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Durlston Country Park

Located one mile from Swanage, Durlston Country Park is a 280 acre countryside paradise with…

Orcombe Point

The rocks exposed at Orcombe Point embody the opening paragraphs of the story contained within the…

Lulworth Outdoors

Lulworth Outdoors was established in 2015 by the team at Lulworth Cove Visitor Centre, with the…

City Cruises' boat against the backdrop of white Chalk cliffs on the Jurassic Coast near Swanage

City Cruises Poole have a variety of sightseeing cruises on offer to the public, departing from…

Stuart Line Cruises

Stuart Line Cruises is a multi-award-winning, family-run business which has now been operating for…

Lulworth Fossil Forest

As the Jurassic Period drew to a close, sea levels were falling. Shallow tropical seas gave way to…

A guided walk at the Spyway Dinosaur Footprints, near Worth Matravers in Purbeck, Dorset

Hidden away in Purbeck, within a stone's throw of the Jurassic Coast, is the Spyway Dinosaur…

Rebecca at Man o' War Bay

Join Rebecca for an invigorating walking tour of the area around Lulworth Cove. This is a four-hour…

Cumulus Outdoors

Located in Swanage, Dorset, Cumulus offer a rich and varied Residential Programme with adventure…

The Ammonite Pavement

Taking a short walk west along Monmouth Beach at low tide will bring you to the Ammonite Pavement -…

Stuart Line Cruises

Stuart Line Cruises is a multi-award-winning, family-run business which has now been operating for…

Studland South Beach

South Beach in Studland Bay is a sandy beach, and is fairly narrow compared to neighbouring…

Cumulus Outdoors

Located in Swanage, Dorset, Cumulus offer a rich and varied Residential Programme with adventure…

Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre

Visit Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre to see our amazing fossil collections and find out how to…

The West Dorset Three Peaks Challenge

Our friends at West Dorset Leisure Holidays have put together a great challenge for anyone…

Swanage lifeboat slide

Swanage Bay’s beaches are sandy, and the bay offers sheltered, clear waters for visitors.

Bridport Museum

The small Jurassic Coast gallery in Bridport Museum boasts some wonderful specimens of local…

Sidmouth-Museum

At Sidmouth Museum you can see rare reptile fossils and amphibian bones which have been found on…

splashdown poole

Join in the flumin’ good fun at one of the south’s best loved family visitor attractions. Dare you…

What's On Highlights

Lyme Regis Museum ammonite fossil

Fossil Walks are a great way to learn more about the geology of the Jurassic Coast and to hear…

Poole Summer Fireworks

Poole Business improvement District (BID) have confirmed their support of 'Poole Goes Vintage' on…

Firework exploding

Join us for the best seats in the house as you sail through Europe's largest natural harbour past…

Seafood and sounds logo showing a guitar playing shrimp

Seafood & Sounds is a Community Event organised by a few Business Owners, Jeanette from Truly…

Lyme Regis Museum ammonite fossil

Fossil Walks are a great way to learn more about the geology of the Jurassic Coast and to hear…

winter scene poster with a cartoon donkey and child with a sign post saying on now

Winter care at the sanctuary is all about helping our donkeys stay happy in mind and body when the…

Logo for City Experiences by Hornblower (with a flag)

Enjoy views over Brownsea Island, Sandbanks peninsula, Millionaire’s Row and more on this 70-minute…

Jurassic Adventurer - Poole/Swanage Sightseeing Cruise

New Cruise for 2024! Working with our partners at Swanage Railway and Go South Coast, you have…

Poole Goes Vintage

Poole Business improvement District (BID) have confirmed their support of 'Poole Goes Vintage' on…

Poole Jurassic Circular Cruise

Embark on a journey through 185 million years worth of history through Poole Harbour, along the…

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