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🇬🇧 Portland & Weymouth UK, Cruise Port Guide: What To Do On Your Own!

The Port Lowdown
The Port Lowdown
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👁️ 29K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 7:09
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Creator's Key Takeaways

what we expected and got a beautiful small seaside resort town in Weymouth

what we didn't expect and loved first the castletown D-Day Center

the brightest spot of Portland over everything else was the open and friendly Spirit of everyone we met

we're glad we stopped here first now we hope to come again

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use the free shuttle buses that run all day to explore Portland Castle and Weymouth.
Be aware of crowds trying to get back on the bus towards the end of the day.
Check out the Castletown D-Day Center for an interactive and detailed museum experience.
Consider the Weymouth land train for a reasonable price to see main sites without walking far.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Port is just a jumping-off point for excursionsPortland and Weymouth have much to explore on your own, including seaside resorts and historical sites.
Cannot walk out of the port areaUse the free shuttle buses that run all day to explore Portland Castle and Weymouth.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the key attractions and activities to do on your own in Portland and Weymouth, UK?
QHow can independent travelers explore the port area without a tour?
QWhat makes the Castletown D-Day Center a must-visit attraction?

Topics Covered

Port Destination4 Happy BaconExcursions3½ Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Portland4 Happy Bacon
Top: Castletown D-Day Center
Weymouth4 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

We kick off our European cruise tour with Portland, UK. In our brief time there, we made some cool and surprising discoveries. Check it out! Here at the Port Lowdown, we aim to create informative and entertaining videos about cruise port docks and ports-of-call for independent-minded travelers on a budget, who are looking for things “outside the usual”. Subscribe link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLdrgdmwIf5Z1qhRf5HIq-g?sub_confirmation=1 Some helpful links: Castletown D Day Centre https://ddaycentre.com/ Weymouth Land Train https://weymouthlandtrain.com/ The singers at port: The Dorset Wrecks https://dorsetwrecks.co.uk/ Original theme music by Rafael Deo #PortofcallPortlandUK #PortlandUK #BritishIslesCruise #UnitedKingdom #Weymouth,UK #Weymouth #EuropeanCruise #WeymouthUK #Castletown #CastletownDDayCentre #PortlandUKCruiseShip #Cruising #PortlandUKThingsToDo #Dorcet #CruiseDorcet #PortOfCallDorcet #DorsetWrecks #theportlowdown