Food Scene
This is the perfect place to watch the sun set with a glass of wine in hand. Quiddles opens from morning until sunset each day and has a wonderful menu. It's a little hidden gem run by a friendly team and is very child and dog friendly. It's a big favourite with the locals.
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quiddles cafe
The EsplanadeThis is the perfect place to watch the sun set with a glass of wine in hand. Quiddles opens from morning until sunset each day and has a wonderful menu. It's a little hidden gem run by a friendly team and is very child and dog friendly. It's a big favourite with the locals.
An excellent takeaway fish and chip shop - possibly the best!
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Chesil Chippie
Victoria SquareAn excellent takeaway fish and chip shop - possibly the best!
Sightseeing
This famous lighthouse is situated at the end of the Bill and offers a variety of information on the area, including the history, fossils, birds with educational items and books for purchase . Activities are available for children and for those tall enough, a tour round the lighthouse itself will give fantastic views from the top. Walk along the coast to see the beach huts and watch the fishermen bring in their lobster pots.
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Portland Bill Lighthouse
Old Coastguard CottagesThis famous lighthouse is situated at the end of the Bill and offers a variety of information on the area, including the history, fossils, birds with educational items and books for purchase . Activities are available for children and for those tall enough, a tour round the lighthouse itself will give fantastic views from the top. Walk along the coast to see the beach huts and watch the fishermen bring in their lobster pots.
Parks & Nature
Spot some amazing sculptures as you walk through the quarry famous for it's beautifully natural Portland stone. Perfect for a relaxing and interesting walk.
Tout Quarry
1 TradecroftSpot some amazing sculptures as you walk through the quarry famous for it's beautifully natural Portland stone. Perfect for a relaxing and interesting walk.
This famous stretch of coast leads to the mainland. Search amongst the pebbles to find fossils - but don't take any home as it's not allowed!
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Chesil Beach
This famous stretch of coast leads to the mainland. Search amongst the pebbles to find fossils - but don't take any home as it's not allowed!
Arts & Culture
It may be tiny but it has a wealth of historical artefacts and information on the island. From the museum take a walk down Church Ope - a hidden cove of natural beauty. See if you can spot the pirate gravestones on the way.
Portland Museum station
It may be tiny but it has a wealth of historical artefacts and information on the island. From the museum take a walk down Church Ope - a hidden cove of natural beauty. See if you can spot the pirate gravestones on the way.
This small but beautiful castle was one of Henry VIII's finest coastal forts built to defend the country from invasion from France and the Holy Roman Empire. Definitely worth a visit.
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Portland Castle
This small but beautiful castle was one of Henry VIII's finest coastal forts built to defend the country from invasion from France and the Holy Roman Empire. Definitely worth a visit.
Essentials
Just up the road is a great little Co-op with everything you could need. Fresh bread and pastries are available in the morning but be quick!
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The Co-op
83 FortuneswellJust up the road is a great little Co-op with everything you could need. Fresh bread and pastries are available in the morning but be quick!
For a big shop there is a large Tesco on the island in Easton.
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Tesco Superstore
Park RoadFor a big shop there is a large Tesco on the island in Easton.
Drinks & Nightlife
It's a great pub with lovely food, especially the fresh fish, and gives a warm friendly welcome to all. It also serves a great pint! Perfect for relaxing by the open fire in the winter and admiring the sea views in the summer.
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The Cove House Inn
91 ChiswellIt's a great pub with lovely food, especially the fresh fish, and gives a warm friendly welcome to all. It also serves a great pint! Perfect for relaxing by the open fire in the winter and admiring the sea views in the summer.
Everything Else
Weymouth is a traditional seaside town with a great sandy beach. The town itself has some interesting little shops and plenty of coffee shops.
Brewers Quay, situated in Weymouth's Old Harbour area and formerly known as the Devonish Brewery, is an arts, crafts and antiques emporium that has over 120 retailers selling a wide-variety of items, including antiques, locally made arts and crafts, retro goods and high-quality locally sourced and produced food.
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Weymouth
Weymouth is a traditional seaside town with a great sandy beach. The town itself has some interesting little shops and plenty of coffee shops.
Brewers Quay, situated in Weymouth's Old Harbour area and formerly known as the Devonish Brewery, is an arts, crafts and antiques emporium that has over 120 retailers selling a wide-variety of items, including antiques, locally made arts and crafts, retro goods and high-quality locally sourced and produced food.