Victoria Gardens
Victoria Gardens are public gardens run by Portland Town Council and, amongst other things, includes activities for kids. And the good news is, they’re situated just across the road from Sea View Cottage! As can be seen from this photo, the yellow door of the cottage is visible from the entrance to the Gardens.
The gardens slope downwards from South to North. Down towards the North side they’re terraced to provide flat areas for a bowls green and tennis courts. And more recently a performace area has been added too. Additionally, up towards the South side, a children’s play area can be found. This includes the usual play equipment – slides, swings and roundabouts etc – providing great entertainment and activities for kids.
Bins are provided for use by dog walkers and others. Therefore, if you bring a dog, please make good use of the park (and its bins!).
Views from Victoria Gardens are extensive ranging from Lyme Bay in the West, over The Fleet and Portland Harbour, to Weymouth Bay in the East. So on a sunny day, a lovely place for a picnic maybe?