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Portland Bill Lighthouse

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Portland Bill and Chesil Beach are the graveyards of many vessels that failed to reach Weymouth or Portland Roads. The Portland Race is caused by the meeting of the tides between the Bill and the Shambles sandbank about 3 miles SE. Strong currents break the sea so fiercely that from the shore a continuous disturbance can be seen. Portland Bill Lighthouse guides vessels heading for Portland and Weymouth through these hazardous waters as well as acting as a waymark for ships navigating the English Channel. The Shambles sandbank is marked by a red sector light.

Lighthouse has a visitor centre.

If you want more information on the area visit our local Weymouth Destination page or our regional Dorset Destination page.
Place Category: See & Do
Place Tags: Lighthouses

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Portland Bill Lighthouse, Portland Bill, Weymouth, Dorset , United Kingdom

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Portland Bill Lighthouse 7 Day Weather Forecast

Today
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Expect a temp in the range 8.1℃ to 8.9℃ with wind speed 9.2 m/sec (NNW)
Wednesday, Apr 17
fair_night
Expect a temp in the range 7.9℃ to 8.6℃ with wind speed 8.8 m/sec (NNW)
Thursday, Apr 18
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Expect a temp in the range 5.6℃ to 7.4℃ with wind speed 7 m/sec (N)
Friday, Apr 19
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Expect a temp in the range 10.4℃ to 10.9℃ with wind speed 10 m/sec (W)
Saturday, Apr 20
clearsky_night
Expect a temp in the range 7.2℃ to 9.1℃ with wind speed 5.2 m/sec (N)
Sunday, Apr 21
cloudy
Expect a temp in the range 7.8℃ to 9.9℃ with wind speed 3.4 m/sec (NNE)
Monday, Apr 22
cloudy
Expect a temp in the range 10℃ to 10.9℃ with wind speed 3.3 m/sec (WNW)

Our Weymouth weather forecast is from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

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While visiting Portland Bill Lighthouse, take the opportunity to explore other attractions in the area.

Events

Bournemouth Air Festival

The Bournemouth Air Festival includes various flying programmes, entertainment, live music and evening fireworks. Read more…
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Church Ope Cove Beach

Church Ope Cove beach is a pebble beach with a small stream on the eastern side of Portland and as Read more…
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Portland Castle

Portland Castle overlooks Portland harbour and onwards to Weymouth. The castle was built by Henry VIII to defend the anchorage Read more…
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Hamm Beach

Hamm Beach is within Portland Harbour near Weymouth on the Dorset coast. This shingle beach, which runs along the causeway Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches and Dog Friendly
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Billy Winter’s Beach Bar & Diner

Billy Winter’s is a beach bar and diner beside the boatyard on Hamm Beach, looking out into Portland Harbour. The Read more…
Place Tags: Cafes
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Place to eat

Crab House Cafe

Beach: Chesil BeachView: Situated right on the beach overlooking the Portland coastWhat’s on the menu?: Specialising in all types of Read more…
Place Tags: Cafes
8.04 km
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Sandsfoot Castle Beach

Sandsfoot Castle beach within Portland Harbour is sand and rocks. This is a small private beach with a rocky backdrop Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches
8.87 km
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Castle Cove Portland Harbour Beach

Castle Cove beach in Portland Harbour is just a five minute walk from Weymouth Town Centre. The beach is sand, Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches
9.2 km
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Newtons Cove Beach

Newton’s Cove is a small cove between the main Weymouth beach and Portland Harbour, next to the Nothe Fort. The cove Read more…
Place Tags: Beaches
10.02 km
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Weymouth lifeboat station

Weymouth lifeboat station was established in 1869 and operates inshore and all weather lifeboats. Station is only open by appointment Read more…
Place Tags: Lifeboats
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