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Wareham
Join Jurassic Coast Ambassador John Scott for a guided walk to one of the Jurassic Coast’s most spectacular locations - Worbarrow Bay in Purbeck. This is a circular walk taking approximately three hours – starting at 10:30am and finishing by 2pm,…
Symondsbury, Bridport
Join the Jurassic Coast Trust and a superb selection of speakers for our 2023 Sustainability Summit, held on Thursday 23 March 2023 at the Symondsbury Estate Tithe Barn (near Bridport in West Dorset).
The day will feature a range of speakers from…
Poole
Join the Jurassic Coast Trust and City Cruises Poole for a rare glimpse of the spectacular cliffs and features of the World Heritage site from the sea, accompanied by commentary from our expert local Ambassadors and fish and chips.
Date: Thursday…
West Bay, Bridport
2023 has been designated as “The Year of the Coast”.
In our new exciting ‘Beneath the Waves’ exhibition, we look at the secrets of Lyme Bay. We explore the historical and current fishing practices, from the traditional seine netting for mackerel…
West Bay, Bridport
The Lyme Bay Fisheries and Conservation Reserve is a model for marine conservation and sustainable fisheries, successfully restoring nationally important reefs while supporting and giving a voice to local fishermen who practice low-impact…
Dorchester
Come and explore 250 million years of history at the Dorset Museum!
Located in the centre of Dorchester, this award-winning Museum is one of the cultural centres of Dorset with four themed galleries, special exhibitions area, a library and a café.
West Bay
Join oral history writer and poet Sarah Acton talking about the traditions of seine fishing communities along Chesil Beach and remembering the communities involved locally for generations, with readings from Sarah’s new book together with stories…
Exmouth
A day-long field trip along the Devon coastline. With a leading geologist on-board, our geology field trips have a full commentary throughout going into fantastic detail on all the rock formations and ever-changing heritage landscape as we gently…
Lyme Regis
Much has been written about Mary Anning and her fossil discoveries. But what did she herself have to say? In this talk we’ll look at Mary’s life and work through her letters and those of her friends and clients.
Date: Friday 28th April, 10:30am in…
Otterton
The ancient mill workings are fully open for public viewing and the water wheel is kept turning. We usually mill our signature stoneground flour twice a month. On milling days, our millers are very happy to chat to visitors and explain how the mill…
Seaton
THE DINOSAUR ADVENTURE SHOW
This indoor arena extravaganza will be fun filled and full of music, lights and amazing dinosaurs with an educational twist, Featuring some of the most amazing large walking costumes including King of the dinosaurs the T…
Exmouth
The rocks exposed at Orcombe Point embody the opening paragraphs of the story contained within the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. The Geoneedle monument found here marks the official start (or end if you prefer) of the World Heritage Site.
Bridport
The West Bay at War exhibition features both existing and new research about life during the Second World War in West Bay leading up to D Day in June 1944.
Lyme Regis
Taking a short walk west along Monmouth Beach at low tide will bring you to the Ammonite Pavement - a number of limestone ledges, washed clear by the sea.
Swanage
Hidden away in Purbeck, within a stone's throw of the Jurassic Coast, is the Spyway Dinosaur Footprints. Nestled alongside a working quarry, and easily accessible from the Priest's Way walking path, these incredible footprints were made by Jurassic…
Lyme Regis
We look forward to welcoming fossil enthusiasts of all ages to our FREE, family friendly Festival here, on the Jurassic Coast, on the 8th & 9th June 2024.
Lyme Regis
Enjoying a stunning seafront location on the world-famous Jurassic Coast with fantastic views over Lyme Bay.
At Lyme Regis Museum you’ll find fossils galore in the new interactive geology gallery, a new learning centre (great fun for families),…
As the Jurassic Period drew to a close, sea levels were falling. Shallow tropical seas gave way to coastal plains and for a brief period - around 145 million years ago - a forest grew in the area now known as Purbeck. The evidence for the existence…
Lyme Regis
This Halloween, families will be able to search for strange creatures and spooky spectres at Lyme Regis Museum as part of the national Eerie-on-Sea Monster Museum Tour
Portland
Discover over 60 hidden sculptures in Tout Quarry, one of only two remaining on Portland where the famous Portland Stone was quarried using old methods.