We love seeing all the entrants for the Children's Fossil Competition that have come from our beaches in Charmouth. There really are some spectacular finds, like this winning piece of crinoid spotted by Sammy Edmonds aged 8 for the 2025 competition! #FossilFriday
We have item's back in stock in the online shop!
A selection of books are now back in stock as well as these gorgeous cushion covers featuring #Charmouth beach and local fossils found and prepared by local collector Lizzie Hingley from Stonebarrow Fossils! charmouth.org/chcc/shop/
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Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
We'll be at the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival all weekend but if you're thinking of exploring the Jurassic Coast for your own fossils then the Centre and wardens are still here to help! We're open 10:30am - 4:30pm every day with world class exhibits and expert wardens!
Less than a week away now until the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival this Saturday & Sunday! We're busy getting everything ready for our stalls, letting you get up close with some of our ichthyosaurs and the sorts of things found around Charmouth. We can't wait to see you all there!
We are all set up and ready to welcome visitors at the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival today and tomorrow! Come see some sea dragons and get top tips on how to find fossils, and meet our team!
We've made the list! Our beaches have been named as one of the best to visit in the country! We already knew they were but it's good to see it in writing. www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/2619111...
Coming down for the Fossil Festival this weekend?
If you find any fossil why not have a go at entering the Children's Fossil Competition 2026, for a chance of it being on public display in 2027!
For all the entry requirements, visit our website here: charmouth.org/chcc/fossilc...
It's looking a bit wild and exciting out there today, but if you decide you want a bit of shelter from the excitement then head up to the Centre and check out some of our world class exhibits and the most recent finds on the Jurassic Coast! We're open 10:30-4:30 every day!
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The marquee at the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival is buzzing! We'll be here until 5pm today, showcasing some of Charmouth's best finds. Come and take a look, or get your own finds identified!
Our Centre is Charmouth is also open today for fossil hunting tips & ID.
It’s day 2 of the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival! Come get your fossils Identified, top tips to find fossils, discover our sea dragons, and find out how you can enter the Children’s Fossil Competition 2026!
