The Penn Estate Guidebook
Sightseeing
Church Ope Cove is a 10-15 minute walk from Cove Park, through the ruins of St Andrew Church, or under the ruins of Rufus Castle. It is a lovely pebble beach which is a local favourite for cold water swimming. To get there be prepared from some steep steps!
48 locals recommend
Church Ope Cove
Pennsylvania RoadChurch Ope Cove is a 10-15 minute walk from Cove Park, through the ruins of St Andrew Church, or under the ruins of Rufus Castle. It is a lovely pebble beach which is a local favourite for cold water swimming. To get there be prepared from some steep steps!
Portland Museum
217 WakehamA small local museum, full of history!
It's a good 45 minute walk along the coast to get to the lighthouse, but the views are great and if you time it right, the Lobster Pot Cafe is will be open for a cream tea or ice cream!
65 locals recommend
Portland Bill Lighthouse
Old Coastguard CottagesIt's a good 45 minute walk along the coast to get to the lighthouse, but the views are great and if you time it right, the Lobster Pot Cafe is will be open for a cream tea or ice cream!
Tout Quarry is a great place to wander around and get lost in. It has incredible coastal view and sculptures around every corner.
44 locals recommend
Tout Quarry Sculpture Park and Nature Reserve
Tout Quarry is a great place to wander around and get lost in. It has incredible coastal view and sculptures around every corner.
A lovely community farm that's fun for all ages. It's free to enter, but please buy some food to feed the animals or leave a donation!
25 locals recommend
Fancy's Farm
GlacisA lovely community farm that's fun for all ages. It's free to enter, but please buy some food to feed the animals or leave a donation!
Neighborhoods
This is the closest village to Cove Park and hosts cafes, pubs and takeaways, as well as aTesco Superstore and Co-op. It takes around 15-20 minutes to walk to.
7 locals recommend
Easton
This is the closest village to Cove Park and hosts cafes, pubs and takeaways, as well as aTesco Superstore and Co-op. It takes around 15-20 minutes to walk to.
Food scene
Top quality produce and drinks and a lovely location to relax. Visit simply to treat yourself, or with friends and family.
The Hayloft
Top quality produce and drinks and a lovely location to relax. Visit simply to treat yourself, or with friends and family.
Catch promises an authentic dining experience, served with passion and attention, in an historic harbourside location.
They prepare elegant, ingredient-led dishes that celebrate the freshest sustainable seafood, matched with local and seasonal produce, perfectly complemented by a carefully selected drinks list, including outstanding regional craft ales, ciders and wines.
A world class dining experience. Please note, that only children over 12 years old are permitted.
Catch at The Old Fish Market
Catch promises an authentic dining experience, served with passion and attention, in an historic harbourside location.
They prepare elegant, ingredient-led dishes that celebrate the freshest sustainable seafood, matched with local and seasonal produce, perfectly complemented by a carefully selected drinks list, including outstanding regional craft ales, ciders and wines.
A world class dining experience. Please note, that only children over 12 years old are permitted.
Looking out over Chesil beach, they have their own Portland Oyster beds just a stones throw from the restaurant. So you can enjoy fresh Oysters on your table within minutes of them leaving the water!
Crab House Cafe also specialises in other types of seafood, most loved are the fresh, local Crabs.
World class seafood, with a lovely laid back vibe.
113 locals recommend
Crab House Café
Portland RoadLooking out over Chesil beach, they have their own Portland Oyster beds just a stones throw from the restaurant. So you can enjoy fresh Oysters on your table within minutes of them leaving the water!
Crab House Cafe also specialises in other types of seafood, most loved are the fresh, local Crabs.
World class seafood, with a lovely laid back vibe.