The Jurassic Coast Partnership Plan, the guiding document for the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, has been launched. The document sets out a shared vision for the Site, guiding partners and stakeholders in how to look after it, and will run until 2025. The Plan was widely consulted on, receiving more than 300 contributions from…
The Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre are pleased to announce they are this year’s recipients of the Royal Geographical Society’s Award for facilitating fieldwork and encouraging scientific and environmental engagement within the community. The awards are presented annually in recognition of those who have made outstanding contributions within the sphere of geography. The Centre are very…
There’s something quite special about Spring on the Jurassic Coast. Stretching from East Devon to Dorset, the days are becoming longer, we start to shake off the chill and embrace the great outdoors again. And the Jurassic Coast is arguably one of the best places to do so. You can enjoy the lesser crowds and…
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…
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…
At a time when everyone is thinking about the environment, the Heights Hotel on Portland has made a commitment to help the planet that little bit more. This year, the hotel will donate money saved on laundry costs to the Jurassic Coast Trust to help protect and conserve England’s only natural World Heritage Site. Speaking…
Cumulus Outdoors and the Jurassic Coast Trust have teamed up to help to inspire young visitors to learn about the Jurassic Coast, whilst raising vital funds to help look after it. Julian Sawyer from Swanage, one of the Trust’s volunteer Ambassadors, delivered a series of talks for young people undertaking their Duke of Edinburgh Gold…