Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre, Educational museum and charitable organization in Charmouth, United Kingdom
Description
The Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre occupies the upper floor of a former cement factory building set directly on the Dorset coastline. The space displays fossil collections and marine life specimens alongside geological information about the surrounding area.
History
Local residents established the centre in 1985 to address concerns about fossil collecting impacts on the surrounding cliffs and rock formations. The initiative reflected a desire to protect the geological area while educating visitors about it.
Culture
The centre demonstrates how local communities engage with coastal geology and conservation, featuring exhibits on regional fossils and marine creatures from nearby rockpools. Visitors experience how education connects people to the natural environment around them.
Practical
The centre opens daily from April through October with reduced winter hours, offering free admission supported by donations. Guided fossil hunting walks are available and provide practical guidance on the best locations and techniques to try.
Did you know?
Visitors can collect fossils on guided walks along the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast and take their discoveries home. This hands-on experience creates a personal connection to the geological history they encounter.
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