Castletown D-Day Centre, Isle of Portland

Name: Castletown D-Day Centre
Address: Admiralty Buildings, Isle of Portland, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 7850 243675

#28 among attractions in Isle of Portland

Military museum, History museum, Museum

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Castletown D-Day Centre (address: Admiralty Buildings) is a place located in Isle of Portland (England kingdom) and belongs to the category of military museum, history museum, museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 16 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 50°34'6"N latitude and 2°26'38"W longitude.

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Portland Castle (forts and castles, 4 min walk), Royal Navy Cemetery (cemetery, 10 min walk), Victoria Gardens (park, 11 min walk).

Coordinates: 50°34'6"N, 2°26'38"W

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Admiralty BuildingsIsle of Portland United Kingdom

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+44 7850 243675

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Castletown D-Day Centre – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, Portland Castle, Portland Cenotaph, Tout Quarry.

0.5 miW
Sailing, Boat tours, Tours
Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, Isle of Portland
14 min walk • Nestled on the rugged coastline of the Isle of Portland in the United Kingdom, the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy is a premier event venue that has made a name for itself in the world of competitive sailing.
~650 ftW
Forts and castles, Museum, Military museum
Portland Castle, Isle of Portland
4 min walk • Portland Castle is an artillery fort constructed by Henry VIII on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, between 1539 and 1541. It formed part of the King's Device programme to protect against invasion from France and the Holy Roman Empire, and defended the Portland Roads anchorage.
0.9 miS
Memorial
Portland Cenotaph, Isle of Portland
22 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.
1.1 miS
Park, Nature and wildlife
Tout Quarry, Isle of Portland
29 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.
0.6 miS
Nightlife
The Cove House Inn, Fortuneswell
15 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.
0.8 miS
Monuments and statues
Chiswell Earthworks, Isle of Portland
20 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.
~1960 ftSE
Cemetery
Royal Navy Cemetery, Isle of Portland
10 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.
0.6 miS
Church
United Reformed Church, Isle of Portland
16 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.
0.4 miS
Park
Victoria Gardens, Isle of Portland
11 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.
0.7 miS
Church
Underhill Methodist Church, Isle of Portland
18 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.
0.9 miSE
Forts and castles, Historical place
Verne High Angle Battery, Isle of Portland
22 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Castletown D-Day Centre open?

Castletown D-Day Centre is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Friday 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Saturday 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Sunday 10:30 am - 3:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Castletown D-Day Centre?

Nearby attractions include Portland Castle, Isle of Portland (4 min walk), Royal Navy Cemetery, Isle of Portland (10 min walk), Victoria Gardens, Isle of Portland (11 min walk), Weymouth and Portland (12 min walk).