The Grove Prison Museum Portland

Grove Prison Museum Portland Dorset

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(47) · Museum in Portland, United Kingdom
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Places to visit Weymouth & Portland more than 3,000 objects - artefacts and memorabilia Portland Prison 1848 to 1988. The daily lives of Convicts, …

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Jan 17, 2025
Full of stuff from the history of the prison built in 1848 when most Convicts were transported to Australia. The prison is still open and working. Was a Borstal from 1921Full review by chesil d
Nov 4, 2024
It was interesting. A very knowledgeable man was on hand to answer questions and share his knowledge. It is small but packed full of stuff. The gardens are nice and there is a lovely coastal cliff …Full review by ssbz
Sep 6, 2024
Amazing little museum packed with interesting artefacts covering prison and borstal over at least 150 years. Somewhat out of the way near the prison on Portland but well worth a visit. Entry is free,…Full review by Mike W

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Is this museum dog friendly please ?
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yes, well behaved Dogs are welcome at Grove Prison Museum - we put out Water for Dogs in the summer months and sometimes, Volunteers may have their own dogs with …
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yes, well behaved Dogs are welcome at Grove Prison Museum - we put out Water for Dogs in the summer months and sometimes, Volunteers may have their own dogs with them at the Museum
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Can you tell the opening hours in February please
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yes, Saturdays from 10am to 2pm If volunteers are available we will try to open more frequently (such as Fridays too during the Summer months) please feel free to check our Facebook …
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yes, Saturdays from 10am to 2pm If volunteers are available we will try to open more frequently (such as Fridays too during the Summer months) please feel free to check our Facebook page for any updates
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