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The Jurassic Coast covers 95 miles of truly stunning coastline from East Devon to Dorset, with rocks recording 185 million years of the Earth's history.
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      • Geological formation
        • The geological formations that shape the dorset and east devon landscape
      • Walk through time
      • Environmental stories
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      • Discover by Area
        • Axmouth to Lyme Regis
        • Bat’s Head to Gad Cliff
        • Black Ven to Seatown
        • Brandy Bay to St Aldhelm’s Head
        • Burton Cliff to Abbotsbury
        • Eype to Burton Bradstock
        • Furzy Cliff to White Nothe
        • Ladram Bay to Pennington Point
        • Langton Herring to Portland Harbour Shore
        • Orcombe Point to the River Otter
        • Peveril Point to Studland Bay
        • Salcombe Hill to Seaton
        • The Isle of Portland
        • Winspit to Durlston Head
    • Geomorphology and natural processes
      • Climatic changes
        • Impact of Climate on the Coast
        • Modern climate change
      • Landscapes of the jurassic coast
      • Our dynamic coast
        • Geomorphology and Coastal Processes
        • Glossary of terms
        • How was lulworth cove formed
    • History of science
      • Early innovators
      • Meet mary anning
      • Museum founders
      • Pioneering fossil collectors and geologists
      • Pioneers and trailblazers
    • Palaeontology
      • Fossil Finder
      • Fossils
      • Palaeoecology
        • Brittlestars
        • Coccolithophores
        • Iguanodontids
        • Rhynchosaurs
        • Scelidosaurus
        • Stromatolites and Thrombolites
        • Temnospondyl
      • Fossil conservation
    • Unesco and World Heritage
      • Unesco world heritage sites
      • World heritage day
      • People and Archaeology of the World Heritage Site
  • Fossil Finder
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    • Fossil Collecting
      • Fossil Collecting
      • Fossil Finder
    • Beaches
      • Coastal walks
      • Dorset beaches
      • Devon beaches
      • Beach sports
      • Dog friendly beaches
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      • Boat trips
      • Climbing
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      • Rockpooling
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      • Filming on the jurassic coast
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      • Staying safe on the jurassic coast
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        • Public transport
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      • Beer
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      • Bridport
      • Budleigh Salterton
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      • Exmouth
      • Lyme regis
      • Portland
      • Seaton
      • Sidmouth
      • Swanage
      • West bay
      • Weymouth
      • Countryside
    • Ideas & Inspiration
      • Food & Drink
        • Veggie and vegan
        • Restaurants
        • Pubs and bars
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        • Cafes and coffee shops
        • Afternoon tea
      • Seasons
        • Autumn
        • Spring
        • Summer
        • Winter
      • Itineraries
        • 24 hours on the jurassic coast
        • 48 hours on the jurassic coast
        • Experience the jurassic coast
        • Group friendly
        • Rainy days
        • Sunny days
      • Inspiration
        • Weddings
        • Historic locations
        • Iconic places to visit
        • Teenagers
        • Group Friendly
        • Dog friendly jurassic coast
      • Highlights
        • Best places for afternoon tea
        • Best places to eat in summer
        • Seafood
        • Date nights
        • Free Things To Do
      • Blog
    • Jurassic coast landmarks
      • History of the jurassic coast
      • Kimmeridge bay
      • Ladram bay
      • Lulworth cove
      • Old harry rocks
      • Worbarrow bay
      • Durdle door
      • Golden cap
    • Beaches
      • Dog friendly beaches
      • Staying Safe
  • What’s On
    • Seasonal events
      • Bonfire night
      • Christmas
      • Fathers day
      • Halloween
      • Mothers day
      • New year
      • School holiday
      • Valentines day
    • Seasons
      • Autumn
      • Winter
      • Spring
      • Summer
    • Food and drink events
    • Festivals
    • Exhibitions
    • Theatre and comedy
    • Community
    • Art events
  • Science and Heritage
    • Geology
      • Geological formation
        • The geological formations that shape the dorset and east devon landscape
      • Walk through time
      • Environmental stories
      • Geoweek
      • Discover by Area
        • Axmouth to Lyme Regis
        • Bat’s Head to Gad Cliff
        • Black Ven to Seatown
        • Brandy Bay to St Aldhelm’s Head
        • Burton Cliff to Abbotsbury
        • Eype to Burton Bradstock
        • Furzy Cliff to White Nothe
        • Ladram Bay to Pennington Point
        • Langton Herring to Portland Harbour Shore
        • Orcombe Point to the River Otter
        • Peveril Point to Studland Bay
        • Salcombe Hill to Seaton
        • The Isle of Portland
        • Winspit to Durlston Head
    • Geomorphology and natural processes
      • Climatic changes
        • Impact of Climate on the Coast
        • Modern climate change
      • Landscapes of the jurassic coast
      • Our dynamic coast
        • Geomorphology and Coastal Processes
        • Glossary of terms
        • How was lulworth cove formed
    • History of science
      • Early innovators
      • Meet mary anning
      • Museum founders
      • Pioneering fossil collectors and geologists
      • Pioneers and trailblazers
    • Palaeontology
      • Fossil Finder
      • Fossils
      • Palaeoecology
        • Brittlestars
        • Coccolithophores
        • Iguanodontids
        • Rhynchosaurs
        • Scelidosaurus
        • Stromatolites and Thrombolites
        • Temnospondyl
      • Fossil conservation
    • Unesco and World Heritage
      • Unesco world heritage sites
      • World heritage day
      • People and Archaeology of the World Heritage Site
  • Fossil Finder
  • Things To Do
    • Fossil Collecting
      • Fossil Collecting
      • Fossil Finder
    • Beaches
      • Coastal walks
      • Dorset beaches
      • Devon beaches
      • Beach sports
      • Dog friendly beaches
      • Beach safety
    • Sports
      • Beach sports
      • Golf
      • Health and Wellbeing
      • Leisure centres
      • Watersports
    • Shopping
      • Independent and individual
      • Markets
      • Towns
    • Entertainment
      • Casinos
      • Cinemas
      • Music
      • Nightlife
      • Theatre and shows
    • Attractions
      • Cultural
      • Families
      • Free
      • Hidden gems
      • History and Heritage
      • Museums and visitor centres
      • Nature and wildlife
      • Group Friendly
      • Young palaeontologists
    • Activities
      • Swimming
      • Walking
      • Boat trips
      • Climbing
      • Cycling
      • Rockpooling
  • Explore
    • Visitor information
      • Filming on the jurassic coast
      • Business
      • Maps brochures and guides
      • Staying safe on the jurassic coast
      • Travel information
        • Parking
        • Public transport
        • Travelling around
        • Travelling to
    • Towns and villages
      • Abbotsbury
      • Beer
      • Branscombe
      • Bridport
      • Budleigh Salterton
      • Charmouth
      • Dorchester
      • Exmouth
      • Lyme regis
      • Portland
      • Seaton
      • Sidmouth
      • Swanage
      • West bay
      • Weymouth
      • Countryside
    • Ideas & Inspiration
      • Food & Drink
        • Veggie and vegan
        • Restaurants
        • Pubs and bars
        • Local produce
        • Seafood
        • Farm shops
        • Cafes and coffee shops
        • Afternoon tea
      • Seasons
        • Autumn
        • Spring
        • Summer
        • Winter
      • Itineraries
        • 24 hours on the jurassic coast
        • 48 hours on the jurassic coast
        • Experience the jurassic coast
        • Group friendly
        • Rainy days
        • Sunny days
      • Inspiration
        • Weddings
        • Historic locations
        • Iconic places to visit
        • Teenagers
        • Group Friendly
        • Dog friendly jurassic coast
      • Highlights
        • Best places for afternoon tea
        • Best places to eat in summer
        • Seafood
        • Date nights
        • Free Things To Do
      • Blog
    • Jurassic coast landmarks
      • History of the jurassic coast
      • Kimmeridge bay
      • Ladram bay
      • Lulworth cove
      • Old harry rocks
      • Worbarrow bay
      • Durdle door
      • Golden cap
    • Beaches
      • Dog friendly beaches
      • Staying Safe
  • What’s On
    • Seasonal events
      • Bonfire night
      • Christmas
      • Fathers day
      • Halloween
      • Mothers day
      • New year
      • School holiday
      • Valentines day
    • Seasons
      • Autumn
      • Winter
      • Spring
      • Summer
    • Food and drink events
    • Festivals
    • Exhibitions
    • Theatre and comedy
    • Community
    • Art events
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Welcome to the Jurassic Coast

The Jurassic Coast is a 95-mile long stretch of coastline in southern England, situated within the counties of Dorset and Devon. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognised for its outstanding rocks, fossils and landforms.

The Jurassic Coast is one of the most popular destinations in Britain, drawing millions of visitors from all over the world each year. To discover all of its secrets and treasures would take a lifetime, but likewise, its unique history and character can be felt right from your very first glimpse.

 

A Geological Marvel

On the Jurassic Coast, geology takes centre stage. It is the only place on Earth where rocks from the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous Periods can be seen in one place, representing 185 million years of Earth’s history.

Within these rocks are countless stories of continents colliding, landscapes being formed and shaped by time and tide, and extraordinary creatures living, dying and evolving across millions of years, many of which we are lucky enough to discover, enjoy and study today through the fossils they’ve left behind.

Harrys Rock, Waves Crash
Discover rocks, fossils and landforms span the entire Mesozoic era and provide remarkable insight into 185 million years of environmental change and evolution.

 

An Experience to Treasure

Whether you want to hunt for fossils, visit a museum, or simply take in the Jurassic Coast’s stunning scenery at the beach or on a good walk, you’ll find there are plenty of things to do here, whatever the time of year.

Begin your Jurassic Coast experience by Exploring our distinctive towns and villages and some of our iconic natural landmarks. Dive into the Jurassic Coast’s rich and varied Science and Heritage, and discover some of the coastline’s most renowned characters, including the legendary fossil hunter Mary Anning.

Red Rocks, Sea, Jurassic Coast
A hugely diverse and beautiful landscape underpinned by incredible geology of global importance.

 

Education and resources
Conservation
Geology
History of science
Life on the Jurassic Coast
Our work

Everything You Need at Your Fingertips

We’ve got everything you need to plan, book and enjoy your perfect Jurassic Coast visit. Find a fabulous Place to Stay, explore some of the best Things to Do (everything from museums and boat trips to coasteering and caves), download our Jurassic Coast map or request a printed brochure in the post, and sign up to our email list for all our latest news. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Information You Can Trust

Our website is written and maintained by the team of experts at the Jurassic Coast. We are passionate about our coastline and want to share its wonders with you on your visit, so all our information is regularly checked and updated by our locally-based team.

We are an independent charity responsible for maintaining the Jurassic Coast’s World Heritage Site status, so by planning your holiday using our site, and booking accommodation and activities with our brilliant Business Partners, you can rest assured that you are helping to maintain this incredible place for current and future generations.

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  • Geology
    • The geological formations that shape the dorset and east devon landscape
    • Geological formation
    • Walk through time
    • Environmental stories
    • Geoweek
    • Discover by Area
      • Burton Cliff to Abbotsbury
      • Brandy Bay to St Aldhelm’s Head
      • Black Ven to Seatown
      • Eype to Burton Bradstock
      • Furzy Cliff to White Nothe
      • Axmouth to Lyme Regis
      • Orcombe Point to the River Otter
      • Ladram Bay to Pennington Point
      • Langton Herring to Portland Harbour Shore
      • Bat’s Head to Gad Cliff
      • Peveril Point to Studland Bay
      • Salcombe Hill to Seaton
      • The Isle of Portland
      • Winspit to Durlston Head
      • Palaeontology
  • Geomorphology and natural processes
    • Climatic changes
      • Impact of Climate on the Coast
      • Modern climate change
    • Landscapes of the jurassic coast
    • Our dynamic coast
      • Geomorphology and Coastal Processes
      • Glossary of terms
      • How was lulworth cove formed
  • Palaeontology
  • Palaeoecology
    • Brittlestars
    • Coccolithophores
    • Iguanodontids
    • Rhynchosaurs
    • Scelidosaurus
    • Stromatolites and Thrombolites
    • Temnospondyl
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    • Kimmeridge bay
    • Ladram bay
    • Lulworth cove
    • Old harry rocks
    • Worbarrow bay
    • Durdle door
    • Golden cap
  • Visitor information
    • Filming on the jurassic coast
    • Business
    • Maps brochures and guides
    • Staying safe on the jurassic coast
    • Travel information
      • Parking
      • Public transport
      • Travelling around
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    • Beach sports
    • Golf
    • Health and Wellbeing
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    • Markets
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    • Casinos
    • Cinemas
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    • Nightlife
    • Theatre and shows
  • Attractions
    • Cultural
    • Families
    • Free
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    • Museums and visitor centres
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    • Young palaeontologists
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    • Boat trips
    • Climbing
    • Cycling
    • Rockpooling
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    • Experience the jurassic coast
    • Group friendly
    • Rainy days
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  • Seasons
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    • Brandy Bay to St Aldhelm’s Head
    • Black Ven to Seatown
    • Eype to Burton Bradstock
    • Furzy Cliff to White Nothe
    • Axmouth to Lyme Regis
    • Orcombe Point to the River Otter
    • Ladram Bay to Pennington Point
    • Langton Herring to Portland Harbour Shore
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