Overlooking Portland Harbour stands one of Henry VIII’s finest forts, built in the early 1540s to protect against invasion. Today it provides a great day out for visitors and its audio tour, tells of the castle’s 450 year history and the part it played in the First and Second World Wars.
Liberty Road Castletown Dorset Great Bri United Kingdom
Coastal artillery fortress built by Henry VIII to defend Portland harbour from invasion by France and Spain. Run by English heritage.
Lots for kids to interact with for a fairly small but well set up castle
Play the games! Great for kids
Lovely afternoon out. Lobster pot food was good and quick. Lookout for dolphins out at sea - Tracy Sanders
Try Portland Heights Hotel - Russell Durose
Lovely little harbour. Great place to watch the fishing and pleasure boats come and go. - Carl Griffin