Sightseeing
Enjoy a guided tour of the Trinity House Lighthouse at Portland Bill. For nearly 300 years a lighthouse has stood on Portland Bill to guide vessels heading for Portland and Weymouth and acting as a waymark for vessels navigating in the English Channel. A red sector light warns mariners of the hazardous Shambles Bank lying three miles offshore.
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Portland Bill
Enjoy a guided tour of the Trinity House Lighthouse at Portland Bill. For nearly 300 years a lighthouse has stood on Portland Bill to guide vessels heading for Portland and Weymouth and acting as a waymark for vessels navigating in the English Channel. A red sector light warns mariners of the hazardous Shambles Bank lying three miles offshore.
Rodwell Trail and Sandsfoot Castle and Café
Close to the local’s beaches of Sandsfoot and castle cove, is the Sandsfoot café. Doing fantastic coffee and icecream this is an amazing local beauty spot – overlooking the beautiful Sandsfoot Castle. Perched on the edge of the cliff, Sandsfoot Castle was built by Henry VIII, and has recently been restored for visitors. With beautiful, well kept gardens overlooking Portland Harbour, this is a great place to stop for a coffee after cycling around Portland or a relaxed stroll on the Rodwell trail – which is the former railway line to Wyke Regis.
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Sandsfoot Castle
39 Old Castle RdRodwell Trail and Sandsfoot Castle and Café
Close to the local’s beaches of Sandsfoot and castle cove, is the Sandsfoot café. Doing fantastic coffee and icecream this is an amazing local beauty spot – overlooking the beautiful Sandsfoot Castle. Perched on the edge of the cliff, Sandsfoot Castle was built by Henry VIII, and has recently been restored for visitors. With beautiful, well kept gardens overlooking Portland Harbour, this is a great place to stop for a coffee after cycling around Portland or a relaxed stroll on the Rodwell trail – which is the former railway line to Wyke Regis.
Durdle door and Lulworth cove
Durdle Door is one of the most photographed landmarks along the Jurassic Coast. This rock arch in the sea was formed as a result of the softer rocks being eroded away behind the hard limestones, allowing the sea to punch through them. The name Durdle is derived from an Old English word 'thirl' meaning bore or drill. Below the cliffs lies a sweeping beach that was once three separate coves. This popular beach has no facilities although there are public toilets at Durdle Door Holiday Park. In summer, a mobile kiosk on the path leading to Durdle Door provides ice creams and refreshments.
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Durdle Door
Durdle door and Lulworth cove
Durdle Door is one of the most photographed landmarks along the Jurassic Coast. This rock arch in the sea was formed as a result of the softer rocks being eroded away behind the hard limestones, allowing the sea to punch through them. The name Durdle is derived from an Old English word 'thirl' meaning bore or drill. Below the cliffs lies a sweeping beach that was once three separate coves. This popular beach has no facilities although there are public toilets at Durdle Door Holiday Park. In summer, a mobile kiosk on the path leading to Durdle Door provides ice creams and refreshments.
Blue pool
A beautiful Blue Pool surrounded by 25 acres of heath and woodland at Furzebrook which constantly varies in colour. Very fine clay in suspension in the water diffracts light in different ways, producing a spectrum of colour sometimes green sometimes turquoise. Set in a deep clay bowl, steps lead down to the waters edge or up to views of the Purbeck Hills. The Pool is lined with sandy paths that take you around a huge variety of wildlife and flora in the area. Open 1st March to 30th November from 9:30am to 5pm - later in the summer.
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I-Blue Pool
Furzebrook RoadBlue pool
A beautiful Blue Pool surrounded by 25 acres of heath and woodland at Furzebrook which constantly varies in colour. Very fine clay in suspension in the water diffracts light in different ways, producing a spectrum of colour sometimes green sometimes turquoise. Set in a deep clay bowl, steps lead down to the waters edge or up to views of the Purbeck Hills. The Pool is lined with sandy paths that take you around a huge variety of wildlife and flora in the area. Open 1st March to 30th November from 9:30am to 5pm - later in the summer.
The Lodmoor Country park is 5 minutes walk from the house. It is a 350 acre site with various attractions and park areas, ideal for children and families day out. On the site there is:
Weymouth Sealife centre
Modelworld
9 hole pitch and putt
Pirate Adventure Mini Golf
RSPB Nature reserve
Sandworld. Holds the most amazing sculptures made entirely from sand and water.
Leisure Ranch – formula K Go karts and a giant cresta run slide.
Miniature Railway
SK8 Park
The Green Gym - An outdoor gym comprising of 21 pieces of cardio fitness, muscle toning and stretching equipment is located at five different stations set around a two km trail of the Country Park. The equipment is free to use, is suitable for all ages and fitness levels and no experience is necessary.
Pirate Ship Play Park - A large timber galleon play ship and bird's nest swing in the park.
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Lodmoor Country Park
The Lodmoor Country park is 5 minutes walk from the house. It is a 350 acre site with various attractions and park areas, ideal for children and families day out. On the site there is:
Weymouth Sealife centre
Modelworld
9 hole pitch and putt
Pirate Adventure Mini Golf
RSPB Nature reserve
Sandworld. Holds the most amazing sculptures made entirely from sand and water.
Leisure Ranch – formula K Go karts and a giant cresta run slide.
Miniature Railway
SK8 Park
The Green Gym - An outdoor gym comprising of 21 pieces of cardio fitness, muscle toning and stretching equipment is located at five different stations set around a two km trail of the Country Park. The equipment is free to use, is suitable for all ages and fitness levels and no experience is necessary.
Pirate Ship Play Park - A large timber galleon play ship and bird's nest swing in the park.
A fab day out with play parks and fun areas for kids as well as a host of bigger monkeys!
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Monkey World - I-Centre ye-Ape Rescue
LongthornsA fab day out with play parks and fun areas for kids as well as a host of bigger monkeys!
Weymouth Beach
EsplanadeA great sandy beach and shallow water for young children.
A beach with cafe and kids entertainment nearby. A bit bucket and spade, but keeps the kids happy!
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Bowleaze Cove
Bowleaze CovewayA beach with cafe and kids entertainment nearby. A bit bucket and spade, but keeps the kids happy!
Food scene
Crab House Café
Portland RoadGreat Seafood in a glorious location
Great Food in a spectacular location. Love to get out here when I can.
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The Club House
Beach RoadGreat Food in a spectacular location. Love to get out here when I can.
A great place to let the kids roam around on the beach whilst you wait for your food. Pizza for kids and grown up delicious fish dishes for adults keeps everyone happy.
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Watch House Cafe
A great place to let the kids roam around on the beach whilst you wait for your food. Pizza for kids and grown up delicious fish dishes for adults keeps everyone happy.
Book ahead for this popular locals spot. Their burgers are great, and the service good. Not far from the seafront, hit the esplanade after for an ice cream on the beach.
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The Dorset Burger Company
6 King StBook ahead for this popular locals spot. Their burgers are great, and the service good. Not far from the seafront, hit the esplanade after for an ice cream on the beach.