Where is Pennsylvania Castle?

Pennsylvania Castle is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT5 1HZ), in the parish of Portland.

How do I get to Pennsylvania Castle?

The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 8.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT5 1HZ.

When was Pennsylvania Castle built?

Built or established in 1800. Designed by James Wyatt.

Who owns Pennsylvania Castle?

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Is Pennsylvania Castle a listed building?

Pennsylvania Castle is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.

Is Pennsylvania Castle a protected site?

Yes — Pennsylvania Castle is part of the Isle of Portland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Does Pennsylvania Castle charge admission?

Pennsylvania Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.

Castles · South West England

Pennsylvania Castle

In or near Fortuneswell.

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Pennsylvania Castle — castle in Portland, Dorset, England, UK.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station: Weymouth · 8.7 km

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Pennsylvania Castle, the nearest railway station is Weymouth, located 8.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DT5 1HZ. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.

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Pennsylvania Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Records date its origin to 1800. Designed by James Wyatt. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Portland, Dorset, England, UK". Coordinates: 50.5389°, -2.4304°.

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Heritage listing

Pennsylvania Castle is a Gothic Revival mansion on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, England. It is located in Wakeham and overlooks Church Ope Cove. The castle is Grade II Listed, as is the adjacent gatehouse and lodges, which are now in separate ownership. After becoming a hotel in 1950, the castle reverted to being a private residence in the 1990s. It is now hired out for functions and events, and is Portland's most expensive residential property. The castle, built of Portland stone, was originally a rectangular block until it was extended in the 20th century.

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Summary from the official site

Pennsylvania Castle is a luxurious estate located on the Jurassic coastline, offering a unique venue for weddings, private events, and retreats. Visitors can enjoy stunning views and bespoke services tailored to their needs, making it an ideal location for memorable experiences.

Read more on the official property page.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Isle of Portland SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

The castle was built in 1797-1800 to designs by the architect James Wyatt for John Penn, Governor of Portland and grandson of William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania. Penn discovered the area on one of his trips with King George III, and subsequently chose it for a marine mansion. King George III's daughter Princess Elizabeth officially opened the mansion in 1800. A few years later, Penn had a bath built below the gardens of the castle, during a time when sea bathing was popular. However, when it was completed, Portland's Court Leet demanded rent for its use as it was built on common land. Penn refused to pay and the bath was abandoned. The castle later appeared as "Sylvania Castle" in…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 50.5389, -2.4304
District: Dorset
Parish: Portland
Postcode: DT5 1HZ
Parliamentary constituency: South Dorset
Phone: +44 1305 821804
Established: 1800
Nearest railway station: Weymouth — 8.7 km
Official site: www.thepennestate.co.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q7163680 (CC0)
wikipedia: Pennsylvania Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Pennsylvania Castle - geograph.org.uk - 527899.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Nearby

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Castles · South West England

Rufus Castle

Rufus Castle — Grade I listed castle in Portland, Dorset, England, UK.

👶↗ portlandmuseum.co.uk

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Historic churches · South West England

St Andrew's Church, Portland

St Andrew's Church, Portland — church in Portland, Dorset, England, UK.

↗ portlandmuseum.co.uk

Pirate Gravestone, Church Ope Cove, Dorset - geograph.org.uk - 2274783

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Historic houses · South West England

John Penn's Bath

John Penn's Bath — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

👶↗ portlandmuseum.co.uk

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Caves · South West England

Underground chamber

Underground chamber — cave in england south east.

Benchmark on Portland Museum building - geograph.org.uk - 3161767

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Museums · South West England

Portland Museum

Portland Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

👶↗ portlandmuseum.co.uk

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Caves · South West England

Rufus Rift

Rufus Rift — cave in england south east.

Where to eat & stay near Pennsylvania Castle

Places to stay

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Hostels · South West England

Young Men's Christian Association

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

↗ portlandymca.org.uk

Portland, farm track - geograph.org.uk - 3704682

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Campsites · South West England

Sweet Hill Farm

Sweet Hill Farm — a campsite in england south east.

Free↗ sweethillfarm.co.uk

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Hotels · South West England

Portland Spa Hotel

Portland Spa Hotel — a hotel in england south east.

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Hotels · South West England

Royal Breakwater

Royal Breakwater — a hotel in england south east.

↗ the-royal-breakwater.dorsethotels.net

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Caravan parks · South West England

WPNSA Motorhome Area

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

Wyke Regis, holiday park - geograph.org.uk - 4144840

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Caravan parks · South West England

Chesil Holiday Park

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