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Symondsbury, Bridport
Join the Jurassic Coast Trust and a superb selection of speakers for our 2023 Sustainability Summit, held on Thursday 23 March 2023 at the Symondsbury Estate Tithe Barn (near Bridport in West Dorset).
The day will feature a range of speakers from…
Poole
Join the Jurassic Coast Trust and City Cruises Poole for a rare glimpse of the spectacular cliffs and features of the World Heritage site from the sea, accompanied by commentary from our expert local Ambassadors and fish and chips.
Date: Thursday…
Wareham
Join Jurassic Coast Ambassador John Scott for a guided walk to one of the Jurassic Coast’s most spectacular locations - Worbarrow Bay in Purbeck. This is a circular walk taking approximately three hours – starting at 10:30am and finishing by 2pm,…
Poole
The Jurassic Coast Trust team up with City Cruises Poole for a leisurely evening cruise along the easternmost section of the Jurassic Coast, with commentary provided by our JCT Geologist Saskia Elliott. Learn more about our spectacular World…
Lyme Regis
Much has been written about Mary Anning and her fossil discoveries. But what did she herself have to say? In this talk we’ll look at Mary’s life and work through her letters and those of her friends and clients.
Date: Friday 28th April, 10:30am in…
West Bay, Bridport
2023 has been designated as “The Year of the Coast”.
In our new exciting ‘Beneath the Waves’ exhibition, we look at the secrets of Lyme Bay. We explore the historical and current fishing practices, from the traditional seine netting for mackerel…
West Bay, Bridport
The Lyme Bay Fisheries and Conservation Reserve is a model for marine conservation and sustainable fisheries, successfully restoring nationally important reefs while supporting and giving a voice to local fishermen who practice low-impact…
Dorchester
Come and explore 250 million years of history at the Dorset Museum!
Located in the centre of Dorchester, this award-winning Museum is one of the cultural centres of Dorset with four themed galleries, special exhibitions area, a library and a café.
West Bay
Join oral history writer and poet Sarah Acton talking about the traditions of seine fishing communities along Chesil Beach and remembering the communities involved locally for generations, with readings from Sarah’s new book together with stories…
Exmouth
A day-long field trip along the Devon coastline. With a leading geologist on-board, our geology field trips have a full commentary throughout going into fantastic detail on all the rock formations and ever-changing heritage landscape as we gently…
Swanage
Hidden away in Purbeck, within a stone's throw of the Jurassic Coast, is the Spyway Dinosaur Footprints. Nestled alongside a working quarry, and easily accessible from the Priest's Way walking path, these incredible footprints were made by Jurassic…
Budleigh Salterton
At the Fairlynch Museum (one of only a few thatched museums in the UK), you can find out about the ancient red cliffs of Budleigh Salterton which bridge the Permian/Triassic boundary, when the greatest mass extinction ever happened!
Seaton
WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR EXHIBITION
The world-renowned exhibition, on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, will open at Seaton Tramway on 9th February featuring exceptional images which capture fascinating animal behaviour,…
Swanage
In the Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre, formerly the old seafront market building, you can see dinosaur footprints and discover more about the local stone industry, as well as the eminent Victorians from Swanage who all had their roots in the…
Bridport
The West Bay at War exhibition features both existing and new research about life during the Second World War in West Bay leading up to D Day in June 1944.
Charmouth
A family-friendly morning at the river mouth. Join us on a Golden Nurdle Hunt, help ‘hoover’ Charmouth Beach, hear why these microplastics matter, learn more about some other ways we can all take care of our river and coast.
Kimmeridge
The Etches Collection: Museum of Jurassic Marine Life opened in the village of Kimmeridge in October 2016. The museum houses the remarkable collection of one man’s passion, bringing to life the stories from deep time through an amazing collection of…
As the Jurassic Period drew to a close, sea levels were falling. Shallow tropical seas gave way to coastal plains and for a brief period - around 145 million years ago - a forest grew in the area now known as Purbeck. The evidence for the existence…
Lyme Regis
Taking a short walk west along Monmouth Beach at low tide will bring you to the Ammonite Pavement - a number of limestone ledges, washed clear by the sea.
Lyme Regis
We look forward to welcoming fossil enthusiasts of all ages to our FREE, family friendly Festival here, on the Jurassic Coast, on the 8th & 9th June 2024.