The Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site shared the plaudits yesterday at the South West Tourism Excellence Awards ceremony in Torquay, along with Dorset and East Devon Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty and all other protected landscapes in the South West. Collectively, they were given the Outstanding Contribution to Tourism Award, recognising the value of our…
A couple of months ago, I was writing some educational materials for the Portland Quarries Nature Park on behalf of the Dorset Wildlife Trust. One of my main tasks was to help teachers and children learn about some curious but scientifically important fossils that can be seen in King Barrow Quarry on Portland. When I…
With the imminent arrival of Dippy, the world’s most famous Diplodocus, to Dorset County Museum, Dorchester, the Jurassic Coast Trust is delighted to announce the first of our series of FREE Dippy Art Days, taking place this Saturday 3 February at Cineworld Weymouth. The Trust have worked with Dorset County Museum and London’s Natural History…
On the 8th March 2017, the unthinkable happened to one of Malta’s most iconic natural monuments. The Azure Window, a natural limestone coastal arch, which formed the backdrop for scenes in Clash of the Titans, the Count of Monte Cristo and Game of Thrones collapsed after a violent storm. The Prime Minister, Joseph Muscat said…
The area known as The Isle of Purbeck is a 60 square mile stretch of South East Dorset and is the perfect location for those seeking relaxation, stimulation, adventure and fun. There is so much to explore from an ancient castle to chocolate box villages, hills and heathland, stunning beaches, coves and coastline, so there…
There are more than a few reasons to book a Jurassic Coast holiday in 2018! From some of the country’s most stunning blue flag beaches to amazing local produce, the Jurassic Coast really does have something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re considering a romantic holiday for two or a big family getaway, the Jurassic…
You’d think that working for the Jurassic Coast Trust would mean we are always out and about on the coast; exploring this incredible coastline and experiencing all it has to offer. In reality, most days we are working hard to deliver projects in the office and if we do go out we are normally in…
Fossils are hugely popular in these parts, with people flocking to the coast of Dorset and East Devon, eager to embark on a Great Jurassic Coast Fossil Tour. Many of them are drawn by the promise of seeing the remains of real prehistoric monsters. Others hope to find a small relic of their own; a…
Steve Belasco is the man behind ‘Jurassic Photographic’; with a passion for the Jurassic Coast of East Devon and Dorset, he has captured the image of the coast in all weathers and all seasons. Steve’s work may look familiar to you, as the photographer behind many of the images we publish on our website and…