Portland Castle Weddings are cropping up more frequently in my booking schedules, so it was high tide to arrange a visit to drop off some new wedding packs. I have just confirmed another booking for next season and there is always the possibility of more to come.
The history of Portland Castle is fascinating with it being built in 1539 by Henry VIII to guard the natural Portland anchorage known as the Portland Roads. The castle lies in the far north of the island, in the village now called Castletown, near Fortuneswell. The castle is under the care of English Heritage.
Portland Castle experienced its only real action during the English Civil War 1642-1649. Being an historic Royal Manor, Portland naturally supported King Charles and was a Royalist stronghold. Nearby Weymouth – a merchant town – firmly backed Cromwell’s Parliamentarians and a succession of battles and ruses saw Portland Castle captured and recaptured several times. Despite being hopelessly undermanned and inadequately armed, the Royalists managed to keep the island out of Cromwellian hands for all but two brief periods of the war. By 1645, after repeated attacks only Portland, Corfe and Sherborne remained in Royalist hands. When defeat finally came in 1646 Portland’s surrender was bloodless.
Portland Castle Weddings are unique events and can be arranged easily & at very favourable rates. The maximum amount of people the venue can hold is 50. This is probably a unique venue with the Bride having the bizarre option off being able to arrive by boat !!
The Ceremony room
Ground floor reception room
