St Andrew, Isle of Portland

Name: St Andrew
Address: Avalanche Rd, Isle of Portland, DT5 2EQ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1305 824381

#18 among attractions in Isle of Portland

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The Avalanche Memorial Church, also known as the Church of St Andrew, is a Church of England church in Southwell, on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, England. It was built in 1879 and remains active as part of the Portland Parish. The church, along with its boundary wall, has been a Grade II Listed building since September 1978. ()

Coordinates: 50°31'50"N, 2°26'35"W

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Avalanche RdIsle of Portland DT5 2EQ United Kingdom

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+44 1305 824381

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St Andrew – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cave Hole, Pulpit Rock, Rufus Castle, St Andrew's Church.

0.8 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Cave Hole, Isle of Portland
20 min walk • Cave Hole is a large cave on the south east side of the Isle of Portland, a large peninsular in Dorset, England. It has a blowhole and a wooden crane, known as Broad Ope Crane on the cliff top.
1.3 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Pulpit Rock
35 min walk • Pulpit Rock is a coastal feature at Portland Bill, the southern tip of the Isle of Portland, Dorset, England. Representing an open bible leaning on a pulpit, Pulpit Rock was formed in the 1870s after a natural arch was cut away by quarrymen at Bill Quarry.
0.9 miNE
Forts and castles
Rufus Castle, Isle of Portland
24 min walk • Rufus Castle, also known as Bow and Arrow Castle, is a partially ruined castle overlooking Church Ope Cove on Portland, England. Its name derives from King William II, known as William Rufus, for whom the original castle was built. The existing structure dates largely from the late 15th century, making it Portland's oldest castle.
0.8 miNE
Ruins
St Andrew's Church, Isle of Portland
22 min walk • St Andrew's Church is a ruined church located above Church Ope Cove on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, England. St Andrew's was Portland's first parish church and remained as such until the mid-18th century.
0.8 miSW
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Old Lower Lighthouse, Isle of Portland
21 min walk • The Old Lower Lighthouse is a disused 19th-century lighthouse on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, southern England. It is located along the eastern side of Portland Bill.
1.1 miN
Church, Georgian architecture
St George's Church, Isle of Portland
30 min walk • St George's Church is a Church of England church on the Isle of Portland, built between 1754 and 1766 to replace St. Andrew's which had fallen into disuse and was no longer suitable as a place of worship.
1 miNW
Forts and castles
Blacknor Fort, Isle of Portland
26 min walk • Blacknor Fort is a 20th-century fort on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, England. It is located at Blacknor Point on the western side of Portland, close to Weston village.
1.1 miN
Universities and schools
St George's Centre, Isle of Portland
29 min walk • St George's Centre is a former school, built in the 19th century, and now a community information and activity centre on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, England. It is located in the area of Reforne, near the village of Easton.
0.8 miNE
Forts and castles
Pennsylvania Castle, Isle of Portland
21 min walk • Pennsylvania Castle is a Gothic Revival mansion on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, England. It is located in Wakeham and overlooks Church Ope Cove. The castle is Grade II Listed, as is the adjacent gatehouse and lodges, which are now in separate ownership.
1.1 miN
Church
All Saints Church, Isle of Portland
29 min walk • All Saints Church is a Church of England church in Easton, on the Isle of Portland, Dorset. It was consecrated in 1917 and has been a Listed Grade II building since September 1978. The church succeeded to the rights, privileges, registers and silver of the St George's Church.
0.8 miSW
Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse
Old Higher Lighthouse, Isle of Portland
21 min walk • The Old Higher Lighthouse is a disused 19th-century lighthouse on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, southern England. It is located at Branscombe Hill on the west side of Portland, overlooking Portland Bill. The lighthouse is Grade II Listed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Andrew?

Nearby attractions include Coombefield Quarry, Isle of Portland (9 min walk), Perryfield Quarry, Isle of Portland (19 min walk), Cove Holiday Park, Isle of Portland (20 min walk), Portland Windmills, Isle of Portland (20 min walk).