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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…
Wareham
Join Rebecca for an invigorating walking tour of the area around Lulworth Cove. This is a four-hour walk taking in Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door and the Lulworth Fossil Forest among other Jurassic Coast landmarks.
Swanage
Located one mile from Swanage, Durlston Country Park is a 280 acre countryside paradise with stunning views, hay meadows and coastal downland, the historic Great Globe and a wealth of bird and wildlife including regular sightings of dolphins.
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.
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
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.
Charmouth
Visit Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre to see our amazing fossil collections and find out how to discover your own fossils on the beach. Our guided fossil hunting walks are a great family day out on the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.
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.
Swanage
Shell Bay, Middle Beach and Knoll Beach in Studland Bay are three very popular sandy beaches at the far eastern end of the Jurassic Coast.
Charmouth, Bridport
Join the Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre's Marine Warden on a Seashore Safari to explore the fascinating creatures of the seashore and how they live, eat and adapt to their environment!
West Bay, Bridport
Join us in the West Bay Discovery Centre this Easter – help us find the naughty escaped Easter chicks and have fun doing lots of Easter colouring! Free entry – donations welcomed.
Branscombe, Seaton
Jurassic Coast Ambassador Tony Lambert leads a Summer walk at Branscombe in East Devon, in conjunction with the National Trust.
Date: Sunday 16th July.
Bridport
West Bay Discovery Centre tells the story of West Bay past and present featuring information, static and interactive displays, oral history and walking trails. There is something of interest for all visitors and ages. It also aims to provide…
Swanage
Swanage Bay’s beaches are sandy, and the bay offers sheltered, clear waters for visitors.
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…
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
Come and join in with artist Darrell Wakelam and help us build some giant fish to display in our latest exhibition ‘Beneath the Waves’.
All ages welcome, let’s see what we can catch in our giant net!
Free drop-in workshop (donations welcomed).
Portland
At The Fine Foundation Wild Chesil Centre, you can learn more about the formation of this huge barrier beach and the rich wildlife and history associated with it.
Beer
The history of the village of Beer revolves around Beer Quarry Caves, which have been worked by hand since Roman times. The Caves' guided tours offer a fascinating insight into the history of the stone excavation, and the personal stories of the…
Kimmeridge
Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Wild Seas Centre sits on the shoreline of beautiful Kimmeridge Bay in the Purbeck Coast Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ), created to protect the very special marine life here.