Portland/Weymouth

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We’ve come down to Portland in a very impromptu trip and so haven’t had time to plan what to do!

Does anyone have any recommendations for a sandy beach that isn’t too crowded? Or any other ideas about what is a must-see attraction? Other than eating a fuck load of fresh seafood, I haven’t the foggiest about what to do!

You’ve plenty of space on the main beach - head left to get the quieter bit. In Weymouth, Nothe Fort is well worth a visit - there’s a little ferry that takes you across. The Sealife centre’s good and there’s a big crazy golf next to it.
As for Portland, highly recommend getting the ferry across from the old harbour in Weymouth - there are dolphins and seals about at the moment, Jeff the captain usually manages to find some. On the island itself, there’s a D-Day museum next to where the ferry comes in. It’s really interactive- kids can climb on/in tanks etc. If you have English Heritage membership try the castle. Definitely take the open top bus to the Bill. It’s cheap and runs v regularly to get you back to Weymouth.
Lots of good places to eat, Bennett’s fish and chips in Weymouth particularly worth a visit.

If you have a car (not sure how easy it is by bus), tout quarry park on Portland is interesting and there are nice views of the sea.

Weymouth beach is great

Portland Bill

Church Ope Cove

Chesil beach

Go for a drive around some of the nearby villages (Swanage, Abbotsbury)