Events and what's on in Portland
Portland is famous for its unique assets such as its lighthouses and quarries. With a number of attractions, Portland is home to some exciting events that you're unlikely to get elsewhere.
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02 February 2020
Portland Coastal Marathon
Portland, Dorset
The Portland Coastal Marathon will be taking place from the iconic Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy on Sunday 2nd February.
Along with the full distance event there will be a Half marathon and a 10k so all abilities can take part in this festival of running in what is possibly the most stunning of coastal trail locations.
This is a run of dramatic, rugged cliffs, nationally rare plants, hidden coves and stunning views. The Isle of Portland is a large mass of limestone ...
07 Feb 2020 to 09 Feb 2020
Pantomime: Robin Hood
Portland, Dorset
With King Richard the Lionheart away on the Crusades, his evil brother Prince John rules the land with a rod of iron. The Sheriff of Nottingham, under the orders of Prince John commands his guards to collect massively inflated taxes from the local villagers, causing poverty and distress.
Then one day the fearless and dashing Robin Hood arrives to reverse the economic balance, by stealing from the rich to return to the poor, and also win the heart of the beautiful niece of the King, Maid ...
26 April 2020
Osprey Sprint Triathlon
Portland, Dorset
The Osprey Sprint April race will put good use to the months of winter training you have put yourself through.
300m Pool Swim – 12 lengths of the pool starting at individual times 17k Bike – Around Portland Island, Visiting the Bill. 5k Run – Off road along Hamm Beach.
This is a perfect event for a fantastic start to the 2020 season.
Legacy café will be open throughout the event for spectators and competitors alike.
The race will start at 08:00 with each competitor starting on an ...
14 June 2020
Race to the Bill
Portland, Dorset
This is a well established Triathlon race around the Isle of Portland dedicated to one of our members, Major Mick Welborn, a giant amongst men, who sadly passed away in September 2019.
THE SWIM
Swimming 1 or 2 loops around the breakwater in Portland Harbour, you will negotiate a 750m or 1500m course around the huge rocks and orange marker buoys exiting the water no more than 50m away from a flat well organised transition area.
THE BIKE 17.5km, 1 lap around Portland, seeing the famous ...
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2 Dec 2019
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8 Aug 2019
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We’ve compiled a list of fantastic Dorset attractions and activities to keep you and your family entertained when the rain takes hold.
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23 Jul 2019
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Durdle Door
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11 Jun 2019
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