Head to Bridport Arts Centre for a brilliant new exhibition that celebrates life on the Jurassic Coast. Artwey, South Dorset’s visual arts community collective is currently exhibiting at the Allsop Gallery with mixed-media work featuring and inspired by the World Heritage Site. In December last year, the group launched an open call to its 80…
Swanage lies at the eastern end of the Jurassic Coast and is one of the area’s most charming towns. It also makes a superb base from which to explore the wild wonders of the Isle of Purbeck. We sat down with Garry Hayman, Hostel Manager of YHA Swanage, who gave us an insight into the…
The Jurassic Coast is one of the most popular places to visit in Britain offering not only beautiful landscapes and scenery, but also a whole host of activities and amazing things to do. Stretching from Exmouth in East Devon to Studland Bay in Dorset, it can be hard to know where to begin when planning…
Jurassic Coast Ambassadors Chris Woodward and Vincent Sheppard have recently delivered engaging, thought-provoking educational sessions in Exeter and Weymouth respectively. Chris was invited by St Michael’s Academy in Exeter to speak to their Key Stage 2 pupils, and delivered a pair of one-hour sessions, with 30 pupils attending each session. Chris brought his own collection…
Now that Storm Dennis is on the wane, it’s time to get out of the house and wreak havoc of a different kind! There’s an abundance of half term activities organised by our partners all along the Coast. From the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at Seaton Tramway in East Devon to learning all…
The Jurassic Coast Trust recently held a successful event for businesses, centring on the theme of sustainability, and promoting responsible tourism along the Jurassic Coast. Termed “Jurassic January”, the event was held at the RNLI College in Poole and attracted over 100 attendees representing local businesses of all sizes. The event’s opening speaker was Peter…