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Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre

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The Centre provides information on fossils, fossil hunting and the local coastal and marine wildlife. Facilities at the centre include hands on displays, marine …

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Sep 27, 2024
A superb volunteer-run exhibition of all things Jurassic. As 70 year olds we were fascinated by the richness and clarity of the scientific information, and we saw children as young as 5 entranced by… Full review by Lizbreu
Aug 26, 2024
I took a large fossil to the Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre to report finding it the previous day at Seatown and all the staff (Anna, Phil, and James the guide!) couldn't have been more helpful in … Full review by michaeloD5521EY
Aug 16, 2024
I am nearly 60 years and ld and have been looking for a real fossil for 30 years . I went on the organised fossil hunting trip today and it was brilliant. Great friendly staff who were very knowledge… Full review by Andy K
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The Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre in Charmouth, Dorset, England was set up in 1985 with the prime objective to encourage and info…
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Other than charmouth which other nearby towns are good place for hotels at reasonable price. Charmouth seems to be …
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Other than charmouth which other nearby towns are good place for hotels at reasonable price. Charmouth seems to be booked out for most of second week of august or too expensive.
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Axminster, Bridport, Honiton Lyme Regis although I expect this will be similar to Charmouth. Hope this helps.
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How much to get in?
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No charges you’ll just have to pay for parking I think
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Is this suitable is the fossil walk for a toddler? he is a strong walker 16 months old? how late in the day is it better to …
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Is this suitable is the fossil walk for a toddler? he is a strong walker 16 months old? how late in the day is it better to find fossils?
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Hi. I wouldnt say its difficult for a toddler on this beach. We didnt find any fossils while we were here but the heritage centre (next to charmouth beach) will answer all your fossil hunting …
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Hi. I wouldnt say its difficult for a toddler on this beach. We didnt find any fossils while we were here but the heritage centre (next to charmouth beach) will answer all your fossil hunting questions. They hire out hammers too. They also sell little books with fossil hunting guidance. Hope this helps.
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What kind of fossils are often found on the fossil hunting trips? Thanks!
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Belemnites and Ammonites mostly, if you go to the Heritage centre first the volunteers will show you what they are and which rocks and areas to find them.. Be careful near the cliffs as …
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Belemnites and Ammonites mostly, if you go to the Heritage centre first the volunteers will show you what they are and which rocks and areas to find them.. Be careful near the cliffs as they can fall at any time,
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Is it dog friendly?
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You can take dogs on the West beach in the summer season but not on the East beach.
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