Overlooking Church Ope Cove, Rufus Castle, also known as Bow and Arrow Castle because of the small slits in the walls used for firing arrows, was originally built in the 11th century for King ...

A castle in Dorset which has been closed for many years is now giving virtual tours of the site to be able to see inside. Rufus Castle - built in 1450 ...

Here's five castles worth visiting in Dorset this spring. Corfe Castle ... Rufus Castle (Image: Rustic) This castle, the oldest on Portland, was once sketched by JMW Turner.

THE isle of Portland, Dorset, has three very different castles to explore. ... Rufus Castle. Address: Follow the path from Portland Museum, Wakeham, to Church Ope Cove.

If you're looking for a relaxing retreat to the Dorset countryside this summer, ... Visitors can also spot Rufus Castle, a 15th-century castle with bits dating back to the 1100s.

A 200-year-old castle in Dorset which served as the setting for Winston Churchill 's D-Day plan has been transformed into a holiday rental. ... Rufus Castle, the Portland Museum.

The beach sits in the shadows of Rufus Castle, a "bow and arrow" settlement on Portland that has looked out from the headland over the top of the cove since the 15th century. Read More on UK ...

London 2012: Dorset coastal path opened 26 January 2012 Last updated ... The 20mile (32km) route along part of the Dorset coast will start at Rufus Castle in Portland and end at Lulworth Cove.

An extra route along an erosion-hit coastal path in Dorset has been proposed by Natural England. Parts of the extra 42-mile (67km) route from Lyme Regis to Rufus Castle would "run closer to the ...

Natural England wants better public access along a second stretch in Dorset, covering 42 miles along the Jurassic Coast - from Lyme Regis to Rufus Castle in Portland.

Explore these history-rich five five castles in Dorset this spring ...