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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · South West England

Castletown

In or near Fortuneswell.

Castletown — a village in england south east.

Heading off by nodding the head - geograph.org.uk - 8038899

Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Weymouth · 5.5 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

Photo gallery

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Isle of Portland SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Chesil & The Fleet SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Castletown is a village located in South-East England. It is characterised by its historical architecture and proximity to coastal features. The village serves as a quiet residential area, with local amenities catering to both residents and visitors. Its setting offers a blend of rural charm and access to nearby attractions in the region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.5667, -2.4500
District
Dorset
Parish
Portland
Postcode
DT5 1FD
Parliamentary constituency
South Dorset
Nearest railway station
Weymouth5.5 km

Sources

Other places nearby

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Castletown D-Day Centre

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Hotels · South West England

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Royal Breakwater — a hotel in england south east.

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WPNSA Motorhome Area — a caravan park in england south east.

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Victoria Gardens, Portland

Victoria Gardens, Portland — park on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, England.

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Where to eat & stay near Castletown

Places to stay

A window in the Admiralty Buildings - geograph.org.uk - 8035473📷 5

Hotels · South West England

Royal Breakwater

Royal Breakwater — a hotel in england south east.

the-royal-breakwater.dorsethotels.net
Coffee in the Athletes's (sic) Lounge - geograph.org.uk - 3453356📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

WPNSA Motorhome Area

WPNSA Motorhome Area — a caravan park in england south east.

Track through disused quarries at Easton - geograph.org.uk - 4994223📷 5

Hostels · South West England

Young Men's Christian Association

Young Men's Christian Association — a hostel in england south east.

portlandymca.org.uk
Wyke Regis, holiday park - geograph.org.uk - 4144840📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

Chesil Holiday Park

Chesil Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south east.

Boatshed in the Evening - geograph.org.uk - 5802172📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Martleaves Farm Campsite

Martleaves Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south east.

Freeweymouthcampingandcaravanpark.co.uk
Portland Bill seen from the south west coast path - geograph.org.uk - 6245431📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Pebble Bank

Pebble Bank — a campsite in england south east.

Places to eat & drink

Marker outside the Hope Cove Inn - geograph.org.uk - 8184981📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

The Cove House Inn

The Cove House Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

thecovehouseinn.co.uk
St John's tower - geograph.org.uk - 8145147📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

New Star Inn

New Star Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

The Britannia, Fortuneswell - geograph.org.uk - 8139984📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

Royal Portland Arms

Royal Portland Arms in England South West, United Kingdom.

weymouthandportland.info
Stink pipe on Reforne - geograph.org.uk - 7305707📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

The George Inn

The George Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Brewers Quay - geograph.org.uk - 6322700📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

Old Rooms Inn

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The Sailor's Return - geograph.org.uk - 5079418📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

The Sailors Return Public House

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Castletown?
Castletown is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT5 1FD), in the parish of Portland.
What is Castletown?
Castletown — a village in england south east.
How do I get to Castletown?
The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT5 1FD.
Is Castletown a protected site?
Yes — Castletown is part of the Isle of Portland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Chesil & The Fleet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Castletown?
The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT5 1FD.