Teenagers

So, what happens when your young palaeontologists grow up and turn into adolescent Grumpasaurus Rexes? Thankfully the Jurassic Coast offers some great options to keep those tough to please teenagers satisfied, from our plethora of outdoor activities to some quirky food and drink options.

Shop for vintage bargains

A popular activity that appeals to all ages is browsing Dorset and East Devon’s selection of vintage and charity shops for a memorable Jurassic Coast souvenir.

Several of our local Towns & Villages make for great shopping destinations with plenty of independent and quirky options – be sure to give Lyme Regis, West Bay and Weymouth a try. The West Dorset town of Bridport is also renowned for its distinctive Vintage Quarter, with a monthly vintage market that is well worth a visit.

Al fresco dining with a view

The Jurassic Coast offers some appealing casual outdoor dining options where the whole family can enjoy themselves after a day’s walking or cultural activities.

Try the range of fish and chip, ice cream and doughnuts outlets in West Bay or Weymouth, or Lyme Regis’ selection of sea front dining options, some of which come with deck chairs. Just be sure to watch out for seagulls trying to nick your lunch from above!

Go off the beaten track

If you’ve already sampled our tried and true activities like fossil hunting and got your selfie at Durdle Door, it’s time to find somewhere more obscure that will appeal to your teens’ unique sense of style.

The always intriguing Isle of Portland is a great option, full of weird and wonderful sights, walks and pit-stops that are guaranteed to crack a smile from even the toughest critics. Be sure to check out the stone sculptures at Tout Quarry – it’s a great spot for aspiring photographers, where the arts and spectacular coastal backdrops combine.

Café culture

Lattes and wifi make for a powerful combination to keep family squabbles to a minimum and ensure everyone gets a relaxing break with their caffeine fix. Keep an eye on our list of the Jurassic Coast’s Food & Drink outlets for a recommended destination near you.

Hit the high seas

If you can convince your tribe to head to sea, there are some great options available in Dorset and East Devon. These include coasteering, which provides a great opportunity for fun with an added dash of adrenaline. Stand-up paddleboarding has surged in popularity in recent years, and there are multiple places on the coast that hire out boards and provide lessons for newcomers.

Plan your Duke of Edinburgh experience

With miles and miles of walking paths, the Jurassic Coast makes a great Duke of Edinburgh destination. Why not use your family trip here to encourage your budding explorers to find a favourite trail, such as the wilderness of the Undercliffs Reserve or the spectacular rolling hills of Purbeck.

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Spyway Dinosaur Footprints

Address

Langton Matravers, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 3HG

info@jurassiccoast.org

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…
City Cruises Poole

Address

The Quay, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1HJ

Telephone
02077 400 400

poolesales@citycruises.com

Poole

City Cruises Poole have a variety of sightseeing cruises on offer to the public, departing from Poole Quay and Swanage Pier. From trips around Europe’s largest natural harbour with its stunning islands, to cruises past the start of the Jurassic…
Martin’s Bar & Restaurant

Address

Highlands End Holiday Park, Eype, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6AR

Telephone
01308 426919

bar@wdlh.co.uk

Bridport

Martin’s Bar & Restaurant is a spacious and modern venue located at Highlands End Holiday Park, overlooking Bridport and West Bay. Offering friendly service and a locally-sourced menu of quality food and drink, as well as Costa Coffee.
Lyme Regis Museum

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),…
Lulworth Fossil Forest

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…
Lyme Regis Brewery

Address

Mill Lane, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3PU

Telephone
01297 444354

info@lymeregisbrewery.com

Lyme Regis

Lyme Regis Brewery are passionate about bringing unique, creative, and quaffable craft beers to The Jurassic Coast. We have an overwhelming desire to brew and enjoy craft beer, and to create a range of new-age beers that puts Lyme Regis on the map.
Lulworth Outdoors

Address

Main Road, West Lulworth, Dorset, BH20 5RQ

Telephone
01929 400155

outdoors@lulworth.com

West Lulworth

Lulworth Outdoors was established in 2015 by the team at Lulworth Cove Visitor Centre, with the view to providing experiential learning. The team have since developed a full range of adventure activities including coasteering at Lulworth Cove, and…
The Ammonite Pavement

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.
Stuart Line Cruises

Address

Exmouth Marina, Pier Head, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 1FE

Telephone
01395 222 144

info@stuartlinecruises.co.uk

Exmouth

Stuart Line Cruises is a multi-award-winning, family-run business which has now been operating for over 50 years from Exmouth in Devon.
Splashdown Poole

Address

Tower Park, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4NY

Telephone
01202 716123

info@splashdownpoole.co.uk

Poole

Join in the flumin’ good fun at one of the south’s best loved family visitor attractions. Dare you enter the lair of the resident dragon; can you slide past without waking him up?
Durlston Country Park

Address

Lighthouse Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2JL

Telephone
01929 424443

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.
Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

Address

Buller's Way, Abbotsbury, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4LA

Telephone
01305 871387

Weymouth

Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens is no ordinary garden, with its own micro-climate in a sheltered woodland valley on the Jurassic Coast.
The special plant collection has been built up over the last quarter of a century and with an interesting and…
Highlands End Leisure Club

Address

Highlands End Holiday Park, Eype, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6AR

Telephone
01308 426945

highlandsreception@wdlh.co.uk

Bridport

Highlands End Leisure Club is an exclusive swimming pool, sauna and steam room facility open only to local members and holidaymakers staying at a West Dorset Leisure Holidays park.
Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park

Address

Wareham Rd, Organford, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6EU

Telephone
01202 622022

shop@farmerpalmers.co.uk

Poole

Ideal for children under 8 years old, Farmer Palmer’s provides a farm-tastic mixture of fresh air, play, adventure, and education, all designed specifically for children aged 0-8 years and their families.
The West Dorset Three Peaks Challenge

Address

Highlands End Holiday Park, Eype, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 6AR

Telephone
01308 426947

marketing@wdlh.co.uk

Bridport

Our friends at West Dorset Leisure Holidays have put together a great challenge for anyone exploring the Jurassic Coast on foot – the West Dorset Three Peaks Challenge!
Scale the heights of three of Dorset’s most prominent landmarks – Thorncombe…
The Clocktower Café

Address

Connaught Gardens, Peak Hill Road, Sidmouth, DEVON, EX10 8RZ

Telephone
01395 515319

clocktowercafesidmouth@gmail.com

Sidmouth

Sidmouth's Premier Cafe and Cakery.
Located in the award winning Connaught Gardens overlooking the stunning Jacob's Ladder beach, the Clock Tower Cafe is focused on providing all guests with amazing coffee, freshly cooked dishes and a cake cabinet…
West Bay Discovery Centre

Address

West Bay Rd, West Bay, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 4EN

Telephone
01308 427288

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…
Dorset Museum

Address

High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1XA

Telephone
01305 756827

enquiries@dorsetmuseum.org

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.
Abbotsbury Swannery

Address

New Barn Rd, Abbotsbury, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4JG

Telephone
01305 871858

Weymouth

Abbotsbury Swannery is the only place in the world where you are able to walk through the heart of a colony of nesting Mute Swans, spread over a site of some 25 acres.
Cumulus Outdoors

Address

Cobbler's Lane, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2PX

Telephone
01929 422480

info@cumulusoutdoors.com

Swanage

Located in Swanage, Dorset, Cumulus offer a rich and varied Residential Programme with adventure activities for a wide range of educational groups, with both tented and hard top accommodation plus field study facilities and classrooms at our…