Portland Castle is a gun fort of Henry VIII on England's south coast built in 1539-1540 to defend Portland against European enemies.
Although called a castle, it is not like the large estates occupied by Kings and Queens.
Soldiers lived here and English Heritage has restored a hands-on Tudor kitchen.
Soldiers may have enjoyed games popular during Tudor times.
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| Nine Men's Morris |
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| Shove-Groat |
Of course, there were cannons and men in uniform.
After the war with France in 1815, Portland Castle was leased to Rev. John Manning.
There are great views of the Portland coast.
Notes
There is an entrance fee.
English Heritage passes are accepted.
I used the shuttle bus between Portland and Weymouth, which stops by the castle.
There's a tea room and a gift shop.
Story boards and an audio guide tell the story of Portland Castle.
Castle website: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/portland-castle/
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