Fossil Weekend
Dorset's Jurassic Coast has a long history of fossil hunting and collecting and on this short break you can learn all about the fossils which have been found here and the people who have made fossil hunting their lives. You will visit The Etches Collection, created through one man's lifetime passion and Lyme Regis museum, built on the site of Mary Anning's home. Pioneering Dorset fossil collector and palaeontologist Mary Anning made groundbreaking discoveries along the Jurassic Coast that fundamentally transformed our understanding of prehistoric life. You will also go on an guided fossil hunt with a local expert as well as visiting some of the famous sights along the Dorset Coast, such as Durdle Door and Corfe Castle.
Highlights

The Etches Collection - A world-class modern museum housing an extraordinary, scientifically vital array of Late Jurassic marine fossils amassed by local expert Dr. Steve Etches over a lifetime of dedicated collecting.

Lyme Regis - A beautiful seaside town with its fascinating museum and famous Cobb.

Durdle Door and Corfe Castle
What's Included



3 nights accommodation at a comfortable guesthouse
3 breakfasts
2 full day tours

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