St George's Church, Isle of Portland

Name: St George's Church
Address: Isle of Portland, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 117 929 1766

#17 among attractions in Isle of Portland

Church, Georgian architecture

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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. ()

Completed: 1766 (258 years ago)Coordinates: 50°32'49"N, 2°26'38"W

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Isle of Portland United Kingdom

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+44 117 929 1766

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St George's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Portland Cenotaph, Tout Quarry, The Cove House Inn, Chiswell Earthworks.

0.6 miN
Memorial
Portland Cenotaph, Isle of Portland
17 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.
~1990 ftN
Park, Nature and wildlife
Tout Quarry, Isle of Portland
10 min walk • Tout Quarry, now known as Tout Quarry Sculpture Park and Nature Reserve, is a sculpture park and nature reserve based within a disused quarry on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, England. It is located within the north-west corner of Tophill.
1 miN
Nightlife
The Cove House Inn, Fortuneswell
25 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 miN
Monuments and statues
Chiswell Earthworks, Isle of Portland
19 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.
0.9 miSE
Forts and castles
Rufus Castle, Isle of Portland
22 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 miSE
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 miN
Church
Underhill Methodist Church, Isle of Portland
22 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.
0.5 miSW
Forts and castles
Blacknor Fort, Isle of Portland
14 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 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Royal Manor Theatre, Isle of Portland
26 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.
0.8 miNE
Forts and castles
Verne Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery, King Barrow Quarry
20 min walk • Verne Heavy Anti-Aircraft Battery is a World War II anti-aircraft battery on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, England. It is located on private property in the north-east area of the island, south of the Verne Citadel.
0.5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Rock
Tar Rocks
13 min walk • Tar Rocks are coastal rocks on the west side of the Isle of Portland, Dorset, England. The rocks become mostly covered at high tide.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St George's Church?

Nearby attractions include St George's Centre, Isle of Portland (4 min walk), Bowers Quarry, Isle of Portland (6 min walk), Clay Ope, Isle of Portland (9 min walk), Easton Gardens, Isle of Portland (9 min walk).