About

Horn Park Quarry is the UK’s smallest National Nature Reserve (NNR) and is recognised for its exceptional in-situ fossils, dating from the Jurassic of 170 million years ago, when this area was a warm tropical sea. Located on Horn Park Business Park between Beaminster and Broadwindsor, you can walk on what was the sea-floor without getting your feet wet. 

Rarely open to the public, the Open Day is a chance to explore the site, speak to on-hand experts and get involved with some of the activities happening on the day, for a range of ages and levels of knowledge.  Children’s activities, magnifying glasses, displays of fossils.

Tickets are free but must be pre-booked on a timeslot basis to help manage the flow of people throughout the day. Slots available are 10.00 – 12.00, 12.00 – 2.00 and 2.00 – 4.00. Visits take roughly an hour. Please visit Book HPQ Open Day to book a timed slot.

Once you’ve booked your timeslot on the website, you’ll receive a confirmation email with more details about how best to enjoy the day, including parking and safety information and what to bring with you.

Further information on the Beaminster Museum website www.beaminstermuseum.co.uk, co-organisers along with Natural England and Jurassic Coast Trust.  Sorry, no hammers permitted. There are steps and rough surfaces.