Chiswell, Fortuneswell

Name: Chiswell
Address: Fortuneswell, United Kingdom

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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. The small bay at Chiswell is called Chesil Cove, and the beach promenade and sea wall which form Chiswell's coastal defences are a prominent feature. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 50°33'43"N, 2°26'55"W

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Fortuneswell United Kingdom

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Chiswell – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.6 miNW
Sailing, Boat tours, Tours
Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy, Isle of Portland
16 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.
0.4 miN
Forts and castles, Museum, Military museum
Portland Castle, Isle of Portland
12 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.
0.5 miSE
Memorial
Portland Cenotaph, Isle of Portland
14 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 miS
Park, Nature and wildlife
Tout Quarry, Isle of Portland
18 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.
~510 ftS
Nightlife
The Cove House Inn, Fortuneswell
3 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.
~1800 ftS
Monuments and statues
Chiswell Earthworks, Isle of Portland
9 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.
0.6 miNE
Cemetery
Royal Navy Cemetery, Isle of Portland
15 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.
~860 ftSE
Church
United Reformed Church, Isle of Portland
5 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.
~400 ftNE
Park
Victoria Gardens, Isle of Portland
2 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.
0.4 miSE
Church
Underhill Methodist Church, Isle of Portland
11 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.
0.7 miE
Forts and castles, Historical place
Verne High Angle Battery, Isle of Portland
19 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Chiswell?

Nearby attractions include Chiswell Walled Garden, Isle of Portland (2 min walk), Victoria Gardens, Isle of Portland (2 min walk), Conjurer's Lodge, Isle of Portland (3 min walk), Royal Manor Theatre, Isle of Portland (4 min walk).