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  1. Address

    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…

    Add Lulworth Fossil Forest to your Itinerary

  2. Address

    The Quay, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1BQ

    Telephone

    01308 807000

    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…

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  3. Address

    Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3RH

    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.

    Add The Ammonite Pavement to your Itinerary

  4. Address

    Worbarrow Tout, Tyneham, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5PF

    Telephone

    01308 807000

    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,…

    Add Guided Walks at Worbarrow Bay to your Itinerary

  5. Address

    Langton Matravers, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 3HG

    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…

    Add Spyway Dinosaur Footprints to your Itinerary

  6. Address

    The Tithe Barn, Manor Yard, Mill Lane, Symondsbury, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6HG

    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…

    Add Jurassic Coast Sustainability Summit 2023 to your Itinerary

  7. Address

    Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2DH

    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.

    Add Orcombe Point to your Itinerary

  8. Address

    Bridge Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3QA

    Telephone

    01297 443370

    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),…

    Add Lyme Regis Museum to your Itinerary

  9. Address

    The Chapel on the Beach, W Bay Rd, West Bay, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 4EN

    Telephone

    01308 427288

    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…

    Add Beneath the Waves Exhibition to your Itinerary

  10. Address

    High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XA

    Telephone

    01305 756827

    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.

    Add Dorset Museum to your Itinerary

  11. Address

    South Street, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3NR

    Telephone

    01308 458703

    Bridport

    The small Jurassic Coast gallery in Bridport Museum boasts some wonderful specimens of local fossils including ammonites, starfish and even a plesiosaur. All of these specimens were discovered just a few miles from the museum and show how amazingly…

    Add Bridport Museum to your Itinerary

  12. Address

    S W Coast Path, Studland, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 3AN

    Swanage

    South Beach in Studland Bay is a sandy beach, and is fairly narrow compared to neighbouring Studland beaches. As with other Studland Beaches, South Beach is very popular, particularly during peak periods.

    Add Studland Bay - South Beach to your Itinerary

  13. Address

    Exmouth Marina, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1FE

    Telephone

    01395 222144

    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…

    Add Geology Day Trip from Exmouth to your Itinerary

  14. Address

    The Salt House, West Bay, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 4HB

    Telephone

    01308 427288

    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…

    Add Lyme Bay the Road to Recovery to your Itinerary

  15. Address

    Hope Cottage, Church Street, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 8LY

    Telephone

    01395 516139

    Sidmouth

    At Sidmouth Museum you can see rare reptile fossils and amphibian bones which have been found on the beaches, including the remains of the Rhynchosaur, a curious herbivore reptile.

    Add Sidmouth Museum to your Itinerary

  16. Address

    Woodmead Hall, Hill Rd, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3PG

    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…

    Add Letters from Lyme: Mary Anning Through her Correspondence to your Itinerary

  17. Address

    The Salt House, West Bay, Dorset, DT6 4HB

    Telephone

    01308 427288

    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…

    Add Seining Along Chesil -Talk to your Itinerary

  18. Address

    Bridge Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3QA

    Telephone

    01297 443370

    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

    Add Eerie-on-sea Monster Museum Tour to your Itinerary

  19. Address

    Lyme Regis Museum, Bridge Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3QA

    Telephone

    01297 443370

    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.

    Add Lyme Regis Fossil Festival to your Itinerary

  20. Address

    Chapel on the Beach, West Bay, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 4EN

    Telephone

    01308 423758

    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.

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