Welcome to Castletown

Castletown is a small village located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated on the Isle of Portland, which is a limestone peninsula that extends into the English Channel. The village is known for its stunning views of the sea and its historic landmarks, including the Portland Bill Lighthouse and the ruins of Rufus Castle.

One of the main attractions in Castletown is the Portland Bill Lighthouse, which was built in 1906 and is still in operation today. Visitors can climb to the top of the lighthouse and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding area. The lighthouse also has a visitor center where visitors can learn about the history of the lighthouse and the role it has played in maritime navigation over the years.

Another popular attraction in Castletown is the ruins of Rufus Castle, which date back to the 11th century. The castle was built by William II, also known as Rufus, and was used as a defensive stronghold against invading forces. Today, the ruins are a popular spot for tourists to explore and take in the stunning views of the sea. Castletown is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and natural beauty of Dorset.

Local Weather

Overcast

Temp: 10.3°C

Feels Like: 7.8°C

Wind: 12.1 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
St Georges Community Primary School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Josephine Luxon	Clarence Road Portland Dorset DT5 2BD 01305820520 School Website
Wyke Regis Church Of England Junior School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Wanda Roberts	High Street Wyke Regis Weymouth Dorset DT4 9NU 01305786041 School Website
All Saints' Church Of England Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr John Cornish	Sunnyside Road Wyke Regis Weymouth Dorset DT4 9BJ 1305783391 School Website
Wyke Regis Infant School And Nursery Community School Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Mrs Wanda Roberts	Shrubbery Lane Wyke Regis Weymouth Dorset DT4 9LU 01305782470 School Website
Holy Trinity Church Of England Vc Primary School And Community Nursery Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Fiona Daykin	Cross Road Weymouth Dorset DT4 9QX 01305783200 School Website
Atlantic Academy Portland Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-16 Head Teacher Principal Lesley Bishop/ Melissa Heppell	Maritime House Southwell Park Portland Dorset DT5 2NA 1305820262 School Website
St Augustines Catholic Primary School Weymouth Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Emma Berry	Hardy Avenue Weymouth Dorset DT4 0RH 01305782600 School Website
The Compass Pupil Referral Unit Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Ms Alison Glazier	307A Chickerell Road Westham Weymouth Dorset DT4 0QU 01305206530 School Website
Beechcroft St Pauls Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cath Crossley	Corporation Road Weymouth Dorset DT4 0LQ 1305783500 School Website
Conifers Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Andrew Johnson	Radipole Lane Weymouth Dorset DT4 0QF 01305771289 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Weymouth King Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7BN 3.37 Miles

Weymouth Quay Weymouth Harbour, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 7BN 3.37 Miles

Upwey Littlemoor Road, Upwey, Dorset, DT3 5RB 5.70 Miles

Dorchester South Station Approach, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QX 9.86 Miles

Dorchester West Damers Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2LB 10.01 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Nicky's Taxis 01305 821000 37 Channel View Rd, Portland, Dorset, DT5 2AY 1.55 Miles
Portline Taxis 01305 861237 36 Easton Square, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1BY 1.61 Miles
Alpha Cars 01305 781978 81 Walker Crescent, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9AX 1.96 Miles
Weymouth And Portland Taxi 01305 700007 Weymouth, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9UT 2.40 Miles
Acorn Cars 01305 778540 26 High Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9NZ 2.47 Miles
Pats Taxi 01305 821397 49 Avalanche Rd, Portland, Dorset, DT5 2DJ 2.50 Miles
Weyline Taxis 01305 777777 27 Trinity Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8TJ 2.74 Miles
Bee Cars 01305 761321 6 St. Edmund Street, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8AR 2.80 Miles
Weymouth Taxis 01305 777000 The Esplanade, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8EA 2.86 Miles
Fleetline Taxis 01305 784252 25 Westham Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8NU 3.12 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Dt5 Hospital Portland Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt5 Castletown Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt5 Verne Common Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt5 Little Ship Chiswell Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt5 Royal Hotel Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt5 Fortuneswell Po Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dt5 High Street Fortuneswell Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt5 Chapel View Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt5 Portland Ldo Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dt5 Grove Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt5 Grosvenor Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt5 Easton Po Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dt5 Pound Piece Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Dt5 Borstal Gate Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dt5 Grangecroft Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Gatehouse Medical Centre	Portland Hospital Portland Dorset DT5 1AU
Royal Manor Health Care 01305 820422	Royal Manor Health Care Park Estate Road,Easton Portland Dorset DT5 2BJ
Wyke Regis & Lanehouse Medical Practice 01305 782226	Wyke Regis Medical Pract Portland Road, Wyke Regis Weymouth Dorset DT4 9BE
Cross Road Surgery 01305 768844	Cross Road Surgery Cross Road, Rodwell Weymouth Dorset DT4 9QX
The Lanehouse Surgery	Ludlow Road Weymouth Dorset DT4 0HB

Local Stores

Fortuneswell
83 Fortuneswell
Portland
Dorset
DT5 1LY
01305 820147
Store Website
0.55 miles

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SPAR Preston Road
201 Preston Road
Weymouth
DT3 6BG
01305 832035
Store Website
5.6 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Portland
38 Easton Street Portland Dorset DT5 1BT 01305 823301 portland@medivet.co.uk Website 1.52 miles
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Weymouth Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Jubilee Retail Park Jubilee Close Weymouth Dorset DT4 7BG 01305 767 673 3.51 miles


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Dave Cumber Vets
Unit D1 Link Park Chickerell Link Road Weymouth Dorset DT3 4FL 01305 784197 info@davecumbervets.co.uk Website 3.91 miles
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Medivet Weymouth
223 Dorchester Road Weymouth Dorset DT3 5EQ 01305 776686 weymouth@medivet.co.uk Website 4.29 miles
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Medivet Littlemoor
205 Littlemoor Road Weymouth Dorset DT3 6AF 01305 834520 littlemoor@medivet.co.uk Website 5.51 miles
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Castle Veterinary Clinic
624 Dorchester Road Weymouth Dorset DT3 5LH 01305 813303 Website 6.08 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Weymouth To Portland Rodwell Trail
1 Barrack Rd Weymouth Lancashire DT4 8UF 2.86 miles As This Walk Can Be Accessed From Both Ends Of The Trail, You Have A Choice Of Where To Park, Please Note In Public Car Parks Charges Apply

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Hardy Monument Dorset
This 7Km Route Includes Heathland, Woods And Farmland. It Is Hilly, But With Plenty Of Views Across The Dorset Countryside. Dorchester 9.36 miles If In A Car, Park At The Hardy Monument (What3words: ///Version.Frown.Kilowatt) And Enjoy The View Out To Sea And Across The Countryside Before Starting The Walk. There Is A Width Limit So, If You Are In A Motorhome Or Van, You May Need To Park In The Car Park To The East Of The Monument.

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The Throop Loop
A Fabulous Short One-Mile Roundtrip Walk From The Hamlet Of Throop To Turners Puddle And Returning Via A Different Path To Throop. 99% Off-Road. In That Short Distance There Are Four Great Places For A Paddle Or A Swim In The River Piddle! Roadside Parking At Postcode Dt2 7Jd 3 Throop Hollow Dorchester DT2 7JD 14.83 miles Postcode Dt2 7Jd. Approximately 3 Miles West Of Bere Regis; About Five Minutes' Drive From The A35.

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Kimmeridge Circle Dorset
A Good, Nearly 7 Mile Day Walk With Opportunities For Off Lead And Some Need To Be Aware Of Sheep In Places. Takes You Down To The Beach At Kimmeridge And Then Back Up To The Car Park Where You Can See A Magnificent View. Take A Packed Lunch To Share With The Dog Whilst Paddling And Avoid The £5 Parking Charge. Unnamed Road Lancashire 15.37 miles Start At Grid Reference Sy 904 817

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West Bay To Charmouth
Follow The Coast Path To Charmouth (About 14Km). The Route Is Very Hilly And Takes You Up Golden Cap, The Highest Point On The South Coast. There Are A Number To Points Where The Path Dips Down To A Small Settlement Where You Can Gain Refreshments, Finish The Walk Or Treat It As A Position To Turn Back From. The Chapel On The Beach W Bay Rd West Bay Bridport DT6 4EN 16.92 miles Start From West Bay (What3words: ///Officials.Bunkers.Commander), Where There Is Pay And Display Parking And Plenty Of Cafes To Top-Up The Caffeine Before Setting Out.

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Cerne Abbas Giant Walk
A Beautiful Walk At The Giant. Many Difficult Paths You Can Take. There Is A River Where You Dog Can Cool Down As.Some Times There Are Sheep But You Can Always Take A Different Route. 10 Abbey St Cerne Abbas Dorchester DT2 7JQ 17.11 miles

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Weather Forecast

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