Blog (History and Heritage) - Jurassic Coast

Considering how old the Jurassic Coast is, it’s hardly surprising that there are generations worth of stories to discover. Some of those stories are just down right spooky, which makes this the perfect time to delve into some of the Jurassic Coast’s ghosts and ghouls.

If you’ve ever been to Lyme Regis, you’ll have probably heard of Mary Anning – in fact, the museum you visit to find out more about the fossils and the Jurassic Coast is her former home. She’s one of Dorset’s best known exports, especially in the palaeontology field but how much do you know about her?

The Jurassic Coast Trust (JCT) have undertaken a mid-year review of the key priorities identified in the 2020-2025 World Heritage Site Partnership Plan (the Plan), for the period January-July 2023 and are pleased to share significant progress of the objectives to date.

Once a place has been awarded World Heritage status is makes it quite hard to keep a secret, but it seems that not everyone has realised there are so many great reasons to visit the beautiful Jurassic Coast.

It is no surprise that one of the major draws to the Jurassic Coast is fossil hunting. A popular activity for all ages that sparks a day of adventure from complete beginners to expert collectors.

Just like the 95 miles of protected Dorset and East Devon Coast, the organisation responsible for its protection and conservation, is evolving and changing.

In response to a turbulent couple of years and ongoing challenges, we have developed our business strategy which puts the conservation needs of the Site and wishes of the local communities at the heart of our work programme.

Are you visiting somewhere along the Jurassic Coast this year? From the Spring of 2022, organisations along the coast have decorated and hidden pebbles for you to find for the Jurassic Coast 20th Anniversary Pebble Trail.

Lyme Regis Museum on the Dorset coast is celebrating the life and work of one the town 's most famous daughters, Mary Anning, with a rarely seen portrait of the renowned palaeontologist, an exhibition featuring one of her rare ichthyosaurs and a stunning newly discovered genus and species of extinct marine 'crocodile ' found by two local fossil hunters.

An exciting new fossil exhibition is opening this month at Sidmouth Museum, showcasing rare and globally important specimens collected from East Devon 's famous red rocks.

The Jurassic Coast is a 95-mile stretch along the south coast of England. With its stunning scenery and breath-taking views, there is no better place for you to unwind. And that 's not all - there is plenty to do too.