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4 genuinely free places in and around Portland, Dorset — each with an honest receipt for what the day really costs once parking and lunch are counted.

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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.

~£4.00 real costEntry freeParking ~£4.00
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Lunch for 4Lighthouse café; bring layers and a flask
Cost to get there£4.00

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

Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.

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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.

~£3.00 real costEntry freeParking ~£3.00
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Lunch for 4Beach café at Ferrybridge; picnic on the lagoon shore
Cost to get there£3.00

Ferrybridge pay-and-display ~£1.50/hr

Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.

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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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Lunch for 4No café; Easton village shops 10 min walk
Cost to get there£0.00

On-street near Weston Road; no dedicated car park

Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.

Genuinely free — no catch
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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.

~£3.00 real costEntry freeParking ~£3.00

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Lunch for 4Castle tea room if open; Castletown pubs nearby
Cost to get there£3.00

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

Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.

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