Family Owned
Business Est 1973
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Eco Friendly
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British Association
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Our Portland Removals Service Includes…
Your new home, your family, your possessions are all unique. That’s why we only create tailor-made removals packages to suit your exact needs. As standard our removals service includes;
- Trained, Uniformed Staff
Our staff carry photo ID and are all background checked. - Covers & Blankets
Including slot-on, padded covers for white goods and furniture. - Biodegradable Mattress Bags
These sealable bags are used only once and then recycled. - Robe Cartons
Specialist boxes designed for hanging clothes. - Mileage
Your quote will include mileage with no hidden costs. - Recycle Service
We’ll take flat boxes for recycling (or reuse where possible). - Carpet Runners
Full floor protection is also available (fees may apply). - Cover For Goods In Transit
Restricted liability as standard, further options available. - Carbon Offsetting
We’re planting over 2,000 trees for carbon offsetting. - Recycled Materials
We only use recycled and recyclable materials where possible.
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Why Move to Portland With Armishaws…
Eco-friendly Portland Removals
Extra Portland Removals Services
How We Can Help With Your Move…
Packing Service
Storage
Shredding
Packing Materials
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Portland Removals – Local Information
Schools
View Ofsted rating for Portland HERE
Population
The Isle of Portland has a population of 12,000 (according to the most recent 2011 You.Gov census).
Transport
Portland is connected to Weymouth via the A354 which stretches on to Dorchester in thirty minutes, while Bournemouth is around one hour and fifteen by car. Buses run to Weymouth roughly every ten minutes. Direct trains to London Waterloo take approximately three hours and twenty minutes.
News
Local news can be found online and in print from the Dorset Echo.
Staying Local?
Armishaws supply Weymouth and Portland removals a well as the local area including;
- Chickerell
- Nottington
- Langton Herring
- Osmington Mill
- Abbotsbury
- Broadmayne
- West Lulworth
- Littlebredy
- West Knighton
- Crossways
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7 Quirky Facts About Portland
- Don’t Say “Rabbit”
Among the superstitions on the isle (and they are many and wonderfully eccentric), it’s rumoured you should never say the word ‘rabbit’. This is due to the number of warrens that cross the island and it’s feared that mention of the “underground mutton” could cause Portland to collapse. - Smugglers Paradise
Owing to its location and remoteness, smuggling was rife on the island which has also housed several prisons and a naval base during its colourful history. - Jurassic Park
Portland is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site the Jurrasic Coast. Prehistoric fossils have been found on the isle and surrounding coastland. - Viking Raiders
The first recorded arrival of Vikings to Britain occurred in Portland in 789. Three lost Viking ships landed on the island and when the king’s reeve tried to collect taxes from them, they killed him and sailed on. - Buckingham Palace
The Queen’s London residence, St Paul’s Cathedral and the Cenotaph were made or repaired using Portland Stone. Six million tonnes of the local limestone were used to rebuild the city after the Great Fire of London in 1666. - Rufus Castle
The original Rufus Castle was built for William II by his father, William the Conqueror. In 1959 Henry the VIII had the current castle built at a cost of cost £4,964 to defend against French invasion.
Best Of Portland
Once you’ve made he move to Portland, here are our tips of the best the island has to offer;
The Lobster Pot
Incredible views, excellent food, friendly people, The Lobster Pot is the perfect place to become ‘a regular’. And their Sunday roasts are not to be missed!
White Stones
Showcasing the best local artists and craftspeople, White Stones add a relaxing, welcoming atmosphere and cake! The food is every bit as good as the art.
Hen Dog Designs
Once the dust has settled on your Portland removals, head to Hen Dog Designs where you can start turning your house into home with Hen Dog’s excellent style and design.
Portland Market
If you like to buy fresh and buy local then Portland Market is a must for your weekly diary. Locally sourced produce and plenty of tasty treats.
Dorset Shellfish
Almost worth moving to Portland for alone, Dorset Shellfish is as fresh as it gets without putting on a wetsuit. It’s also absolutely delicious!
About Portland
Windblown, quirky, beautiful and remote, Portland is as romantic as it is idyllic. Not as easily accessible as other Dorset location, the lack of traffic and fewer tourists only add to the isle’s many attractions.
Leisure
There is an abundance of fine cafes, bars and eateries across Portland and of course the seafood is world class. When you’re not eating, you can burn off the calories exploring the coastline or taking part in the many sports available. The island might not be blessed with an abundance of shops (you won’t find the centre taken over by the usual high street names), what they lack in quantity they more than make up for in quality.
Portland also has a theatre/cinema with a brilliant mix of shows and screenings throughout the year.
Transport
With just one route connecting Portland with the mainland buses head to nearby Weymouth every ten minutes. Dorchester (thirty minutes and Bournemouth (75 minutes) are both easy to reach while there is also a rail station, trains to London take in excess of three hours.
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