Discover the Jurassic Coast

Seaton Tramway operates narrow gauge heritage trams between Seaton, Colyford and Colyton in East Devon’s glorious Axe Valley, travelling alongside the River Axe estuary through two nature reserves and giving an unrivalled view of the abundant wading bird life.

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Seaton Tramway 

Distance from Jurassic Discovery:

50 metres – 1 minute walk to Seaton Station

Address:
Harbour Road, Seaton, EX12 2WD

Come to the Fine Foundation Heritage Centre Beer to discover the story of the local geology, from the pebbles on the beach to the famous Beer Stone, used in buildings all over the country… and even for experiments in space. There are tanks full of marine life as well as stories about the local community. The centre is run by local volunteers.

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Distance from Jurassic Discovery:

3 miles – 10 minutes by car

Address:
Sea Hill, Beer, Seaton EX12 3BZ

Discover 200 million years of history, from the remarkable discoveries of the fossil hunter Mary Anning, to the many writers who have found inspiration in the town.

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Lyme Regis Museum Website

Distance from Jurassic Discovery:

8 miles – 15 minutes by car

Address:
Bridge St, Lyme Regis DT7 3QA

Visit the Centre to see the amazing fossil collections and find out how to discover your own fossils on the beach.

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Charmouth Heritage Centre Website

Distance from Jurassic Discovery:

12 miles – 25 minutes by car

Address:
Lower Sea Ln, Charmouth, Bridport DT6 6LL

See 250 million years of natural history come alive as Natural Dorset reveals the secrets of the county’s geology, landscapes, habitats and wildlife.

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Dorchester Museum Website

Distance from Jurassic Discovery:

34 miles – 60 minutes by car

Address:
High W St, Dorchester DT1 1XA

 

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At the heart of Dorset, set in 20 square miles of rolling countryside lies the Lulworth Estate. With 5 miles of World Heritage Jurassic Coast including the world-famous Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove, the Estate is also home to Lulworth Castle and Park and an outdoor adventure centre.

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Lulworth Website

Distance from Jurassic Discovery:

Lulworth Estate: 49 miles – 80 minutes by car
Durdle Door: 46 miles – 75 minutes by car

Address:
Wareham BH20 5PU

Come and visit the ‘Jewel’ in the crown of the World Heritage UNESCO Jurassic Coast, The Etches Collection Museum of Jurassic Marine Life situated in the village of Kimmeridge, Dorset.

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Etches Collection Website

Distance from Jurassic Discovery:

60 miles – 90 minutes by car

Address:
Kimmeridge, Wareham BH20 5PE

Photo Courtesy of Etches Collection website

More than 140 million years ago, dinosaurs gathered by the shores of a shallow lagoon. Incredibly, the tracks they left behind are still there today.

More than 100 fossilised tracks are preserved in a flat layer of rock at Keates Quarry (accessed from Spyway car park) one of the places where south Purbeck’s tradition of stone production continues.

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More information about Spy Way

Distance from Jurassic Discovery:

62 miles – 90 minutes by car

Address:
Langton Matravers, near Swanage, Dorset, BH19 3HG

Home of the the Jurassic Discovery Soft Play, Café & Immersive Dinosaur Exhibition in Seaton

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