Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre near Lyme Regis Dorset



At Charmouth, the World Heritage Site nominated Jurassic Coast of Dorset, South West coast of England, UK. Centre of Lyme Regis Marine Wildlife Area.

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Buy fossils online here

 

Fossils of marine life in Lyme Bay part of our English heritage and environment.

Fossils of marine life in Lyme Bay part of our English heritage and environment.

Fossils of marine life in Lyme Bay part of our English heritage and environment.

There are displays of fossils which include the above examples of ammonite, trilobite and brittle star. The resident wardens will give you advice and assistance on fossil hunting together with the fossil hunting code of conduct.

Virtual displays of marine sea life for children to study history and geology.
Cup coral.

Virtual displays of marine sea life for children to study history and geology.
The wrasse.

Virtual displays of marine sea life for children to study history and geology.
Pink sea fan.

See underwater sealife on a virtual dive beneath the waters of Lyme Bay.

Help the wardens and coastlink protect or geological environment.

We have a wonderful environment, countryside and coastline with an abundance of wildlife. Learn how to help us protect it.

Help the wardens and coastlink protect or geological environment.
Tiger beetle.

Children fossil hunting.

 Children taking part in field studies and fossil hunting.

 

We are at the forefront of geological and marine interpretation for both schools and the general public. In 1999 we had more than 55,000 visitors to the Centre.
We have existed since 1985, and have continued to evolve ever since but  are very much dependant on the help and involvement of the local community through our friends organisation. The Centre is an active member of Dorset Coastlink.

 The Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre is a registered charity and is funded by a variety of organisations including English Nature, World Wildlife Fund, West Dorset District Council and by donations from the general public.

At the Centre we have a whole range of colourful displays about local geology, marine life, the countryside and history. We have interactive computers that enable visitors to take a virtual dive beneath the waters of Lyme Bay, or to identify the fossils they have found on our world renowned fossil beach. Our wardens are always pleased to be brought interesting finds, or answer questions from visitors.

Entrance to the centre is free.
We are open in the  year 2000 from 10.30 AM to 5.00 PM on the following days:
February 19th to 27th.
April 15th to May 1st.
Weekends May 6th to 21st.
May 27th to October 30th.
October 21st to 30th.


Map of the jurassic coast.

 

VISIT THE CHARMOUTH HERITAGE COAST CENTRE SITE


Lyme Regis, Dorset, South West, UK home page.

Lyme Regis, Dorset, South West, UK home page.