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The Great Britain Guide

Follies · South West England

Folly Pier

In or near Fortuneswell.

Free admission

Folly Pier — a folly in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Beach north of Grove Point, Portland - geograph.org.uk - 865728

Maurice D Budden — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Weymouth · 7.4 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Folly Pier is a folly located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Isle of Portland SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Folly Pier is a folly located in South-East England. It is notable for its architectural design and serves as a distinctive feature along the coastline.

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

Coordinates
50.5533, -2.4178
District
Dorset
Parish
Portland
Postcode
DT5 1DL
Parliamentary constituency
South Dorset
Nearest railway station
Weymouth7.4 km

Sources

Other places nearby

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Path down to the Portland Railway - geograph.org.uk - 3602388📷 5

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Beach north of Grove Point, Portland - geograph.org.uk - 865728📷 5

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Folly Pier Waterworks

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Archaeological sites · South West England

East Weare Rifle Range

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HM Borstal, Portland, 1962 - geograph.org.uk - 6458950📷 5

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HM Prison Portland

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Where to eat & stay near Folly Pier

Places to stay

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Hotels · South West England

Royal Breakwater

Royal Breakwater — a hotel in england south east.

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Campsites · South West England

Sweet Hill Farm

Sweet Hill Farm — a campsite in england south east.

Freesweethillfarm.co.uk
Looking south along the Coast Path - geograph.org.uk - 8273341📷 5

Hotels · South West England

Portland Spa Hotel

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Caravan parks · South West England

Chesil Holiday Park

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Places to eat & drink

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

Historic pubs · South West England

Royal Portland Arms

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weymouthandportland.info
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Historic pubs · South West England

The George Inn

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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.

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
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Historic pubs · South West England

Old Rooms Inn

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

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Belvedere Tower

Belvedere Tower — Folly or eyecatcher.

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Browne's Folly

Browne's Folly — Folly or eyecatcher.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Folly Pier?
Folly Pier is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT5 1DL), in the parish of Portland.
What is Folly Pier?
Folly Pier — a folly in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Folly Pier?
The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT5 1DL.
Is Folly Pier a protected site?
Yes — Folly Pier is part of the Isle of Portland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Folly Pier free to visit?
Yes, Folly Pier is free to enter.
How do I get to Folly Pier?
The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT5 1DL.