Name: Portland Bill Lighthouse
Address: DT5 2JT
Rating: 4.5

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“Climbed to the top!”

We took our Grandson to see the lighthouse, thinking as it was out of season, we could only visit... read more

Reviewed yesterday

IsaacsNanna1957

Clanfield, United Kingdom

“Very interesting trip to top of the lighthouse!”

Great trip up to the light at the top of the tower. Vey interesting and so much history. A shame... read more

Reviewed 2 days ago

L6751HIandrewg

Southampton, United Kingdom

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For nearly 300 years a lighthouse has stood on Portland Bill to guide vessels heading for Portland and Weymouth and acting as a waymark for vessels navigating in the English Channel. A red sector light warns mariners of the hazardous Shambles Bank...more

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DT5 2JT, England

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IsaacsNanna1957

Clanfield, United Kingdom

279

Reviewed yesterday

Climbed to the top!

We took our Grandson to see the lighthouse, thinking as it was out of season, we could only visit the visitor centre at the base. So we were thrilled to discover they were doing lighthouse tours on that day. We all enjoyed an invigorating climb...More

Date of experience: February 2019

Thank IsaacsNanna1957

L6751HIandrewg

Southampton, United Kingdom

1611

Reviewed 2 days ago

Very interesting trip to top of the lighthouse!

Great trip up to the light at the top of the tower. Vey interesting and so much history. A shame the old lamp will soon be replaced by LED. Won't be quite the same!

Date of experience: February 2019

Thank L6751HIandrewg

lammy1964

Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

151

Reviewed 2 days ago

Bill

On arrival parked up 50p for an hour that is long enough , was nice took some great pics had a coffee visited the shop didn’t pay the 7 pound to go up the lighthouse think a bit steep lots of open space for kids...More

Date of experience: February 2019

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imogenM-P365

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Reviewed 5 days ago

Amazing

I Recommend this to everyone its so good when had fish and chips,We had ice cream, felt the water splash our legs.

Date of experience: August 2018

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garyharvey261

4733

Reviewed 1 week ago

Put the wind in your hair

We walked to the lighthouse from Portland down the coastal path and it is a very scenic walk and great if you have a four legged friend with you. There are a few steep ups and downs, but generally, not too taxing. There is a...More

Date of experience: February 2019

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madein1963z

Bristol, United Kingdom

116

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Portland Bill Light house

Decided to go and visit Portland. It was very windy, but this made it all the more fun. As long as you have a waterproof jacket and a wooly hat you'll be fine. This is where the coastal water has to head around the point...More

Date of experience: January 2019

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thejonpage

London, United Kingdom

11217

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

It was a 20-minute walk (and I walk pretty fast you bet)

... from the nearest bus station, the lighthouse being on the very southern tip of Portland. Which means that just as I got there, the sunk costs involved had urged me to really explore the tower so thoroughly so as to make it ‘worth the...More

Date of experience: May 2018

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mississippi01

mississippi

3921

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Great place

Fantastic area, great for picin and walking wonderful view, very clean great cafe and toilet big car park very interesting

Date of experience: January 2019

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Hazard1976

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Lovely area

Loved watching the sea on rocks at portland bill honestly can't believe how blue and clear the sea is

Date of experience: December 2018

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Grogoman

London, United Kingdom

10929

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Loads to see, lovely place.

Paid parking is a pain but loads of good photo opportunities all around. Sunset and sunrise are the best times to visit. And it's not crowded in the winter months.

Date of experience: January 2019

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stacey54321

Are children aged 2 and 3 not allowed up the light house even if helped by parents?

29 September 2018|

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Hi Children have to be over a certain height and 2 or 3 year olds are definately to small for safety reasons. The stairs are very steep and narrow and the sides are not secure for little ones.

Natalie B

Can you take dogs in

28 August 2017|

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Only in the shop ( typical & hypocritical) Not allowed up the stairs, nor will they watch over your pet. Rubbish. Left after an hour’ s walk without climbing it.