What’s on this Father’s Day

Thinking of spending Father’s Day on the Jurassic Coast? With an abundance of walks, watersports and places to stop for Sunday Lunch, there’s always something to do in the Jurassic Coast, whether you are marking the day or not.

If you need some inspiration, take a look at some of the events and activities on offer below.

Head out on the waves

Whether you want a gentle sailing or something more energetic, you’ll find plenty of options over the Father’s Day weekend, including Pasty and Pint Cruises from Stuart Line Cruises. These 1.5 hour long voyages set sail at various points during the day from Exmouth Marina and the ticket price includes an award winning pasty! Choose either a vegetarian or meat option and then rush it down with a pint of your choice, from ciders, beers, wines and softs, there is something for everyone!

Alternatively, City Cruise’s Jurassic Adventurer is another option and gives you plenty of chances to see the beauty of the region! Set off from Poole Quay and enjoy the delights of Brownsea Island, Sandbanks and Millionaire’s Row among other areas.

Special offers

If you want a day out, take advantage of the special offers that are available for Father’s Day.  For instance, Seaton Tramway are giving dads the chance to travel for free! You can even make the day extra special by stopping off at the Tram Stop Café and grabbing a traditional cream tea!

Elsewhere, Monkey World  in Weymouth are giving dads 50% off entry! Book online to guarantee your visit and spend the day making memories with around 260 monkeys and apes!

Learn something

Or why not spend the day discovering the creatures that lived at the Jurassic Coast millions of years ago? Head to Lyme Regis and check out what fossils you can find while exploring the beach or visit the Etches Collection  in Kimmeridge where you can the famous Pliosaur as seen on a recent documentary with David Attenborough. The Pliosaur skull will be on display at the museum all year, so if you haven’t seen it yet, now is a great opportunity!

Whatever you decide to do, we hope you have fun during your trip to the Jurassic Coast.