The Jurassic Coast are calling for public support to catapult the development of a proposed new museum dedicated to the outstanding geology, palaeontology and geomorphology of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site with the launch of a crowdfunding campaign and benefit event in early 2023. Brittlestar fossil A delicate brittlestar fossil from the Jurassic Period…
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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…
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Over the past couple of years, the Jurassic Coast has been finding out just what it is that draws people here and what makes the Jurassic Coast a ‘special place’ for them. We spent time developing our digital plans to create a new, all inclusive website which truly reflects the experiences and curiosity of visitors…
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Jurassic Coast Ambassador and marine photographer Steve Belasco has just published his latest book, The Jurassic Coast From The Sea… and it’s a bit special. The beautiful volume is packed with stunning photographs of the coastline and waters of the Dorset and East Devon World Heritage Site, all captured from offshore during the past 12…
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On Thursday 11th August 2022, Jurassic Coast Members had the opportunity to visit a working Portland Stone Quarry Mine – Albion Stone. The Isle of Portland in Dorset is famous for its stone quarrying. Portland stone has been used to build iconic structures like St Paul’s Cathedral, the British Museum and the United Nations HQ…
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on Aug 10 2022 Jurassic Coast Pebble Trail In Things to do, History and Heritage, News, Jurassic Culture https://jurassiccoast.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/The-Jurassic-Coast-Pebble-Trail-Instagram-Post-… 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.…
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JCT are delighted to introduce our new team members, Mugdha and Georgia! Mugdha joins us from Lancaster, she will be involved in our digital content project for the next 3 months. Mugdha, who is passionate about science communications, is a budding Volcanologist and an avid trekker. She completed her bachelors and masters in Geology from…
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Ryan Eddowes’ Accessibility observations of the Jurassic Coast stretch of the South West Coast Path In spring (23rd May-3rd June) 2022, Ryan Eddowes along with friend, Matt and dog, Taz embarked on a challenge to walk the entire 95 mile length of the Jurassic Coast, from Exmouth to Studland. The purpose of Ryan’s challenge was…
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Across the last 14 years, thousands of holidaymakers at one of Dorset’s holiday park operators have achieved a remarkable fundraising landmark. West Dorset Leisure Holidays has raised over £100,000 for the Jurassic Coast, helping to protect, conserve and educate people about the Jurassic Coast. This impressive figure has been attained through thousands of customers adding…
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