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Go Green Along the Coast

Make your visit to the Jurassic Coast a green and pleasant one!

Go green along the coast and reduce your ecological footprint - keep it a pleasant experience for everyone now and in the future.

Litter Free Coast and Sea

Marine and beach litter is an environmental, social and economic issue for the Dorset and East Devon coastline with implications on the marine environment, industry and on coastal communities. Find out how marine and beach litter affects our coastline, what is already being done by others and what you can do to help reduce marine and beach litter.

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.

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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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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