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Portland Bill Lighthouse, Isle of Portland

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At Portland Bill Lighthouse, discover the 300-year-old history of all the lighthouses that have stood on this spot, warning ships and sailors. Take a guided tour of the current structure, a white and red tower dating from 1906, and hear stories of the island and infamous wrecks. A visitor center and private museum occupy the former headquarters of the lighthouse keeper. Climb 153 steps to the top of the 35 m (114 ft) beacon for sweeping views. Make Portland Bill Lighthouse a centerpiece of your Isle of Portland vacation itinerary, and find what else is worth visiting using our Isle of Portland online trip planner .
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  • By 93douglasa
    Visited on a very windy Saturday, gusting over 100mph winds. But we did experience very salty sea spray. Did not get to go up the lighthouse, but the visitor centre and gift shop were a delight. Good ...  more »
  • By Louise P
    What a load of tosh. Closed for tours until March. Website doesn’t tell you that on front pages - only if you click on a specific day. Visitor centre is utterly boring and tiny. More of a room than a ...  more »
  • By Bishop6
    We drove through the Isle of Portland just to see the lighthouse, knowing that it would be closed when we got there, but as we were only in the area for a short while, that was the best we could manag...  more »
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  • By Janet Harper
    Very popular place to visit. I always take my visitors there. Plenty of history. Very large car park and reasonable price. Try The Lobster Pot for lunch or just a coffee you won't be disappointed. Lovely walks and huge playing field ideal for a kick about, cricket, dog walk or just a leisurely stroll. Enjoy whatever the weather.
  • By beth butcher
    Well worth a visit if on the island. The views are stunning. You can climb over the rocks in the old quarry (and sometimes find fossils), enjoy an ice cream while watching the waves and at certain times of the year, go up the lighthouse.
  • By garry sawers
    Nice place to visit beautiful views gift shops and food and guided tours but there is a height restriction I couldn't go to the top of the lighthouse as my daughter aged 3 was to small even though she's tall for a 3 year old slightly disappointed but we're living in a age where health and safety are way over the top.. Apart from that minor issue it was good afternoon with remarkable views
  • By Azam Chaudhri
    What an amazing and lovely place to visit. Has superb views and a lovely grassy area on the coastline. Has a shop serving ice creams and a cafe/restaurant for food. A gift shop is on site too. The car park is plenty big enough too. We'll worth a day out. Then you also get to see the amazing lighthouse which is just such an iconic building.
  • By Tom Moffitt
    Understanding and friendly staff. Reasonably priced tickets and shop. Easy to park. Area surrounding it is great for exploring. Cafe nearby for refreshments. Toilets clean and tidy right by car park.
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