Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre

Name: Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
Address: Lower Sea Lane Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth, Bridport DT6 6LR England, Honiton, United Kingdom
Rating: 4.6

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Lower Sea Lane Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth, Bridport DT6 6LR England

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About

Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre is a free, family‑friendly museum situated in the picturesque Dorset village of Charmouth, a prime stop along the iconic Jurassic Coast. Visitors can explore dynamic fossil displays, hands‑on exhibits and a marine life tank that showcase how the coastline has evolved over millions of years. The centre’s Jurassic Theatre hosts a short film, ‘The Jurassic Coast and Finding Fossils at Charmouth’, with an adult admission fee of £1 and a child fee of 50p, making it a low‑cost, educational highlight for all ages. Guided fossil‑hunting walks along the beach, rock‑pooling adventures and a well‑curated gift shop round out the experience, ensuring there is something to delight students, nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

At a glance

Typical visit: about 30 minutes