Come rain or shine why not search the Jurassic coastline of Charmouth for fossils.

Charmouth Heritage Coast centre was set up in 1985 to encourage the safe and sustainable collection of fossils from the local beaches.
This part of Dorset is rich in fossils that are washed out of the cliffs and left in the gravel and sand to be found by the many fossil hunters who come to Charmouth in the hope of finding something unique.

Throughout the year the Centre runs guided fossil hunting expeditions, rockpooling walks, plus countryside and marine discovery activities along the local coastline. Accompanied by an experienced guide this is an ideal way for the inexperienced to gain an insight into this remarkable part of the coastline.

Within the Centre you'll find interactive computers, hands on displays and lots of information on fossils, fossil hunting and the local coastal and marine wildlife. There is even a video microscope that you can use to examine your finds. You will always find a helpful warden or volunteer who can identify your finds for you!

Full details of the opening times and special events can be found on the website www.charmouth.org