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Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
Set up to encourage safe and sustainable collecting of Jurassic fossils from local beaches, the centre offers hands-on displays, interactive computers and information about fossils and fossil hunting. Throughout the year the centre runs guided fossil hunting walks as well as countryside and marine discovery activities along the coastline.
Opening Times
Open All Year
Summer 01/04/2012 - 31/10/2012
Monday 10:30 - 16:30
Tuesday 10:30 - 16:30
Wednesday 10:30 - 16:30
Thursday 10:30 - 16:30
Friday 10:30 - 16:30
Saturday 10:30 - 16:30
Sunday 10:30 - 16:30
Winter 01/11/2012 - 31/03/2013
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 12:30 - 16:30
Thursday 12:30 - 16:30
Friday 12:30 - 16:30
Saturday 10:30 - 16:30
Sunday 10:30 - 16:30
* Please ring in advance to check the opening schedule
Events
Sunday, 1st January 2012 - Monday, 31st December 2012
Tickets Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff* |
|---|---|
| Free Admission | free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Public Transport Directions
Axminster is the nearest town to Charmouth (5 miles) with a train station and lies on the Exeter to Waterloo line. The 31 bus from Axminster to Weymouth runs in line with train arrival times at the station.
Facilities
Parking & Transport
- Parking (charge)
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