Families

There’s a reason why the Jurassic Coast is frequently named as one of the best UK holiday destinations for families. Our coastline offers an enormous range of fun, entertaining and easily accessible activities and attractions across a landscape that acts as one giant outdoor adventure.

Whether it’s using maths to calculate the distance between points on a walk, breathing in the landscapes that inspired Enid Blyton or Tracey Chevalier, or discovering the incredible ancient art of stone masonry, we’ve got the curriculum covered in a way that’s perennially inspiring (oh, yeah we have a little bit of Science going on here too!).

Something for Everyone

There’s something here for every age and budget. Start with our selection of Free offerings on the coast, and browse our features for families with Teenagers, those visiting on Rainy Days, and those travelling with intrepid Young Palaeontologists in tow. Explore our selection of Hidden Gems and return home with a great story for school time show ‘n’ tell.

Activities on offer range from the timeless pleasure of a day at the Beach, to something more adventurous like Stand-Up Paddleboarding, Rockpooling, a Boat Trip or, of course, Fossil Collecting.

Find Out What’s On

Check out our What’s On guide for everything coming up for families on the coast, whether it’s a festival, a fossil walk or something seasonal. The Jurassic Coast is an all-year-round destination (did you know you can find some of the best fossils in the depths of Winter?) with ever-changing views and endless nooks and crannies to explore, meaning you can make a visit here a regular family tradition.