Royal Breakwater
🏖️ 2.01 miles from Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle (Excellent water quality)
Weymouth
Museums & Galleries · Weymouth
Castletown D-Day Centre
📍 DT5 1BB
Photo: Mike Faherty (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- See a full-size replica Spitfire suspended in flight
- Aim a Bofors 40mm anti-aircraft gun
- Try on military uniforms and handle real weapons
- Climb inside a battle-scarred Sherman tank
- Explore a recreated wartime harbour scene with exhibits
Castletown D-Day Museum recreates the busy wartime dockyard that once stood here on the Isle of Portland, from where thousands of American troops embarked for the Normandy beaches in 1944. Inside, you can explore original WW2 artefacts, weapons and vehicles, see a full-size replica Spitfire suspended in flight, aim a Bofors 40mm gun, try on uniforms and climb inside a battle-scarred Sherman tank. The recreated wartime harbour scene, with exhibits and tributes to local heroes, makes it a good educational day out for families and history enthusiasts alike. It's set in Portland, Dorset, with Weymouth station 3.3 miles away and Portland Harbour Sandsfoot Castle beach 2 miles away, while 63 bookable places to stay within 5 miles make it easy to combine with a longer visit to the area.
Practical details
- Best for
- Families wanting a hands-on history day out
- Accessibility
- Hands-on exhibits visitors can touch and try
From the attraction's own website on 9 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ WiFi
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