What's on inPortland


Welcome to Portland

Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Portland - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.

Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Portland to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

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Forthcoming events in Portland

Tourist Attractions


Portland Castle

The history of this fortress, which overlooks Portland harbour, is diverse and fascinating. Built by Henry VIII to defend Weymouth against possible French and Spanish invasion, its squat appearance is typical of the artillery forts built in the early 1540s. Unusually for a fortress of this period, the…

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Want to see what other attractions to visit when in Portland? See our list of attractions in Portland, including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.