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Rufus Castle

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Rufus Castle A striking Norman Castle built on a rocky promintory overlooking Church Ope Cove on the Isle of Portland. The best views of Rufus Castle are from the shore of Church Ope Cove or the small ledge that houses the remains of 12th century St Andrew's Church, halfway down the cliffs. Access by a steep stair from the castle viewing platform. more details ...
Portland, Dorset, England

About Rufus Castle
Attraction Type: Castle
Location: Walking access via Church Ope Road, off Wakeham Street, Portland. There is parking in a free lot just south of Church Ope Road.
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OS SY696 712

Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?

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Nearest Attractions

Portland Castle - 2.1 miles (Castle)

Chesil Bank and the Fleet - 3.2 miles (Countryside)

Bennetts Water Gardens - 6 miles (Garden)

Jordan Hill Roman Temple - 6.8 miles (Roman)

Abbotsbury Swannery - 9.7 miles (Family)

Mill House Cider Museum - 10.7 miles (Museum)

Clock Collection - 10.7 miles (Museum)

Maiden Castle - 10.9 miles (Prehistoric)

Nearest Towns and Villages

Isle of Portland - 2 miles away

Weymouth - 4.9 miles away

Lulworth - 10 miles away

Abbotsbury - 11.6 miles away

Dorchester - 11.8 miles away

Stinsford - 12.7 miles away

Wool - 12.8 miles away

Charminster - 13.4 miles away

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Quarryman's Cottage Portland Quarryman's Cottage - 0.6 miles from Rufus Castle
Portland, Dorset
Sleeps: 2
Stay from: £250
Anchor Cottage Portland Anchor Cottage - 0.6 miles from Rufus Castle
Portland, Dorset
Sleeps: 5
Stay from: £250
Cove Cottage Portland Cove Cottage - 1.5 miles from Rufus Castle
Portland, Dorset
Sleeps: 4
Stay from: £200

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Portland Lodge Portland Portland Lodge - 0.9 miles from Rufus Castle
Portland, Dorset
Stay from: £46.00
Heights Hotel & Leisure Centre Portland Heights Hotel & Leisure Centre - 1.1 miles from Rufus Castle
Portland, Dorset
Stay from: £65.00
The Portland Spa Hotel Easton The Portland Spa Hotel - 1.1 miles from Rufus Castle
Easton, Dorset
Stay from: £103.35

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Beach House B&B Portland Beach House B&B - 1.7 miles from Rufus Castle
Portland, Dorset
From: £100.00
Beach View Guesthouse Weymouth Beach View Guesthouse - 4.8 miles from Rufus Castle
Weymouth, Dorset
From: £25.00
Weymouth Sands Weymouth Weymouth Sands - 4.8 miles from Rufus Castle
Weymouth, Dorset
From: £30.00

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Nearest Tourist Information Centre

Weymouth
Tourist Information Centre
The King's Statue
The Esplanade
Weymouth
Dorset
England
DT4 7AN
Tel: 01305 785747
Fax: 01305 788092
Email: tic@weymouth.gov.uk
Web: http://www.weymouth.gov.uk
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