Discover the Jurassic Coast
There is plenty see, do and discover along the 90 miles of Jurassic Coastline. Explore below to find out more
Seaton Tramway
Seaton Tramway operates narrow gauge heritage trams between Seaton, Colyford and Colyton in East Devon’s glorious Axe Valley, travelling alongside the River Axe estuary through two nature reserves and giving an unrivalled view of the abundant wading bird life.
Distance from Jurassic Discovery:
50 metres – 1 minute walk to Seaton Station
Beer – The Fine Foundation Heritage Centre
Come to the Fine Foundation Heritage Centre Beer to discover the story of the local geology, from the pebbles on the beach to the famous Beer Stone, used in buildings all over the country… and even for experiments in space. There are tanks full of marine life as well as stories about the local community. The centre is run by local volunteers.
https://www.jurassiccoast.org/things-to-do/the-fine-foundation-heritage-centre-beer-p3157583
Distance from Jurassic Discovery:
3 miles – 10 minutes by car
Lyme Regis Museum
Discover 200 million years of history, from the remarkable discoveries of the fossil hunter Mary Anning, to the many writers who have found inspiration in the town.
https://www.lymeregismuseum.co.uk/
Distance from Jurassic Discovery:
8 miles – 15 minutes by car
Charmouth Heritage Centre
Visit the Centre to see the amazing fossil collections and find out how to discover your own fossils on the beach.
Distance from Jurassic Discovery:
12 miles – 25 minutes by car
Dorchester Museum
See 250 million years of natural history come alive as Natural Dorset reveals the secrets of the county’s geology, landscapes, habitats and wildlife.
Distance from Jurassic Discovery:
34 miles – 60 minutes by car
Lulworth Estate at Durdle Door
At the heart of Dorset, set in 20 square miles of rolling countryside lies the Lulworth Estate. With 5 miles of World Heritage Jurassic Coast including the world-famous Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove, the Estate is also home to Lulworth Castle and Park and an outdoor adventure centre.
Distance from Jurassic Discovery:
Lulworth Estate: 49 miles – 80 minutes by car
Durdle Door: 46 miles – 75 minutes by car
Etches Collection
Come and visit the ‘Jewel’ in the crown of the World Heritage UNESCO Jurassic Coast, The Etches Collection Museum of Jurassic Marine Life situated in the village of Kimmeridge, Dorset.
https://www.theetchescollection.org/
Distance from Jurassic Discovery:
60 miles – 90 minutes by car
Spy Way
More than 140 million years ago, dinosaurs gathered by the shores of a shallow lagoon. Incredibly, the tracks they left behind are still there today.
More than 100 fossilised tracks are preserved in a flat layer of rock at Keates Quarry (accessed from Spyway car park) one of the places where south Purbeck’s tradition of stone production continues.
https://dorset-nl.org.uk/location/spyway/
Distance from Jurassic Discovery:
62 miles – 90 minutes by car
Jurassic Coast Trust
The Jurassic Coast is a 95-mile long stretch of coastline in southern England, situated within the counties of Dorset and Devon. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognised for its outstanding rocks, fossils and landforms.
https://www.jurassiccoast.org/
Distance from Jurassic Discovery:
It’s 95 miles from Exmouth to East Dorset!
Jurassic Discovery
Home of the the Jurassic Discovery Soft Play, Café & Immersive Dinosaur Exhibition in Seaton
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