Church Ope Cove, Portland
Picturesque cove with medieval church ruins, sheltered swimming, and dramatic cliff scenery.
Portland
Chesil Beach Centre (Fine Foundation)
Environmental center interpreting Chesil Beach’s extraordinary geology, Fleet lagoon ecology, and conservation.
Chesil Beach Centre (Fine Foundation)
Environmental center interpreting Chesil Beach’s extraordinary geology, Fleet lagoon ecology, and conservation.
Fossil Forest (Penn’s Weare, Portland)
Remarkable 145-million-year-old in-situ fossil tree stumps from Jurassic period forest on Portland.
Church Ope Cove
Beautiful sheltered cove beneath ruined Rufus Castle with clear waters and historical richness.
Portland Castle
Exceptionally preserved Henry VIII coastal fort from 1539, overlooking Portland Harbour.
Chesil Beach Centre
Environmental education center explaining Chesil Beach’s extraordinary geology and Fleet lagoon ecology.
Tout Quarry Sculpture Park
Unique outdoor sculpture park in disused quarry featuring 60+ contemporary stone artworks.
Portland Museum
Charming museum in 17th-century cottages showcasing fossils, maritime history, and island heritage.
Portland Bird Observatory
Premier birdwatching site recording rare migrants at crucial coastal migration point.