Visitor centres and museums
The visitor centres and museums along the coast show how each location makes the Jurassic Coast a World Heritage Site, showcasing the local geology and associated stories.
Fairlynch Museum, Budleigh Salterton
The ancient red cliffs at Budleigh evidence the desert conditions of the Triassic. Come to the museum and see first-hand the fossils unique to this area and discover the story of the Budleigh Pebbles.
Sidmouth Museum
The museum houses a variety of fossils, rocks, mosaics and other artifacts unearthed in the local environment. Walks along the Jurassic Coast can also be booked from here.
Honiton Museum
Honiton Museum's geology display focuses on the Honiton Hippo which was discovered when the bypass was constructed in the early 1960's.
The Fine Foundation Centre, Beer
The Fine Foundation Centre run by Beer Village Heritage is situated on the left at the bottom of Sea Hill, Beer and tells the stories of the village of Beer and its place along the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and in the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Lyme Regis Museum
A range of Lyme Regis' famous fossils can be seen in the geological galleries. You can also take a journey through the local history of Lyme and discover the fascinating life of fossil hunter, Mary Anning, whose fossil collecting began the study of geology.