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Ammonite Badges Travel the World for Christmas

Jurassic Coast ammonite badges travel the world in this lovely Christmas-themed article by Joan and Peter Clarke. Why not pick up your own set of five ammonite badges at our online shop? It started with a Christmas card. Let us explain. We have two grandchildren who live in New Zealand; Ewan (10) and Amelie (7). They…

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Jurassic Coast Poetry Book Published

Sarah Acton, the Jurassic Coast’s poet-in-residence, has just published a Jurassic Coast Poetry book, compiling pieces written during her residency in East Devon museums this year. Here, Sarah reflects on the poems’ creation and the stories behind them. You can’t spend time walking out on the coastline as I have, and as you probably have…

Go Jurassic Rangers - Christmas

Go Jurassic This Christmas!

If you’re looking to Go Jurassic this Christmas, and searching for the perfect gift for the dinosaur-mad child in your life (that also gives back to a local charity), look no further than the Jurassic Coast Trust’s Go Jurassic Rangers club. A 12-month Rangers membership includes a gift-wrapped pack with a bevy of Jurassic Fantastic…

Dippy Does Dorset

Hi  – my name’s John, and welcome to my first blog about volunteering to help out as Dippy Does Dorset in 2018. The famous “Dippy” the Dinosaur arrives at Dorset County Museum next February, and this is my behind-the-scenes take on the build-up to his arrival and unveiling, which will see up to 70,000 people,…

Jurassic Coast Artist & Patti

Jurassic Coast Artist Turns to Dorset

Colin with his dog Patti on the Isle of PortlandJurassic Coast artist Colin Bentley is working on a three-year art project in collaboration with the Jurassic Coast Trust. Following the success of Colin’s first Jurassic Coast art exhibition in Sidmouth, Colin is turning to Dorset for 2018’s exhibition. The exhibition in Sidmouth is now over, and the studio…

‘Outstanding Contribution to Tourism’ accolade awarded to the Jurassic Coast team

‘Outstanding Contribution to Tourism’ accolade awarded to the Jurassic Coast team!

The Jurassic Coast team took the accolade of ‘Outstanding Contribution to Tourism’ award in a brand- new surprise category announced at the Dorset Tourism Awards, which took place at The Lighthouse in Poole on November 16th. Dorset Tourism Awards headline sponsor and award category sponsor, Saffery Champness Accountants presented the award to the team. Saffery…

2,000 miles of Jurassic Coast - East Cliff

2,000 Miles of Jurassic Coast

Jurassic Coast Ambassador Steve Belasco of Jurassic Photographic takes us on his personal journey criss-crossing the World Heritage Site to amass 2,000 miles of Jurassic Coast. I was fascinated to read my fellow Ambassador Colin Bentley’s amazing facts and figures blog on the number of canvases, paints and brushes he has used to paint the…