What's On Guide
Events along the coast.
Find out
A super-continent divides
Information about walking through the Jurassic Coast
Image 'Ammonite at Pinhay Bay' courtesy of Ben Osborne
Fossils - the history of life
Find out all about fossils here
Image 'Arniocerus (ammonite)' courtesy of Ben Osborne
Image gallery
View amazing images from around the Jurassic Coast
Image 'Cliffs' courtesy of Ben Osborne
The formation of a geological spectacle
Snappy comment about the geology
Image 'Durdle Door' courtesy of Ben Osborne
The science of a beautiful landscape
Learn about the natural processes that form the coast today
Image 'Golden Cap at sunset' courtesy of Ben Osborne
Visiting
Visitor centres & museums
Choose from a great selection of Jurassic Coast Quality.
Image 'Ammonites at Monmouth Beach' courtesy of Ben Osborne
South West Coast Path
Information about the coast path
Image 'Chesil Beach and Portland Harbour' courtesy of Ben Osborne
Gateway towns
As well as being ideal points of access to the Jurassic Coast.
Image 'Pennington Point' courtesy of Ben Osborne
Plan your visit
Choose from a great selection of Jurassic Coast Quality
Image 'Ladram Bay sea stacks' courtesy of Ben Osborne
Be safe along the coast
Learn how to stay safe as you explore the Jurassic Coast
Image 'The Purbek coast' courtesy of Ben Osborne
Travel map
There are many different ways to travel to and around.
Image 'Colours in Triassic rocks at Ladram Bay' courtesy of Ben Osborne
Conserving
Coastal erosion and coast protection
Learn why erosion is exciting
Image 'Ammonites at Monmouth beach' courtesy of Ben Osborne.
Protecting the site
How the World Heritage Site is protected
Image 'Bats Head' courtesy of Ben Osborne.
Monitoring the coast
Why is the coast monitored?
Image 'Lulworth Fossil Forest' courtesy of Ben Osborne.
Fossil collecting
Guide to where and how you can collect fossils
Image 'Mupe Rocks' courtesy of Ben Osborne.
The Dorset and East Devon Coast World Heritage Site
- Triassic250-200 million years old
- Jurassic200-145 million years old
- Cretaceous145-65 million years old
The Dorset and East Devon Coast World Heritage Site covers 3 geological time periods; the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous. These are showcased in the 3 rock types found along the coast.
News
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Jurassic Coast Arts Programme goes global
There has been international interest in the achievements of Creative Coast 2012, the latest Jurassic Coast Arts Programme project, which is drawing to a close in May 2013.The final part of this project was the production of a publication that sets out case studies and lessons learned from five years of linking the Arts with England's only Natural World Heritage Site.
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Cliff Fall on the Dorset Coast
Following the landslide at St. Oswald's Bay between Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door on the morning of 30 April 2013, diversionary routes have been put in place by Dorset County Council and the Lulworth Estate, allowing the South West Coast Path to remain fully open and safe for visitors to this area.
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Broadchurch: The Last Supper at Ellipse Caffé, West Bay
The event was a sell-out. Over 70 people packed Ellipse to watch the final episode and raise money for the charity Julia's House in the process.
J-Post
Read the current edition of the Jurassic Post for a quarterly update about the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.
Safety
2012 has proved the wettest year on record and as a result there is and remains an increased risk of landslides and falling rocks for the next few months.
Find out more...Get Involved
There are many ways in which you can play a part in supporting the Jurassic Coast, helping to ensure that it remains part of our global heritage for now and for future generations.
Noticeboard
Don't miss out on our competition to find stunning new images of the Jurassic Coast.The 2013 Jurassic Coast Award is a photography competition open to all and with great cash prizes totalling £1,800.
What's on
Jurassic Coast Award Photography Competition Exhibition
Saturday 18 May 2013 11:00 16:00
Exhibition of stunning images of the Jurassic Coast, by competition winners. Free.
Visit: www.durlston.co.uk
Fossil Hunting Walk - Charmouth
Saturday 18 May 2013 15:30 17:30
Join the warden team for a fossil hunting walk at Charmouth.There will be a 20 minute talk before heading out onto the beach to look for fossils.
Adults £7 Children £3
Wheelchair access to Centre only
Visit www.charmouth.org
Jurassic Coast Activity Day - Durlston nr Swanage
Sunday 19 May 2013 11:00 16:00
Come along and get creative with fossils. Find out why rocks rule! Free.
Jurassic Coast Award Photography Competition Exhibition
Sunday 19 May 2013 11:00 16:00
Exhibition of stunning images of the Jurassic Coast, by competition winners. Free.
Visit: www.durlston.co.uk
Jurassic Coast Award Photography Competition Exhibition
Monday 20 May 2013 11:00 16:00
Exhibition of stunning images of the Jurassic Coast, by competition winners. Free.
Visit: www.durlston.co.uk
Fossil Walk - Lyme Regis
Thursday 23 May 2013 09:00 11:00
Join one of Lyme Regis Museum's famous fossil walks with Geologist Paddy Howe and Marine Biologist Chris Andrew. Your fossil walk ticket gives you FREE access to the museum where you will be able to see displays of rare fossils, learn all about Mary Anning, the famous early palaeontologist who once lived on the site of the museum and much more.
Cost: £10 adults, children and students £5.
To book a place telephone 01297 443370 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Find out more about Lyme Regis Museum
Durlston Castle Tour - nr Swanage
Thursday 23 May 2013 10:30 11:00
A half hour guided tour of newly restored Durlston Castle - FREE
www.durlston.co.uk
Fossil Walk - Lyme Regis
Friday 24 May 2013 09:30 11:30
Join one of Lyme Regis Museum's famous fossil walks with Geologist Paddy Howe and Marine Biologist Chris Andrew. Your fossil walk ticket gives you FREE access to the museum where you will be able to see displays of rare fossils, learn all about Mary Anning, the famous early palaeontologist who once lived on the site of the museum and much more.
Cost: £10 adults, children and students £5.
To book a place telephone 01297 443370 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Find out more about Lyme Regis Museum
Fossil Hunting Walk - Charmouth
Saturday 25 May 2013 10:00 12:00
Join the warden team for a fossil hunting walk at Charmouth.There will be a 20 minute talk before heading out onto the beach to look for fossils.
Adults £7 Children £3
Wheelchair access to Centre only
Visit www.charmouth.org
Fossil Walk - Lyme Regis
Saturday 25 May 2013 10:30 12:30
Join one of Lyme Regis Museum's famous fossil walks with Geologist Paddy Howe and Marine Biologist Chris Andrew. Your fossil walk ticket gives you FREE access to the museum where you will be able to see displays of rare fossils, learn all about Mary Anning, the famous early palaeontologist who once lived on the site of the museum and much more.
Cost: £10 adults, children and students £5.
To book a place telephone 01297 443370 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Find out more about Lyme Regis Museum
Education
The Jurassic Coast offers unparalleled opportunities for cross curricular learning both inside and out of the classroom.