Why You Should Visit Portland Castle
Portland Castle was built by Henry VIII during his reign of 1540 to protect Weymouth against possible attacks from the armies of France and Spain.
The history of Portland Castle stretches back from the reign of Henry VIII to the Civil War Sieges, when it was used as a jail for prisoners and enemies of Oliver Cromwell. During the Victorian era, the castle became a private residence for Captain Charles Mannering, the man who built what has now become known as the largest man-made breakwater harbour in the world.
Portland Castle was also used as a Seaplane Station during WWI and as an embarkation point for the D-Day invasion of Northern Europe during the Second World War.
| Dates | Opening Times | Days Open |
| 1 Apr - 30 Jun | 10am-5pm | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. |
| 1 Jul - 31 Aug | 10am-6pm | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. |
| 1-30 Sep | 10am-5pm | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. |
| 1-31 Oct | 10am-4pm | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, & Sun. |
| 1 Nov - 31 Mar | Closed | |
Portland Castle is located in Dorset near the A354 road. The nearest populated areas include Dorchester and Weymouth to the north.
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