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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

Kids' zone

Games and educational information for children
Image 'Pinkay Bay' courtesy of Ben Osborne

Find out about

Image 'St Oswalds Bay' courtesy of Ben Osborne

Visiting

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.

West Dorset - Gigapans

View From Abbotsbury Hill

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The view from Abbotsbury Hill looking east over the village, Chesil Beach and the Fleet Lagoon with Portland in the distance.

Lyme Regis and the West Dorset Cliffs

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Only part of the full gigapan which extends from Lyme Regis east to the cliffs at Burton Bradstock. This image was taken specifically to capture change when it comes as these cliffs contain some of the largest coastal landslides in Europe.

Charmouth

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The view east from Stonebarrow over Charmouth and Lyme Regis in 2009. A large landslide is opening up in the foreground and this view has already changed considerably.

Golden Cap from Charmouth

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Golden Cap from Charmouth beach.

Seatown and Golden Cap

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Seatown and Golden Cap on a sunny day in April 2010

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

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.
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.
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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What's on

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
Fossil Hunting Walk - Charmouth
Sunday 26 May 2013 10:30 12:30
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
Fossil Walk - Lyme Regis
Sunday 26 May 2013 11:15 13:15
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
Monday 27 May 2013 10:30 11:00
A half hour guided tour of newly restored Durlston Castle - FREE

www.durlston.co.uk
Fossil Hunting Walk - Charmouth
Monday 27 May 2013 11:30 13:30
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
Fossil Walk - Lyme Regis
Monday 27 May 2013 12:00 14:00
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

Education

The Jurassic Coast offers unparalleled opportunities for cross curricular learning both inside and out of the classroom.

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Find out

A super-continent divides

Fossils - the history of life

Image gallery

The formation of a geological spectacle

The science of a beautiful landscape

Kids' zone

Find out about

Visiting

Visitor centres & museums

South West Coast Path

Help protect the coast

Gateway towns

Plan your visit

Be safe along the coast

Travel map

Conserving

Coastal erosion and coast protection

Protecting the site

Monitoring the coast

Fossil collecting

West Dorset - Gigapans

View From Abbotsbury Hill

Lyme Regis and the West Dorset Cliffs

Charmouth

Golden Cap from Charmouth

Seatown and Golden Cap

The Dorset and East Devon Coast World Heritage Site

News

J-Post

Safety

Get Involved

Noticeboard

What's on

Education