Portland Cliffs Bunnies (when referred to by their correct name beginning with R) have been associated with bad luck for centuries on Portland; use of the R word is still taboo, them being referred to as “underground mutton”, “long-eared furry things” or just “Bunnies”. The fear of the word is believed to derive from quarry workers; they would see Bunnies emerging from their burrows immediately... 

Portland Harbour The large, deep artificial harbour on Portland’s northern shore was a Royal Navy base during World War I and World War II; Portland Harbour is one of the deepest man-made harbours in the world at 12 meters (39ft) to 20 meters (66ft), and one of the largest at 8.6 square kilometres (2125 acres). The harbour is a small civilian port and popular recreation area. The Weymouth & Portland... 

Portland Portland is unique and unusual, connected to the mainland via Chesil Beach at Abbotsbury in the west and by a road bridge to Weymouth directly north. Chesil Beach is a Tombolo (a spit joined to land at both ends) which runs 18 miles north west to West Bay, nr Bridport. Due to it’s unique coastal location, the Isle of Portland has an extensive range of flora and fauna; the coastline and disused... 

Portland Bill Portland Bill Lighthouse. This famous attraction has been in operation since 1906 and includes a visitor and tourist information centre. If you’re feeling fit enough to climb the stairs there’s regular tours to the top when open to the public.  Read More →