Castletown D-Day Centre

The Castletown D-Day Centre is located by the sea in Castletown, Portland in Dorset. It is a relatively new family-friendly museum that offers an immersive experience of a wartime dockyard in Portland.

It is an authentic recreation of the busy wartime dockyard that was once in use on the Isle of Portland during WWII. In 1944 thousands of American troops of the 5th US Corps and the US 1st Infantry embarked bound for the heavily defended beaches, of Nazi-occupied Europe.

There is an impressive range of original artefacts from WWII including weapons and wartime vehicles. There is a full-size replica of a Spitfire and there is even a restored Sherman tank. Visitors are encouraged to handle the weapons, climb on their vehicles, learn more through interactive displays and even dress up in authentic uniforms.

Further Information Castletown D-Day Centre

Is there food and drink available?

There are places nearby serving food and drinks.

What are the main things to do?

A family-friendly museum that offers an immersive experience of a wartime dockyard in Portland.

What are the ticket prices?

Adults £8.50, children aged 12-17 £6.50 and under 12s are £5.50, family tickets are £24.
Prices are subject to change and/or discounts online.

Is there parking?

Free parking is available near Portland Castle (both on-street and off-street – near the Rigger’s building). 

When are they open?

They are open between April and October, and Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout November. For up-to-date opening times and dates please visit their website.

Dog friendly?

Dogs on leads are most welcome.

Are they accessible?

The Centre is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible to the upper levels. They are an original wartime building and as such it does not contain the infrastructure for lifts and ramps at the present time. Please contact the venue for further information.