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Seaside

Whatever you want from the seaside, the glorious sweep of West Dorset's coastline will provide it all.

Explore our Jurassic Coast, designated a World Heritage Site for it's outstanding geology! The full 25 miles of West Dorset coastline is recognised in this fantastic award, a coastal landscape made up entirely of rocks formed some 190million years ago. The age of the coastline ensures some fantastic fossil hunting opportunities.

Discover our seaside towns and villages - our picturesque, yet bustling resorts like Charmouth, Lyme Regis and West Bay offer the widest range of holiday activities: paddling in the sea, fishing trips, windsurfing, strolls along the proms to mention just a few! Some areas permit dogs on beachesall year round, so why not bring the family pet along with you?

Whether you wish to bathe, fish, dive, sail, walk or simply admire the stunning views, always remember that the coast can be a dangerous place and make sure you holiday in safety.