Lyme Regis Museum has now closed its main doors whilst work starts on the construction of the Mary Anning Wing extension. The museum was recently awarded £798,000 by the Heritage Lottery Fund towards the construction their much needed £1,400,000 extension. The bigger, better Lyme Regis Museum will open in June 2017. In the meantime, the…
The Etches Collection – Museum of Jurassic Marine Life in the village of Kimmeridge will open on Friday 21st October 2016. The new museum will house the remarkable collection of one man’s passion, bringing to life the stories from deep time through a unique and amazing collection of marine fossils many of which are unique…
Fossil hunters can now quickly identify the ancient plant and animal fossils hidden beneath their feet using a new free mobile app from the Natural History Museum. Whether seeking ammonites along Lyme Regis beach, marine reptiles in Whitby or trilobites in Wales, the Fossil Explorer app offers a field guide to the common fossils of Britain.…
Read all about it! This was undoubtedly the event of the era. Sunday 21st August marked the day the dinosaurs returned to the United Kingdom. After an absence of 65 million years and more, seventeen iconic dinosaurs appeared back on terra firma to the delight of the thousands of the public who made the brilliant…
The wonderful thing about our Jurassic coastline is that it can be enjoyed equally by people on their own, in small groups, or as part of an organised tour. Every visit brings a new experience and perspective, even when it’s returning to a favourite spot. This summer the Jurassic Coast Trust organised a series of…
We are delighted to announce the return of the Big Jurassic Classroom, offering all primary school teachers across Dorset and East Devon a unique opportunity to learn more about our incredible Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. One of the highlights will be Dean Lomax from ITV’s Dinosaur Britain. On 8th February 2017, Dean will showcase his…