An image of a lighthouse shining

Beacons of Light

Sat 11 September 20:30 - 22:30

Portland Bird Observatory, Chiswell Community Gardens, Chesil Esplanade and Rufus Castle
Please dress warmly and bring a torch with you, there is a free shuttle bus between Easton and Portland Bill which you must book before 09 Sept

A night of illuminated artworks and projection events

Portland is special at night time with so many incredible places to watch the sunset. After you have enjoyed the light disappear over the horizon we have four beacons of light for you to enjoy in the darkness: first, come and look back at Rufus Castle, then look in at The Light House in Chiswell Garden, and finally journey to Portland Bill to look to the future..

20:00 - 22:00

Unnatural Beauty Parlour, Quiddles, Esplanade, Chesil Beach

The Light House at Chiswell Community Garden 

20:30 - 22:30

Of Sea and Stone at Rufus Castle

Projections onto Portland Bird Observatory by Wildworks using residents drawings and prints 

Don't drive? Take our Free Shuttle Bus

There will be a free shuttle bus running between St Georges Easton and Portland Bill on Sat 11 Sept. This must be pre-booked by 09 Sept  all details HERE

Access: 

The above events are all accessible by wheelchair. To assess whether the above events/venues are accessible for you, visit our Festival Access webpage by clicking here.

On the Festival Access webpage you will find a video of the venue, an audio description of the artwork and our Easy Read Festival Guide too. 

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