The 18 best fossil beaches in Dorset

As I had a dog, I went up stairs to the Heritage coast centre to ask the rules around dogs. Meredith, the woman on guard duty, told me to tie up my dog downstairs, ( I did not enter into the museum Because dogs can’t go in). I asked if she had any leaflets of information regarding the fossil beach and she just said tie up your dog and you can get them yourself, and refused to hand me any. I found her attitude extremely rude and condescending. I then met Steve who works for the local council and he was the total opposite, he even went to change my £5 note, into coins for the parking. WiFi is not very reliable there. I also have to mention that Meredith was watching as I talked to Steve and was smirking. I didn’t appreciate that when I challenged her attitude she responded I’m a volunteer. Does that give her the right to be rude? I don’t think so. I did not go in to the facility. I was extremely disappointed with Meredith’s attitude.

Today we visited the heritage centre and was amazed at the amount of fossil information on display. Super friendly staff. After spending time on the beach at Black Ven the staff were happy to review some of my finds and help explain what they were. Great for families. Well worth a visit 👍

What a fab place. Fun for fossil Hunting We also found loads of sea glass. The shop there was reasonably priced and there was toilets and a cafe toilets were free. Car park decent price and right on the beach. Dogs allowed in the beach.

Charmouth is a beautiful and interesting beach with constantly changing scenery due to erosion and just the sheer natural aspects of the constantly changing ocean and weather. I come here often to put it midly as it has a real sense of calm and tranquillity for me whether it be to eat my sandwiches, have a quick snooze on my way to or from fishing, grab some air, recharge or simply watch the stunning sunrises and sunsets ill always stop. It stretches for miles as does your imagination when there. I prefer winter time in all honesty as I prefer if im the only person around although in the warmer months I usually am as I arrive at 4am probably at the latest. The car park attends are welcoming and friendly and also work hard to maintain cleanliness especially after spring tides or/ and strong south westerlies. It gets very crowded at weekends and summer holidays though with people searching for fossils as its world renowned for precisely this. Thoroughly recommended.

A fabulous area to visit. Lots of lovely towns and villages to explore.

Pebbled shingled beach people swimming, bathing in sea heritage centre very interesting wheelchair access at different levels ok setting along pier head

A sweet little beach for the dogs with friendly people and dogs there. A lovely cafe with gorgeous toasties too, a little pricy but everywhere is now!

Nice place. Make sure you bring some beach shoes as really hard to walk on all the pebbles ! The icecream stand by the little bridge was much better and cheaper than from the beach shop. And Greek food stand just next to it as well

Another beautiful spot by the water in the UK. Mountains, valleys, and peace. You can hear hammers on the beach all around. Red rocks and more. I recommend it 😝 Arkady

A ridiculously busy beach. The sand is both pebble and sand. One major cafe and toilets available. Two kiosks within the pot holed car park. The cliff walk is nice but I cannot understand why this beach is so popular. Dogs not allowed on the main part at certain times of the year.

Wonderful place to visit. I decided to go fossil hunting and go to Charmouth instead of Lyme regis. It's a wonderful beach. There is a car park right on the beach front. There is a lot a coffee hut on the beach which is lovely. We actually found several fossils at this beach. It's a beautiful place to visit and highly recommend visiting

It was so beautiful it felt unreal. Anyone should come here at least once just for the sunset alone. I went for the fossiIs and stayed for the views. I love this place. I'll come again soon no doubt. Just go now 😁

What an amazing beach, its got everything, sand, shingle, rocks, fossils....loads to look at! Well worth the visit and very photogenic! A fascinating place to walk along! Pay on arrival at the carpark. Also has a lovely cafe and a fossil museum.

If it's a fascinating ith fossils or exquisite scenery that's your bag Charmouth is a perfect destination. (I just love painting watercolours so Lyme Bay is one of my favourite seaside areas...l leave the kids to search for fossils!)^

The best views and the clearest water not counting Cornwall of course. The must see place to be. Don’t take any trolleys and prepare for a long walk from the car park. No wheelchair access, don’t even try.

Durdle Door is a rock formation in the form of an arch, located in Dorset, England.🌟 The place is very interesting, visited by thousands of tourists. 🚶‍♂️👣 The entire area, called the Jurassic coast, is privately owned, but with public access.👐 The rock arch is 61m high.😯🙆‍♂️ This is one of my favorite places with the most impressive landscape in England.👌👌

One of the best view to enjoy... Very mesmerising view it gives and worth to travel for. Never miss the place. Should really once in your life time. Parking is available at the top.. And need to walk down a bit to get to the spot and steep on the way

What an absolutely stunning place! The view of the iconic stone arch and the turquoise water is truly breathtaking — pictures don’t do it justice. The walk down to the beach is a bit steep, but totally worth it once you reach the shore. It’s a great spot for relaxing, taking photos, or simply enjoying the beauty of nature. I’d recommend wearing comfortable shoes and bringing some snacks or a picnic — the atmosphere is so peaceful you’ll want to stay for hours. If you’re lucky with the weather, you’ll catch an amazing sunrise or sunset. Overall, it’s a must-visit place in the UK — calm, scenic, and unforgettable.

An absolutely stunning piece of natural beauty. The walk down the cliff path provides breathtaking views before you even reach the iconic arch. The beach is lovely, and taking a dip in the clear (and bracingly cold!) turquoise water is an unforgettable experience. Pro Tip: Get here at sunrise! We beat the crowds and had the place almost to ourselves. It was absolutely magical and serene. The experience would be completely different in the middle of a busy day. Highly, highly recommend an early start!

What a spectacular! Visited in October, not quite sunny but still perfect to enjoy myself sitting on the shores and looking over such a beautiful natural landscape right in front of me. So thankful to experience and see Durdle Door with 👀.

Amazing views and a truly natural marvel. Well worth a visit. There ia quite a steep, chalky loose gravel path, not very accessible for people with mobility restrictions.

Absolutely lovey place to visit on a sunny day!! Beautiful chalk rock formations with panoramic views all around!! Lovey walk leading up to Old Harry from the Studland side and the Swanage side. Do take great care when on the cliffs though! Plenty of beautiful places for photos safely. Stunning views all around and if You're lucky you might see a dolphin!! 🐬

I went to Old Harry Rocks in the evening at sunset and it was beautiful. It’s about a 15 minute walk from the car park to the lookout but it’s flat. From The lookout you can see the Isle Of Wight in the distance. It’s a very peaceful spot.

About a mile walk from beach road passing a couple of great pubs. Nice walk to then be rewarded with stunning views.

One most stunning views and beautiful walk of beautiful chalk cliffs. Car park about 15mins walk along the Jurassic Coast line. You get some amazing pictures and sunsets 🌇 here. 2 pubs close by to car park.

Very nice place to visit. Quite a tight squeeze to get into the car park but once you're there you have a nice walk ahead of you before seeing the cliffs.

One of my favourite places in Dorset. It's a nice walk up to the rocks from Studland or Swanage, and the views there are just incredible. Especially beautiful to hike up for the sunrise :)

I have been meaning to visit this place, having seen them from a far. On the day we visited, the sky was blue, which added to the experience.

Visited in January.a bit cold but a nice little cove to walk along a small pebble beach..a few shop..lovely ice cream..bit of awalk up the cliff top..Will come back in the summer

It's worth 10 stars just for the pure natural beauty of the place. I wouldn't recommend it in the summer, It does get a tad busy 🫣 Off-season, though, it is pure bliss. Quiet shops, seats in the cafes and restaurants, and very, very few walkers and tourists, making access to the viewpoints quick, easy, and simple. Once at the top, you can take as long as you like to enjoy the views with nobody pushing and shoving their way past you. Just wrap up warm 😉👍 There are also a few gift shops purveying their generic souvenirs for big budget visitors. Don't forget your credit cards 🤣👍

It is most beautiful and picturesque place I have ever been in the UK! The cove looks stunning with the Jurassic Coast in the background. With the sunlight, it looks so surreal. The water has so many layers of blue. Parking is expensive, starting from £10 for 4 hours, covering Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door. Unfortunately Durdle door was closed on the day we visited. It might make you feel better that you don’t need to pay entrance fees anymore. I love this place so much.

Picture perfect. If you love walks and views this is the place for you. Absolutely gorgeous. Large carpark just a short walk away. Easy walk down to the cove with cafes, gift shops and a pub to visit. You can walk up to the viewing point for spectacular views over the cove, or if you are more adventurous you can take the 1 mile coastal path the Durdle door. Due to its beauty Lulworth cove can get extremely busy, so time you visits for out of season or early in the morning.

Beautiful location. Natural bay in the coast. Wonder of nature with a history from the jurassic era. Clear blue water. Full of activities, like canoeing, scenic boat tours. Hiking pathway leading to durdle door. Nice shops and a visitor center. Lot of parking available and ticket is valid for both Lulworth cove & Durdle door. Superb place to chill out on the beach or in the large picnic green area.

Beautiful natural spot with clear waters and stunning coastal views. Great for a relaxing walk or just sitting and enjoying the scenery. Can get busy in peak season, but it’s well worth a visit.

Beautiful village. The visitor centre is chock full of full of information about the area and how the cove was formed. There are some great little cafes and restaurants. Walks galore! There are different levels of difficulty depending on where you want to walk but you are guaranteed a great view

Please check bus timings and you train ticket timings if you're travelling on public transport. There's issues finding one and have to wait for long. You won't get any buses after 7:14 pm and even before that on weekdays. So make sure you complete your visit and reach the station before this time. If you are taking your car, you can stay longer. Otherwise, it's a very good place to visit. Have cafes ,hotels, public toilet and parking.

Stunning viewpoint overlooking Lulworth Cove, well worth the uphill walk for the vantage point it offers of one of the UK's most beautiful beaches. There's a stone monument part way up the trail, and continuing up to the peak affords similarly good views west over Stair Hole and beyond. An information board has been provided to explain what's in the view, and the paths are well maintained, though may be steep for some. There are excellent facilities at Lulworth Cove including a café, toilets, large gift shop with lots of local goodies and ample parking (quite expensive at a minimum £10 for 4 hours as of October 2024, but there's easily enough to fill that time).

Beautiful place to visit, highly recommend. Great for a walk or just a day trip to have a picnic. Incredible scenery, will definitely return! Only minus is the car park prices are too much.

I came here as part of the hike to Durdle Door. This place had such stunning views and pleasant vibes. Just down the road are some cafes and ice-cream parlours. Perfect match. Captured some amazing pics 😀

Stunning scenery on both sides from the top. You can see the gorgeous by and the other side is the sea. Absolutely stunning and the walking is brilliant. Parking is easy in the large carpark, there's a few options for food and drink. Despite being not much more than a small bay, there's enough to occupy you for a couple of hours, even if that involves just admiring the view

Ensure safe disposal of garbage, especially cigarette butts as there is moderate fire risk. Keep Lulworth beautiful! PS bring layers, a cool breeze and rain kicked up unexpectedly.

Really busy but man what a view, really worth visiting

Great attraction in a really nice setting and very well run. Toilets and changing facilities clean and well positioned. You can hire wetsuits if you need them for the main attraction - the inflatable assault course. Staff were friendly but upheld the safety rules well. Plenty of parking at no extra charge. The only thing to watch out for is the covered picnic areas seemed to be exclusively reserved for parties so potentially no way of escaping the sun or rain ?

A great find to add to our annual Dorset adventures. So good we’re going back tomorrow for more mud & water fun 🤩 Friendly & helpful staff, clean toilets & a great selection of food to keep everyone happy 🤩

We had an incredible first experience on the inflatables. The team were great with us all and ensured my 3 boys had a fab time? everyone was kept safe, they even dealt with a medical emergency half way through the session in the most rapid and professional manner! Team should be proud of themselves. Well worth the drive and the money and that’s on a rainy day! We wouldn’t hesitate in coming again and really look forward in doing so.

This adventure park is great if you love outdoor activities. Inflatable water park - It's great fun every time, you get an hour of fun, with 30 minutes on 2 different obstacle courses, you can go on all different obstacles, from a water trampoline to a water slide straight into the lake. Mud trail - The mud trail is a challenging outdoor fitness activity with up to 50 obstacles and different ways to go, every way is different, from fitting through tires to trying to get through mud with uneven surfaces. The safety is perfect as there are friendly staff all over the water park and mud trail that you can trust. Overall this is a great experience for the family and you can purchase a multi ticket for the water park and the mud trail which is cheaper than buying both separately. I would recommend buying tickets online because you are guaranteed the spot if you book and is cheaper if you book online. The parking is free and there are lots of spots. 10/10 experience!

Great fun for all the family! Inflatable water park and the Mud trail. Make sure you’ve got some old cloths very muddy. 😃

The inflatable water park is a great activity for the whole family. Strenuous but fun and each lake has a different selection of obstacles and activities. Reasonably priced for this type of activity and the staff are all excellent.

Great experience suitable for all ages highly recommend we ended doing in the rain in September was so much fun.

Loved it. A small car park nearby was free due to construction. Completed pebble beach. Amazing for pebble collectors. And the sunset here is glorious

I've been coming here all my life, it's still one of the most beautiful places in the UK. The beach itself is beautiful, vast and naturally interesting, the views are stunning and at night time you can see millions of stars here. If you're going to the Abbotsbury part of the beach, good parking (paid parking) with toilet facilities and a little cafe. Feels very safe here both day and night.

Beautiful unique beach if you are prepared to walk on the millions of pebbles 😃 You need strong legs to get near the water from Abbotsbury car park, not ideal for trolleys. Once you are by the water the sensation is indescribable 🤩🤩🤩 If you enjoy fishing 🎣 you will have plenty of competitors 😃 There is a carpark that you can pay on the machine by the the bar or by phone

Want a challenge? Walk this entire Chesil Beach from Fortuneswell (Quibbles cafe)to West Bay (The George Hotel). I did it 6 years ago but soon realized that I hadn't taken in just how tiring the pebbles can be for walking on. I ended that walk at Abbotsbury due to not having enough time. So I have done it again for its entire length this time. Forget running. Walking is more efficient. I believe that you can walk this beach all year, even during the bird season, 01/05 to 31/08 as long as you keep to the side of the sea. A lone walker may still be ok to walk as long as they do not disturb nature. But ask at the Chesil Beach visitor centre first. They will also inform you of any recent events, like landslides or rockfalls that may hamper your progress. I made a mistake of asking tourists who misguided me. Not to worry, it didn't put me off. I just got on with it and was soon back on track. Update: Did it for the last time today, Wednesday 24 September, entirely by beach, using tidal times for optimum beach width. No diversions. See proof of route photo. Some tips for those who fancy this walk. Check tide times. Check seasonal restrictions. Check firing range..MOD. Take a fully charged mobile phone. Take snacks and drinks. Don't rush it. Enjoy it. It's a mammoth task for most. Regular breaks. Start early, around 07:00 but before 09:00. Duration depending on the individual is anywhere between 6 hour 40 mins to 13 hours. But most likely, just 9 hours. There is the option to leave the route at the 10 miles ? Point, Abbotsbury car park. No shame if you do. That's the hardest bit to do for anyone. Start from Fortuneswell end of the beach. Begin there at high tide. By the time you get in range of West Bay the tide will be lower. Lower tide means wider beach. Wider beach means safe distance from cliff collapse. Wider beach near Bridport area means no detour to avoid river run off across the beach by Freshwater caravan site. Further on, still keep a safe distance from the cliffs. Due to low tide, some sections of the beach have exposed , hard sand that can be taken advantage of due to low the tide exposing it. See video of smooth, flat gritty sand.

Have a great time fishing for the first time in Chisel beach, we were lucky to catch some mackerels. Shore is mostly pebbles so make sure to have the right footwear. Nice view of the hill and Isle of Portland from this area as well. Camping is not allowed in this beach. Will surely comeback for more fishes.

Beautiful beach, has a swimming area to both sides, one under the cliffs and the other to the west, we were told to stay clear of cliffs as they fall. Bring rubber shoes as it's rocky and watch out for kids and adults throwing rocks to see if they have fossils on th. Of fossil hunting, bring a hammer. Has a nice little shop that sells fossils and mementos as well as a visitor center, which is free. Slippery rocks during low tide and a lot of small pools for little ones to explore.

Lovely place to go for a stroll along the coastline, especially on a sunny day... we'll worth a stop at the cafe for a bap and a sausage roll to replenish. Lots of folk fishing along the shore and big waves to test your running legs against. Well worth the trip to see Chesil beach!

I was really excited to visit this museum as a long time lover of fossils and passionate student of archaeology/ palaeontology. The museum has some really fascinating specimens, but the space feels cramped with inadequate ventilation when overcrowded. Considering the size of the collection, it did feel overpriced for two adults.

Fascinating. Lots to read. Toilets inside which is helpful. We had a little activity to do on the way round. My 6 year old wasn't overly engaged but she liked the dinosaurs so hopefully it will come in use when she is older. A nice activity to do though if you are visiting

Beautiful little museum. Lovely staff and excellent location. Plus your entry ticket entitles you to free returns for a year! So great value.

The Lyme Regis Museum is a nice small museum in the building Mary Anning once lived in. There are nice exhibits explaining the history of the area and the people who were part of it. There is a small gift shop and friendly staff.

Very interesting and informative museum with the history of the town on the first floor with exhibits regarding the filming locations for movies IE: The French Lieutenants Woman starring Meryl Streep and Jeremy Irons and the second floor dedicated to Mary Anning who's fossil discoveries of ammonites and complete dinosaur skeletons made a long lasting contribution to modern day paleontology.

I highly recommend the Fossil Walk given by the team at the Lyme Regis Museum. It was such a treat for my nephew who is nearly 8 years old. The adults loved it too - especially when I found two ammonites on the Jurassic Coast. It was a very hot day and the guide (Kieran) made sure everyone was hydrating and using suncream. Kieran and his colleague, were so informative and gave a great presentation with samples. My nephew ended up with quite a haul of fossils - it was a dream come true for him, as he wants to be a paleontologist when he grows up. We are going back again!

A great little museum. It is on a number of floors and some stairs are narrow and spiral. Very friendly and helpful staff. As you would expect from Lyme Regis it has a very good collection of fossils that have been found locally, but there are also some interesting sections about local history. Providing you keep in mind that it is a small local museum, you are unlikely to be disappointed (unless you hate spiral stairs)

Another stunning place added to the bucket list. Very nice and relaxing place. Had a short hike on top of the cliff and you can see another perstpective of the place. Lots of lovely shops around.

West Bay of "Broadchurch" fame is a lovely seaside town. It has a beautiful harbour and beach with dramatic cliffs. There's plenty of places to eat, all good. There is a general store with very friendly staff and an interesting antiques emporium My favourite place was sitting near the harbour, early morning, with a very decent coffee from "Rachels" one of the food huts nearby.

Very popular tourist destination on the Dorset coast near Bridport, with great views of the iconic golden cliffs featured in the TV series Broadchurch. An accessible beach, pier, bustling harbour, plenty of cafés, restaurants, amusements and lots of paid parking make West Bay ideal for a family day out. Personally I prefer the quieter, less developed parts of the coastline. There are some interesting buildings around the harbour, but to my eyes it's not half as pretty as many of the smaller, less well known villages in Dorset. If you enjoy places like Golden Cap or Chesil Beach, the bustle of West Bay probably won't be for you, but as a traditional seaside town it's a good option, and a nice change to see a seaside town thriving when many are in decline.

Lovely little sea side town, known from the series broadchurch Thought the parking a little high at £3 hour. It also got extremely busy. Plenty of people crabbing around the harbour. Boat hire. Chip shops the usual.

All you could ask for, lovely beach with a long prom, a harbour, parking close by with toilets, a couple of pubs and cafés. Not all were open but it was quite early in the season (March)

A nice place overall. Car parks expensive, although quite a few of them.. The beach is full of stones. A harbour Boat rides available from the harbour Cliff walks Plenty of drink places, and a few cafes Few shops Toilets And do check out the train carriages turned into an eating place !!! Beach dog friendly in certain places. Common place for bikers to stop.

It's the magaluf of dorset... Like the great sage, Karl pilkington once said.. When Ricky Gervais ,booked him into a cave, overlooking the beautiful pink palace in Persia... He was looking out on too the palace Whilst they were looking at his hole,in the ground. Excactly what west bay has become. And like my father who loved exploring said,a bed is a bed. But the trouble is . Most bring the kitchen sink ,with them ..! One star is being gracious. If I could give none I would. It's a Mish mash of archectitire,which doesn't sit lightly on the eyes . As soon as you pass endless caravans ,vying for space,with once middle class homes coming into west bay,then you can see where it's gone wrong..! And the icing on the pyre is the new ugly grey flats which stare you in the face. Adjacent to what Billy Butlins would throw up ,in the forties/fifties.. Or a shopping precinct 1960,s which had long since seen better days Not at all in keeping with the Jurassic coast in fact plain ugly. And right on the waters edge...? Buffeted by harsh altantic rollers I wouldn't like too be on the balconies in winter nor my beloved expense pet cat..using his litter tray.. Across ,are 1960 towering some six storeys high flats ( somebody said Georgian,doesn't make them more ssthetic pleasing too the eye) also not in keeping with say a little fishing village like Fowey ,mevasgissey or polperro,in Cornwall. That's where they've gone wrong It was a sleepy like I said fishing village in keeping with it's surroundings and should have been developed on that theme. As it is just urban sprawl.. The only two redeeming features. My second cousins tea cabin in the square. Her doughnuts freshly cooked were too die for. And you can still get a mug of tea for under a fiver. And secondly the pub,where everybody goes after travelling on their motorbikes for a shandy? If they haven't been copped by the law,in one of thoses pretty little villages like swyre,with a blind bend where they hide on a Sunday !! Ready too pounce on the unwary.. Will take pictures.. The most impressive sight too behold is the far reaching Jurassic coast,milked too death by the tourist board.. but it is impressive ,because I'm amazed every time I open my window . I live the other end off chesil beach ,Portland And my grandfather's father was a farmer,as was he. And many a ship has been wrecked, and the locals have profited .still do. It's in our blood,so to speak. Just recently a large container ship which had broke her back. Containers washed up on the shore... Containing brand new BMW,motorbikes..! Bedlam possued,as everybody grabbed what they could before the excise men,in olden days,muskets drawn,came over the hill. Not saying my forefathers were looters. We attended church in a regular basis ! But west bay. Has had it day. And needs too have a bulldozer visit.

In all the years we've been to West Bay we'd never done the Lyme Bay RIB, so we finally did this year and wasn't disappointed! One adult and two children cost £65 for the coastal cruise down to Seatown and back up to West Bay. Staff were thoughtful and conscientious of children, picking the best boat for them depending on clients, and seating them where they'd be most comfortable. Skipper Tom was brilliant, stopping and pointing out local areas and sights as we went along. We will definitely be having another go in the future... Maybe brave it up for the 15 minute Blast! Staff also upfront and honest about sea conditions - if they can't take you out they'll refund you or book you on another day. Top crew!

Best day of this year! I liked that we went over the other boat wake. I liked it because we went super fast and it was super fun. Milo was the best Captain. Would love to do it again. From Seb. Aged 8. (Best of Both Trip)

What a wonderful Father’s Day gift from my two teenage sons and wife! Exhilarating, but before a lovely cruise to see the coastline from the sea. Great people great fun and worth every minute. Hold on and have fun!

Would highly recommend this boat trip. We did the ‘best of both’ which includes high speed boat fun and some gentle bits to take in the scenery. Skipper was friendly and welcoming.

Fantastic fun for all the family! Whether you’re local or on holiday, you have to go on a rib ride! There are lots of different options ranging from scenic, more chilled rides to fast thrill seeking rides. The Jurassic Coast has to be seen from the water… it’s breathtaking. The team at Lyme Bay Rib Charter are absolute professionals and safety is paramount. We look forward to our next rib ride!

Having looked online and seen the options, I figured that our party of 12 would appreciate a "best of both" experience starting from West Bay, near Bridport, and ending at Lyme Regis. As this particular dish was not on the Lyme Bay RIB Charter menu, I picked up the phone and spoke with LBRC's very polite, knowledgeable and helpful Zoe. We agreed on an à la carte package that would combine sightseeing with the fast, furious and frantic! And we certainly got our money's worth... Our skipper, Milo, first took us East down the coast on a relatively sedate jaunt to Bridport, where he turned off the engines and stopped the RIB a few hundred yards out from the beach. Very scenic, very enjoyable. After a couple of minutes, though, it was time to fire up the engines, open the throttles and light up the afterburners as 700hp propelled us West towards Lyme Regis at SPEED, lifting up and crashing down as the RIB ploughed across the choppy late-October waters. After some time, we slowed down to catch our breaths, and I swapped my row four (out of six) seat for one at the FRONT. Then it was back up to SPEED. Wow, wow, wow, wow, WOW! Our exhilarating 45 minute experience came to an end as we slowly navigated into the harbour at Lyme Regis - 12 smiling faces and 12 great memories. Would we do it all again? NOT HALF! Tried to add a photo, but I failed.

We had such a great trip on the RIB. Everyone was professional and we had safety advice prior to going out. My partner was a bit unsure on the trip, waving to the skipper behind us bought the RIB to a complete stop instantly, my partner was then seated at the back of the boat where she felt alot better. The seating allows you to experience different levels of the ride. I sat at the front and loved it. Would go again for sure loved every minute of it.

It costs 6 pounds but I do like this beach. Certain areas are on flat terraces and are shallow which are great for swimming and paddling. Fossils are embedded into the terraces. You can pick up fallen rocks along the beach looking for fossils. The permanent outdoor cafe serves amazing chips. The Sea Life center is charming and welcoming. There is ice cream and clean toilets.

A gorgeous cove and beach area which still attracts a lot of people but is much calmer than Bournemouth and Poole. It costs £6 to park for the day which is great considering the costs of other car parks. There are places to get food and drink as well as toilets nearby. The scenery is stunning with lots of wildlife, fossil hunting possibility and rock pools to explore. The rock formations in the area are fascinating and just up the road is The Etches Collection Museum to add to that fossil hunting mindset!

Excellent rock-pooling (check the tides) and fossil hunting (beware of crumbling cliffs). A good base for coastal walks. The Dorset Wildlife Trust exhibition is a must, especially with young ones. Food and coffee available although we didn't avail ourselves. Get there early for the best parking spots along the cliff top

Beautiful nature, fresh sea air. Pebbly beach. The layers in the rock face were fascinating to me and you can see a lot of pieces of stone with imprints of fossils. Easy enough walk down but may be steep for some. Not too busy. A nice place to stop on a coastal walk.

Toll road to a car park. Best to see when the ride is out. Lots of fossil's and flat skimming stones to play with. Plenty of people swim here, but not me.

Love Kimmeridge, have been coming here for years. Pleased to see more toilets have been installed, was surprised to see food vans there now. I suppose it's good if you like that sort of thing, typically selling overpriced food and drinks. Will always love visiting this place.

What an absolutely amazing place for swimming and even more so for snorkeling. £6 all day parking, 2 car parks to choose from. We headed to the biggest car park and bagged a space on the front row overlooking the bay but that was quite early (8.30am) In this car park there are nice toilets (don't open until midday for some reason) and a drink/snack truck and a food truck. About 20 downward steps to the beach which is all large pebbles and rocks when you get down there. Very little shade after mid morning so beware of that. Walk along to the right and the rock formations that you walk across are awesome, spot the odd ammonite too. A brilliant spit of rock part way down is great for swimming and snorkeling off at low tide. Drive (or walk) to the other car park that takes you to the Sea Life centre and another beach area to swim off with a slip way to launch paddlebaords/knacks from. Again great snorkeling with some good drops down to the sea bed. The centre is really good, the staff knowledgeable and very happy to answer questions. Interesting selection of living ranks that constantly change inhabitants! Be aware the toilets on the way down to the centre are not that nice!! Not as well wkpt on busy days at all.

Perfect place, not too busy, tea, coffee, lovely people. Car park just 5min walk to the beach. They serve the best tea in Dorset ❤️

It's a lovely beach,mostly pebbly, not suitable for very young children, its has an excellent cafe, which gets very busy

This place is breathtakingly beautiful and is a nice big stony beach which I have bever found to be too busy. £5 to park all day and cafe.

A really nice seculded bay. It is mostly pebbled - great for pebble balancing. There are some really nice walks with a national trust car park at the you of the hill. At the moment there is the unique view of all the cruise ships docked here due to the coronavirus. The beach was very clean

Beautiful views across the coast line, around Weymouth to Portland. I parked in the National Trust car park, which is a bit of a steep trek down to the bay, not for the unfit. There is another general car park much closer where the little Cafe is. That's £6 to park. They do take cards, but were cash only due to broken machine. Blessed with a beautiful day.

Lovely views over to Portland. Good walk down to shingle beach from NT car park. Cafe, toilets and little play park. Bit of a slog back up. Can pay to park near cafe by beach if you don't want to walk.

Defo for the energetic of getting down to this lovely shingle bay, passing farmland, grassy fields. The bay is owned by The national trust, so you can go swimming/ sunbathe in the nudie noo at the far end of the bay, highly recommend! I found it very invigorating and every day stresses floated away😜

Lovely coastal views, great place to picnic. Parking fees are reasonable

One of the highlights of my trip to Dorset no doubt!! Very very easy to find fossils on this beach. Ensure not to walk near the cliffs as recommended, and go when tide is low. You are charged a 6£ fee to enter this beach - totally worth it. Ensure to stop by The Escher Collection on your way to the beach and see some breathtaking findings!!

Very muddy take hot flask and food if climbing to the top great views no loos lol well only the ones nature provided

Truly magical place to spend the day capturing the abundance of fossils and layers of history in and around the bay..

A stunning part of the Jurassic Coast line, with wonderful views looking out to the English channel. The car park is a tad expensive, but the views more than make up for this. A worthwhile spot for any budding photographer.

Lovely place to visit. Food outlet in the car park is pricey.

Had such a wonderful afternoon here never fails to impress. Great car park and now with an amazing cafe. I had a seafood platter which was delicious

Oh wow what an absolute gem of a find, very steep and muddy to climb down, so tie your wellies on, but well worth it, as the views and fossil finds are amazing. Absolutely not suitable for prams (yes I actually saw a mother down there with one) stuck!

Beautiful place. Great views walking down to the beach. Saw many ammonite fossils on the beach. Free parking nearby (Parking Renscombe) The walk can be a bit intense when wet.

Gorgeous place, lovely walk down and around the area… the walk back up is not for the weak

Well worth the steep but short hike down from Renscombe Car Park. We went down a pretty step narrow path, there is a rope there which you would need if the ground was wet. I’m sure there is a longer easier route if you are less mobile/abled Once on the beach/cove it was littered with hundreds and hundreds or fossils.

It was very hot day, walking down was fine, but up was quite a challenge. We had amazing time there. It was worth it and surely we are looking to get back here.

Absolutely beautiful place to visit but that walk to and from is a killer so take note before visiting

Chapman pool is beautiful, lovely walk & worth the visit.

Called in whilst on holiday and my husband had some lamb chops and he said they were the most tender he had had for a long time. Shame we live 4 hours away.

The pork chops are outstanding 👌 Plus the range of locally produced beers, cider and dairy is fantastic.

Friendly staff. Wide selection of local produce. Gorgeous meat

The meat is absolutely delicious well worth a visit

Really friendly service and great range of very fresh veg! Worth a visit.

Good choice of meats plus small farm shop. The gammon joint we had at Christmas was delicious.

Excellent meat and vegetables. Helpful local staff who provide great service.

Perfect family stay by the sea! Cobb House was the ideal base for our family getaway—just minutes from the beach and full of cozy, thoughtful touches. The kids loved the hot tub, and we enjoyed relaxed meals in the garden. Spacious, spotless, and super comfortable-it felt like a real home away from home. We’ll definitely return!

A beautiful, well-located stay in Lyme Regis! We had a lovely few days at Cobb House-it’s stylish, cosy, and just a short walk from the beach. The house was spotless, well equipped, and full of charming touches. The hot tub was a big hit with the kids, and we loved the peaceful garden for evening meals. A perfect base for a relaxing coastal escape-we’ll definitely be back!

We had a lovely time in the Baker's Loft. The directions to get into the flat and its amenities were clear prior to our arrival. We had a slight issue with heating the first night but Ed was extremely responsive and helpful. The location is right in the centre of town and there was a couple of parking options close by. The property itself was decorated nicely and had anything we could have wanted/needed. We'll definitely be back!

Having stayed with Jurassic Properties a couple of times now we have had had a wonderful time on both occasions. Coombe Cottage is perfectly located in the old town and the Hidaway is just superb located in broad street. The hidaway was perfect for us and our dog who wasn't disturbed by noise from the road. The sofa and beds were very comfortable and thank you for the prosecco! I recommend visiting the fox and owl cellar cinema under the stars!

We’ve just returned home after a two night stay at Cliff View Cottage. It was the perfect base to explore Lyme Regis and the Jurassic coast. Dog friendly, with a beautiful fully inclosed garden that our pup loved running about in. The property was spacious and had everything we needed, with a fully equipped kitchen. Bonus points for on site parking which was big enough for our van.

Second time using their properties following a previous stay in march. Both were top quality properties and the customer service was brilliant with the skandi hot tub in the property we stayed in march. Just come back today from their new property and will definately go back!

Always a great stay, good communication from hosts and lovely clean properties, never use anyone else for my stay in the area. Easy check in and check out. Can’t fault them