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Recommended towns & villages near Portland Bill Lighthouse

Fortuneswell, Dorset, on a sunny October afternoon in 2005

Fortuneswell

(3.1 miles, 5.0 km, direction N)

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Portland looking toward Chesil

Portland

(4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction N)

As it juts into the sea Portland is bounded by some of the finest coastal scenery in the land...

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On Weymouth Promenade.

Weymouth

(6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction N)

It was King George III who first put Weymouth on the map as a popular tourist destination after making it his summer holiday residence between 1789 and 1805, where he would bath.....

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Osmington view over golden cab, Dorset

Osmington

(9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction N)

The pretty village of Osmington is situated along the Jurassic coast just 4 miles North-East of the historic resort of Weymouth. It has narrow streets and pretty thatched.....

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Across the Fleet Lagoon

Langton Herring

(9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction NW)

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West Lulworth

West Lulworth

(11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction NE)

One of the most visited geological areas of Britain, Lulworth Cove has recently been placed into the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline...

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Abbotsbury, Dorset, England

Abbotsbury

(12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction NW)

Abbotsbury is a small picturesque and historic village in the county of Dorset...

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Whitcombe, Dorset

Whitcombe

(12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction N)

A small picturesque Dorset village just 2 miles southeast of the historic market town of Dorchester...

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Dorchester

(13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction N)

Dorchester is the county town of Dorset and is the heart of Thomas Hardy's Wessex. On the outskirts of the town you will find Hardy’s birthplace and family home in Higher.....

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Worbarrow Bay, Tyneham, Dorset

Tyneham

(14.4 miles, 23.2 km, direction NE)

Known as the Ghost village of Dorset, the village of Tyneham was requisitioned by the War Office during 1943, with all 225 residents having to leave their homes. The army never.....

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Recommended attractions near Portland Bill Lighthouse

Tout quarry at Portland

Tout Quarry Sculpture Park

(2.5 miles, 3.9 km, direction N)

An abandoned quarry that's now a sculpture park...

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Portland Museum

(3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction N)

This famous museum was founded 75 years ago by Dr.Marie Stopes. She was both the museum's first curator, and the pioneer for.....

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Portland Castle, Dorset

Portland Castle

(3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction N)

This is one of the best preserved of all King Henry VIII's mighty fortresses, built by the monarch to guard the south coast.....

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Nothe Fort, Weymouth

Nothe Fort

(6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction N)

Nothe Fort lies to the east of Weymouth. This spectacular "D" shaped building is preserved as one of the finest pieces of.....

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East Fleet Lagoon along Chesil Beach, Dorset

The Fleet Nature Reserve

(7.6 miles, 12.3 km, direction NW)

Designated as an "Area of Scientific Interest" The Fleet Nature Reserve is a large tidal lagoon which stretches from Abbotsbury.....

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Penquin at SeaLife Centre in Weymouth

Sea Life Park, Weymouth

(7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction N)

A unique mix of indoor and outdoor attractions set in seven acres makes Sea Life a great family day out. The Park offers a day.....

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Chesil Beach

Chesil Beach

(9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction NW)

One of the most remarkable features of England's fantastic coastal scenery is the magnificent stretch known as Chesil Beach,.....

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Durdle Door, Wareham, part of the beautiful Dorset coastline.

Durdle Door

(10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction NE)

On a coast of fabulous high white cliffs there are few views to rival the spectacular Durdle Door. This natural phenomena,.....

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Lulworth Cove, Dorset

Lulworth Cove

(11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction NE)

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Abbotsbury, Dorset

Abbotsbury Abbey

(11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction NW)

Abbotsbury Abbey was founded in the 11th century by a Dane called Orca who was a follower of Cnut. The Abbey dominated the town.....

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