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Telephone: +44 01305 206191
On the Legacy Trail, this is your first point of call on Portland.
Managed by Dorset Wildlife Trust, the centre's exciting displays and programme of activities will help you make the most of your visit to Chesil Beach and Portland.
The Centre has a shop, wildlife events and activities, a bridge across the Fleet Lagoon to the Chesil Beach plus amazing views of the wildlife of this special place. Look south and you'll see the island and its cliffs just waiting to be explored!
The Centre is run by local volunteers and is open 7 days a week, from 10 am until 4 pm.
Winter Opening (1 October 2020 - 31 March 2021) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00* |
Summer Opening (1 April 2021 - 30 September 2021) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 17:00* |
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Free Admission | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Telephone: +44 01305 206191
You can find us halfway along the causeway from Weymouth to Portland on the A354 (Portland Road).
Catch the number 1 bus or 501 bus (Summer only) from Weymouth to Ferrybridge. The centre is about a 5-10 minute walk from Ferrybridge.
Telephone: +44 01305 206191
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