RAF Portland, Isle of Portland

Name: RAF Portland
Address: Glacis, New Ground, Isle of Portland, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 7810 485351

#34 among attractions in Isle of Portland

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RAF Portland is a former Royal Air Force and ROTOR radar station on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, England. Located close to the Verne Citadel and East Cliff, the station was established in the 1950s as part of a nationwide air defence radar system built by the British Government during the Cold War. The station became a scheduled monument in 2004 and is now the site of the community farm, Fancy's Family Farm. ()

Built: 1950 (74 years ago)Coordinates: 50°33'33"N, 2°25'55"W

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Glacis, New GroundIsle of Portland United Kingdom

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+44 7810 485351

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Nearby attractions include: Portland Cenotaph, The Cove House Inn, Chiswell Earthworks, Royal Navy Cemetery.

0.5 miSW
Memorial
Portland Cenotaph, Isle of Portland
12 min walk • The Portland Cenotaph is a war memorial located on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, England. It is situated at New Ground, looking down to Underhill of the island and overlooking Chesil Beach, as it stands in front of Portland Heights Hotel.
0.7 miW
Nightlife
The Cove House Inn, Fortuneswell
19 min walk • The Cove House Inn is an 18th-century public house on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, England. It is situated within the village of Chiswell, and alongside Chesil Beach on the esplanade. The Cove House Inn remains one of Portland's most popular pubs, and has been reputed to be one of the best inns for panoramic views in the area.
0.7 miW
Monuments and statues
Chiswell Earthworks, Isle of Portland
17 min walk • Chiswell Earthworks is a land sculpture, located on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, England. It is found above Chesil Beach's most southerly part Chesil Cove, at the end of the promenade sea wall, towards West Weares. It was created by John Maine RA, between 1986 and 1993.
0.5 miNW
Cemetery
Royal Navy Cemetery, Isle of Portland
13 min walk • Royal Naval Cemetery is a cemetery on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, England. The site overlooks Portland Harbour, and is found below the main entrance to the Verne Citadel.
0.7 miW
Church
United Reformed Church, Isle of Portland
17 min walk • The United Reformed Church is a former United Reformed Church in Chiswell, on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, England. It was founded in 1825 and closed in 2009.
0.7 miW
Park
Victoria Gardens, Isle of Portland
19 min walk • Victoria Gardens is a public garden, located at Underhill, Isle of Portland, Dorset, England. It is found close to Fortuneswell village and overlooks both Victoria Square and Chiswell.
~1940 ftW
Church
Underhill Methodist Church, Isle of Portland
10 min walk • Underhill Methodist Church is a Methodist Church, opened in 1899, located in Fortuneswell, on the Isle of Portland, Dorset. It was built between 1898–1899, replacing a 1793 chapel built by Robert Carr Brackenbury, the founder of Methodism on Portland.
~500 ftSW
Forts and castles, Historical place
Verne High Angle Battery, Isle of Portland
3 min walk • The Verne High Angle Battery is a former 19th-century gun battery on the Isle of Portland in Dorset, England. Situated close to the Verne Citadel, the battery is Grade II Listed, and forms part of the citadel's scheduled monument status.
0.8 miW
Area
Chiswell, Fortuneswell
20 min walk • Chiswell, sometimes, is a small village at the southern end of Chesil Beach, in Underhill, on the Isle of Portland in Dorset. It is the oldest settlement on the island, having formerly been known as Chesilton.
~1190 ftNW
Forts and castles
Verne Citadel, Isle of Portland
6 min walk • Verne Citadel is a 19th-century citadel on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, England. Located on the highest point of Portland, Verne Hill, it sits in a commanding position overlooking Portland Harbour, which it was built to defend.
0.6 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Royal Manor Theatre, Isle of Portland
16 min walk • Royal Manor Theatre is a theatre located in Fortuneswell, Isle of Portland, Dorset, England. Formerly a Methodist chapel, the building was later converted into the Royal Manor Theatre, which opened in 1978.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is RAF Portland open?

RAF Portland is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to RAF Portland?

Nearby attractions include Verne High Angle Battery, Isle of Portland (3 min walk), Verne Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery, King Barrow Quarry (6 min walk), Nicodemus Knob, Isle of Portland (6 min walk), Verne Citadel, Isle of Portland (6 min walk).