Free things to do in Portland

4 free-entry places in and around Portland, Dorset. Check parking, opening hours and other costs before you go.

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Portland Bill

The southern tip of the Isle of Portland — lighthouse, Pulpit Rock, tide races and open Channel views on a wild, windy headland.

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Portland Bill

Portland, Dorset

The southern tip of the Isle of Portland — lighthouse, Pulpit Rock, tide races and open Channel views on a wild, windy headland.

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Portland Bill car park ~£2/hr (summer peak higher)

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Chesil Beach at Ferrybridge

The shingle ridge where Chesil meets Portland — calm lagoon water on one side, 18 miles of pebble beach on the other.

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Chesil Beach at Ferrybridge

Portland, Dorset

The shingle ridge where Chesil meets Portland — calm lagoon water on one side, 18 miles of pebble beach on the other.

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Ferrybridge pay-and-display ~£1.50/hr

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Tout Quarry Sculpture Park

Disused stone quarry turned open-air sculpture park — carved works hidden among Portland's wild cliffs and scrub.

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Tout Quarry Sculpture Park

Portland, Dorset

Disused stone quarry turned open-air sculpture park — carved works hidden among Portland's wild cliffs and scrub.

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On-street near Weston Road; no dedicated car park

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Portland Castle (exterior & harbour)

Henry VIII's harbour fortress seen free from the waterfront path and castle grounds approach — going inside is English Heritage and paid.

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Portland Castle (exterior & harbour)

Portland, Dorset

Henry VIII's harbour fortress seen free from the waterfront path and castle grounds approach — going inside is English Heritage and paid.

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Castle pay-and-display if you stop; free street parking further out

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