Sandsfoot Castle

Sandsfoot Castle

Old Castle Road, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8QG

Sandsfoot Castle is a former fort constructed by Henry VIII to keep Portland Harbour safe and give protection from French invaders. It’s location on the South Coast overlooking the bay of Weymouth makes for a good stargazing location and frequently hosts public stargazing events organised with the help of Weymouth Astronomy Club.


Sandsfoot Castle is a private location and is only accessible out of normal hours for stargazing by prior arrangement or when public events are scheduled.

Weather forecast

  • 29/03/24

    10° 3%
  • 29/03/24

    10° 5%
  • 30/03/24

    2%
  • 30/03/24

    13%

Weather forecast for Portland Harbour - Castle Cove (beach) (0.1 miles away) updated 29/03/24 at 04:00.





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