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The National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) has become an official ‘Coast Path Passport’ stamping point partner, working with the charity which cares for the UK’s longest and most popular National Trail, the South West Coast Path.

Of course we’re biased and think you should spend all your time exploring the Jurassic Coast, but if you’re sat at home wondering what adventures to plan for 2024, here are some of our top reasons why you should visit the Jurassic Coast over the next 12 months.

Join our team and help us protect England’s only Natural World Heritage Site!

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated, and enthusiastic…

Community Fundraising and Volunteer Manager

You might think the best time to visit the coast is the summer, but just because the sun has left us for a few months doesn’t mean that you have to stay home. It isn’t just about relaxing on the beaches, there are plenty of reasons to visit the Jurassic Coast during the winter months – here are some of the things you can expect to enjoy on the coast in December.

The Jurassic Coast Trust is lucky to have a great team of volunteers and ambassadors who readily give up their time to support us over a huge range of fundraising activities. From running guided walks to helping at Dinosaur Sleepovers they are always there, cheerful and friendly, engaging people with the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. 

This time of year is one of the best times to visit the Jurassic Coast and explore the various coastal walks that can be found there. The landscape takes on a whole different atmosphere in the winter, giving it an almost mystical feel. If you fancy seeing a new side to the Jurassic Coast, try out some of these popular walks.

We are very excited to be recruiting for a new Project Officer, working with the Jurassic Coast Trust CEO, Principal Officer for World Heritage and key stakeholders to help lead in the development and delivery of a vitally important piece of strategic work for the conservation of the World Heritage Site, the Protected Site Strategy.

Looking for ways to get into the Christmas spirit? Here are some of the markets, events and general festivities to enjoy around the Jurassic Coast over the next few months.

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?