What is Portland Like for Family-Friendly Vacations?
If you have been trying to find the perfect family-friendly vacation spot, you might want to consider welcoming Portland. Here you'll find a variety of activities sure to appeal to both kids and parents alike. From sailing to the dining options, Portland has lots of things to see and do that everyone will enjoy. Spend a day checking out attractions like Portland Harbour, Portland Bill and Portland Bill Lighthouse. When it's time to rest after a day exploring the area with the family, Portland has various places to stay, such as family hotels with swimming pools and hotels with suites for families. No matter what you want, Portland has different kinds of family accommodations so you have a variety of options to choose from.
What Are Some of the Best Hotels in Portland?
Top hotel picks in and around Portland:
Sunseeker Renagade 60ft in Weymouth. Perfect to explore the Jurassic Coast.
Beachfront houseboat- Free in-room WiFi • Water park
Heights Hotel
Hotel with bar, near Verne High Angle Battery- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Attentive staff
The Aqua
Portland hotel with conference center- Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Bar
Beautiful, family friendly Cottage with sea views of Chesil Beach
Family-friendly Portland vacation home with fireplace, kitchen- Free in-room WiFi • Garden
What Should I See and Do with Kids in Portland?
You’ll discover that Portland and the surrounding area provides many entertaining things to see while you're out and about with the kids. Here are some ideas to make your getaway both memorable and educational:
- Parks
- Dorset and East Devon Coast
- Broadcroft Quarry Nature Reserve
- Tout Quarry Sculpture Park
- Portland Harbour
- Portland Bill
- Portland Bill Lighthouse
Sights & Landmarks