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Portland ‘island’ is a large limestone block that is connected to the Dorset mainland by a narrow causeway. It is the source of Portland Stone, which has been used in many prominent buildings around the world. Portland’s attractions include the historic Portland Castle, and the Governor’s Garden, with its circular amphitheatre and excellent views.
 
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Chesil Beach
Chesil Beach is a world famous 18 mile long shingle bank that runs from Portland to West Bay. It is known for its fantastic natural formation and wildlife. Information about...
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Clarks Village
As Clarks gradually closed down their shoe factory in Street in the 1990s, the site was converted into a special kind of shopping centre. It all began with Clarks own...
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Glastonbury Tor
This famous landmark rises dramatically above the Somerset Levels. From the top there are panoramic views all around. The stark tower at the summit is all that remains of the...
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Portland Bill Lighthouse
The famous Portland Bill lighthouse was built in 1906, stands 35m high and has been keeping shipping safe along this stretch of the Dorset Coast. It is still in working...
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Portland Bird Observatory and Field Centre
The Portland Bird Observatory and Field Centre is situated in the Old Lower Light near to Portland Bill. It is a great place for birdwatchers to observe birds arriving or...
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Portland Castle
This beautiful fortress overlooks Portland Harbour and has a long and fascinating history. The building was constructed by Henry VII in order to defend the coastline against the Spanish...
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Portland Museum
The Portland Museum exhibits the areas colourful history from ship wrecks and smuggling to quarrying, fossils, natural history and temporary exhibitions. There is also a picnic area in the garden...
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The Shoe Museum
An amazing collection of footwear has been gathered together in this museum. Housed in the former factory of shoe manufacturer Clarks, it tells the story of the family firm, which...
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Tout Quarry
Tout Quarry is an abandoned stone quarry which has now been turned into a stone sculpture park. It is situated on the top of Portland near to the Portland Heights...
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Magdalene Hospital   (Approx 3 Miles)
Medieval hospitals were more like almshouses than today's hospitals. This one was founded by Glastonbury Abbey to house 10 poor men. The standard layout was followed: a long hall...
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Glastonbury Abbey   (Approx 4 Miles)
Every year, people from over seventy countries on six different continents visit the sacred site of Glastonbury Abbey in Somerset, England. The 2,000 years of Christianity we are celebrating and...
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Glastonbury Lake Museum   (Approx 4 Miles)
Glastonbury Lake Village Museum has a fine and well researched collection on offer to the visitor that helps to bring to life the history of this beautiful area of Somerset....
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Glastonbury Tribunal   (Approx 4 Miles)
This appealing old building houses the Glastonbury Tourist Information Centre and Glastonbury Lake Village Museum. It makes a good introduction to the long history of the town. The museum takes...
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Somerset Rural Life Museum   (Approx 4 Miles)
The magnificent 14th Century barn shown here dominates the farm which once fed Glastonbury Abbey. Now the Abbey Farm recreates rural life in Victorian Somerset. The Victorian farmhouse with...
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The Chalice Well   (Approx 4 Miles)
Pilgrims come from far and wide to this ancient holy well at the foot of Glastonbury Tor. The Chalice Well is actually a natural spring. Iron from the local rock...
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Somerset Guild of Craftsmen   (Approx 6 Miles)
The Somerset Guild of Master Craftsmen was established in 1933 as a local body to promote the highest standards in craftspeople that operated across the county and to regulate their...
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