When can I see the archaeological remains of the Middle Stone Age site?
The Culverwell Mesolithic Site near Portland Bill is open to visitors from May to end of August
Normal open days are 2 - 4:30 (last time for visit) on the first Sunday of May, June, July and August plus Bank Holiday Mondays during these months and an extra open day during Festival of Archaeology
Culverwell Open Days 2019
Open days have now finished, we hope to re-open in May 2020
On Portland Bill Road on right hand side about halfway between Southwell Village and Portland Bill. Free on site parking for duration of your visit
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Meet the Archaeologists 2019
Dates and times to be advised
At Reap Lane Southwell right hand side just before you get to Ripcroft
Portland, Dorset DT5 2JX
This is a live dig site
We normally dig on Mondays from 10:30 - 3 May through September
Admission to Culverwell and Reap Lane is free but donations are welcomed to help with the maintenance costs.
We now have a printed site visitor guide available for Culverwell to purchase to enhance your visit
Some open days may have hands on activities suitable for adults and children or demonstrations
Group visits can be arranged at other times by calling :-
Martin Blundell 01305 783701 or Susann Palmer on 01305 861576
