Tout Quarry, Sculpture garden and nature reserve on Isle of Portland, England
The 13-hectare reserve contains a network of paths leading through limestone formations where more than 70 stone sculptures integrate with the natural landscape.
From 1780 until 1982, the quarry produced Portland Stone, a material used in numerous construction projects before its transformation into an artistic space.
The Portland Sculpture and Quarry Trust manages the site, allowing artists to create permanent works that form connections between industrial heritage and nature.
Visitors can access the site through a dedicated parking area near Tradecroft, with paths connecting to the South West Coast Path system.
The reserve supports rare plant species including Portland spurge and rock stonecrop, while providing habitat for silver-studded blue and grayling butterflies.
Location: Dorset
Website: http://learningstone.org/
Website: http://learningstone.org
GPS coordinates: 50.55310,-2.44460
Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:45
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