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The Top 20 Attractions around Weymouth And Portland

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Weymouth And Portland. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Weymouth And Portland is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 12, 2025

Portland Bill Lighthouse

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Portland Bill Lighthouse reopened in 2015 as a visitor centre. You can now climb to the top of the lighthouse and experience breathtaking views over the Dorset coastline. The former …

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Pulpit Rock, Portland Bill

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Pulpit Rock is a wonderful spectacle to behold on the Dorset coast. Formed as a result of quarrying during the late 19th century, the name comes from the stack’s resemblance to an open bible leaning on a pulpit.

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Church Ope Cove

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Church Ope Cove is a sheltered and secluded spot with soft sand and turquoise waters. One of Portland’s hidden gems, and the only beach on the eastern side of the …

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Old Higher Lighthouse

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The Higher Lighthouse on the western edge of Portland. It was built in the 18th century and used until 1906. Today there are three holiday cottages on the site using …

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Jubilee Clock Tower, Weymouth

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The Jubilee Clock Tower is a free-standing clock tower on the Esplanade of Weymouth, Dorset, England. It was built and erected in 1888 to commemorate the Golden jubilee of Queen Victoria and became Grade II Listed in 1974.

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Chesil Beach

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Known for Ian McEwan's novel On Chesil Beach, this is a really cool stretch to ride along as you're flanked by the sea on both sides. Bit busy with traffic …

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Sandsfoot Castle and Gardens

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Sandsfoot Castle and Gardens is just minutes from two beaches and the Rodwell Trail.

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Upwey Wishing Well

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This sweet wishing well is actually the source of the River Wey, which flows south and enters the Channel at Weymouth. Unlike the sources of many rivers which are found …

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Historic Loading Crane

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The most famous historic loading crane on the Isle of Portland is the Red Crane, located at the southernmost tip of the island near Portland Bill Lighthouse.
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King George III Statue, Weymouth

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George III travelled to Weymouth for many years at the end of the 18th century, of course: he wanted to swim in the sea.

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Cave Hole

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Cave Hole is a large cave on the south east side of the Isle of Portland, a large peninsular in Dorset, England. It has a blowhole and a wooden crane, …

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The Top 20 Attractions around Weymouth And Portland

Portland Bill Lighthouse

Pulpit Rock, Portland Bill

Church Ope Cove

Old Higher Lighthouse

Jubilee Clock Tower, Weymouth

Chesil Beach

Sandsfoot Castle and Gardens

Upwey Wishing Well

Historic Loading Crane

King George III Statue, Weymouth

Cave Hole

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