GROVE PRISON MUSEUM - "Portland Harbour Breakwater, Verne Citadel, Nothe Fort, High Angle Batteries - constructed by Murderers and Thieves"
Grove Road, opposite HMP Portland gatehouse, community gardens, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1DL
Construction of the Portland Harbour breakwaters lasted 22 years, from 1848 to 1870.
In one week alone, more than 24,000 tons of Portland Stone were deposited in the breakwater wall to the designs of it's Architect : James Meadows Rendel - Civil Engineer, under the direction of John Tolerton Leather - Civil Engineering Contractor.
GROVE PRISON MUSEUM tells the stories of the Convicts, Wardens and the impact of HMP Portland on the Island and its Community.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 12 September:
- 1000-1400
- Saturday 13 September:
- 1000-1400
- Thursday 18 September:
- 1000-1400
- Friday 19 September:
- 1000-1400
- Saturday 20 September:
- 1000-1400
Location & directions
Grove Road, opposite HMP Portland gatehouse, community gardens, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1DL
- Directions:
- Community Gardens , Grove Road , Portland , Dorset . WEYMOUTH & PORTLAND Museum
- Contact on day:
- David Franklin
- Telephone number:
- +447773332707
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
the entrance has three steps the Museum is close to the "Jailhouse Diner" cafe.
Additional information
please check Facebook for GROVE PRISON MUSEUM PORTLAND DORSET for updates and comments or, email grove.prison,[email protected] for queries and information The Museum is a community project, run by Volunteers
- Max no of people per tour:
- 25
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 15 minute(s)
