Jurassic Coast

Welcome to the official Jurassic Coast website.

The Dorset and East Devon Coast World Heritage Site is England's first natural World Heritage Site - it is known as The Jurassic Coast. It covers 95 miles of truly stunning coastline from East Devon to Dorset, with rocks recording 185 million years of the Earth's history.

World Heritage status was achieved because of the site's unique insight into the Earth Sciences as it clearly depicts a geological ‘walk through time’ spanning the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.

World Heritage Sites are places of ‘outstanding universal value’ selected by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation).

• Dorset Crocodile Named After Rudyard Kipling

  

  The superbly preserved 130 million year old Swanage crocodile skull, discovered in 2009, has just been described as a species new to science.

  Dorset Crocodile Named After Rudyard Kipling - Read more

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• Home Page

• The Coast Uncovered
  • Explore the Coast
  • The Geology
  • Fossils
  • Geo Highlights
  • Coastal Processes
  • Image Gallery
  • Kids' Zone
• Visiting The Coast
  • Gateway Towns
  • Visitor Centres/Museums
  • Getting to / around
  • South West Coast Path
  • Help Protect The Coast
  • Be Safe Along The Coast
  • Plan Your Trip
    • Attractions and Activities
    • Business Services and Retail
    • Caravan & Camping Sites
    • Education and Information
    • Guest Accommodation
    • Hotels
    • Resturants & Cafes
    • Self Catering
    • Tours and Transport
• What's On Guide
  • Events
  • Exhibitions
  • Courses
• Jurassic News
  • Latest News
  • Jurassic Post Edition 24
  • News Archive
  • Job Opportunities
• Creative Coast
• Educational Resources
  • Buy or Hire Resources
  • Download Resources
  • Education and Outreach
  • Strategic Links
  • Big Jurassic Classroom
• Conserving The Coast
  • Conservation
  • Management Issues
  • Earth Science Research
  • LGAP
• Managing The Site
  • WHS Management
  • Jurassic Coast Trust
  • Pathfinder Project
    • Coastal Change Pathfinder Project
    • Six Communities
    • Changing Coastlines
    • Public Documents
    • Contacts and Links
    • Pathfinder News and Events
    • Education Programme
• Find Out More
  • Jurassic Coast Team
  • External Links
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• Supporting the Coast
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• Geo highlights
• Visitor Centres and Museums
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