Isle of Portland which is accessed from the mainland along Chesil Beach....
Sleeps up to 6 in 3 bedrooms
. Changeover Day: Sat Price Guide: 189.00-609.00
Phone Bookings & Enquiries: 01244 357717
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Southwell Portland DT5 2EF
Tel: 01305 861044 Fishermans Cottage is a charming detached 18th century cottage on the edge of Southwell, with excellent sea views.
Three bedrooms sleeping 6 people with all modern comforts you desire.
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Days Out in and around Portland
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| Visit the resort of Weymouth
and then historic Dorchester. |
Towns near Portland To Visit - straight line distance:
Weymouth Tourist Information (4.46 miles) West Lulworth Tourist Information (9.63 miles) Abbotsbury Tourist Information (10.74 miles) Dorchester Tourist Information (11.28 miles) |
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Area
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