We're looking forward as we always do to spring and summer in Weymouth & Portland. There's always something going on. Here's three highlights. Crabchurch 2018 History lovers have a treat in March when once again Weymouth celebrates "Crabchurch 2018" over the weekend, 2nd, 3rd and 4th … [Read more...]
Summer and Beyond in Portland, Dorset
Sunset from Portland over Lyme Bay At Portland Cottages we like to be optimistic and being one of the best (we think the best!) holiday destinations in the South West UK visitors are naturally worried about the weather. Our national pastime is talking about it and it seems to influence everything … [Read more...]
Portland Cottages Video
Watch our video with presenter Sophie Cridland showing you round Sea Dog, Cove & Sunset Cottages. … [Read more...]
Christmas in Weymouth and Portland
Christmas in Weymouth is great fun. This year there is a wide range of activities happening all over the town. Here are just a few of them that all can enjoy. Weymouth's Big Christmas This year Weymouth prepares itself for it's biggest Christmas yet. Stretching from the 4th until the 31st of … [Read more...]
What to do on Portland (When the weather’s not too bright)
August and the summer school holidays in the UK are over but as we wait for a possible Indian Summer we must be prepared for some less than perfect Dorset weather. Here are a few suggestions for dull and rainy days that will allow you to enjoy your stay on Portland undaunted. Portland … [Read more...]
Jurassica Coming to a Portland
To be built in a currently disused quarry Jurassica will have a mixture of classic specimen displays, immersive environments and innovative cutting-edge virtual reality to bring to life more than 200 million years of prehistory. It plans to be the world’s most spectacular prehistoric visitor … [Read more...]
Festivals, Carnivals & Music in Weymouth & Portland for August
The Spirit of Portland Festival - 25 Jul 2015 - 2 Aug 2015 A multi-community based festival, celebrating the unique culture, maritime heritage and natural environment of Portland. Events includes singing, dance and live music combined with open days, talks and walks. On the water raft race, … [Read more...]
Explore Portland by Bike
Portland Bike Hire is a mobile bike hire company. they bring the bikes to you and pick them up after your tour, full details here portlandbikehire.com. They provide routes, guides and trails around Portland, Dorset. You can download free maps and guides from their website. You can download the … [Read more...]
Activities for Easter at the Chesil Beach Centre
The Dorset Wildlife Trust centre has a range of activities over the Easter Holidays for all the family. Fine Foundation Chesil Beach Centre, Portland Road, Weymouth, DT4 9XE. [SY 668 755]. Tel: 01305 206191 Some of the activities are listed below click on the title for more details. Chesil … [Read more...]
A Short History of Portland
Isle of Portland is a limestone tied island. 6 kilometres long and 2.4 Kilometres wide in the English Channel . Portland is 8 kilometres south of the resort of Weymouth form the southern most point of the county of Dorset. A barrier beach over which runs the a354 road connects to chesil beach and … [Read more...]
