Where is Castletown D-Day Centre?

Castletown D-Day Centre is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT5 1BD), in the parish of Portland.

How do I get to Castletown D-Day Centre?

The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT5 1BD.

How do I get to Castletown D-Day Centre?

The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT5 1BD.

Museums · South West England

Castletown D-Day Centre

In or near Fortuneswell.

Paid admission♿ Wheelchair: limited★ 4.8 · 986 Google reviews£

Castletown D-Day Centre — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year: Year-round
Nearest railway station: Weymouth · 5.3 km

Paid entry
Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Castletown D-Day Centre is a museum located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

Official information

Castletown D-Day Museum is a recreation of the wartime dockyard on the Isle of Portland, where American troops embarked for D-Day in 1944. Visitors can explore original WW2 artefacts, weapons, and vehicles, and engage in hands-on experiences that illustrate the life of troops preparing for the invasion.

Place summary

Castletown D-Day Centre is a museum located in South-East England, postcode DT5. The centre focuses on the events of the D-Day landings during the Second World War, providing insights into this significant historical moment.

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

Coordinates: 50.5685, -2.4440
District: Dorset
Parish: Portland
Postcode: DT5 1BD
Parliamentary constituency: South Dorset
Phone: +44 1305 443444
Nearest railway station: Weymouth — 5.3 km
Opening: We-Su 10:30-15:30
Official site: ddaycentre.com

Sources

osm: node/4919866421 (ODbL)

Other places nearby

Nearby

📷 5

Hotels · South West England

Royal Breakwater

Royal Breakwater — a hotel in england south east.

↗ the-royal-breakwater.dorsethotels.net

📷 5

Castles · South West England

Portland Castle

Portland Castle — Grade I listed Device Fort in Dorset, England, UK.

👶↗ english-heritage.org.uk

📷 5

Piers · South West England

Queens Pier

Queens Pier is a pier in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶↗ qpr.co.uk

📷 5

Villages · South West England

Castletown

Castletown — a village in england south east.

📷 5

Cemeteries · South West England

Royal Navy Cemetery

Royal Navy Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕

📷 5

Mountains & hills · South West England

The Verne

The Verne — a hill or mountain in england south east.

🐕

Where to eat & stay near Castletown D-Day Centre

Places to stay

📷 5

Hotels · South West England

Royal Breakwater

Royal Breakwater — a hotel in england south east.

↗ the-royal-breakwater.dorsethotels.net

📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

WPNSA Motorhome Area

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

📷 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.

📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Martleaves Farm Campsite

Martleaves Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south east.

Free↗ weymouthcampingandcaravanpark.co.uk

📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Pebble Bank

Pebble Bank — a campsite in england south east.