Charmouth Beach

Beach · Charmouth

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Highlights

Fossil hunting, swimming, picnics, cafes & shops await

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Bridport DT6 6LS, United Kingdom Get directions

charmouth.org

10 Unique Beaches From Around the World

"You probably won’t want to spread your beach blanket out on Charmouth Beach, but if you have a keen eye and good hiking shoes, you just might find a few dinosaur fossils. Charmouth Beach lies in the middle of what is known as the Jurassic Coast, a 95-mile stretch of cliffs along the southern coast of England known for its ancient dinosaur fossils. Although it is called the Jurassic Coast, fossils from the area actually span the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, which rounds out to about 180 million years of history. Interested visitors can also make their way to the Charmouth Heritage Coast Center, where major discoveries and the history of the village is documented. The Heritage Center works to encourage the safe and sustainable collection of fossils from the rocky beaches around the village." - ATLAS_OBSCURA

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Anna Rybarczyk

Google
Nice place. Make sure you bring some beach shoes as really hard to walk on all the pebbles ! The icecream stand by the little bridge was much better and cheaper than from the beach shop. And Greek food stand just next to it as well

Annette Khan

Google
A great way to pass the time - hunting for fossils on the pebble beach at Charmouth. The area is famous for the many fossils that have been found over the years, and is now a world heritage site too. There is paid parking that leads directly on to the beach and a couple of cafes for snacks and cakes. There is also a shop selling fossils and crystals, plus a mini museum. Once you cross the bridge over the river estuary you can follow the signposted coastal path if you fancy a longer walk with stunning views of the cliffs and beach. Well worth a visit!

James Oldale

Google
If it's a fascinating ith fossils or exquisite scenery that's your bag Charmouth is a perfect destination. (I just love painting watercolours so Lyme Bay is one of my favourite seaside areas...l leave the kids to search for fossils!)^

ArkAdy88 Sajkiewicz

Google
Another beautiful spot by the water in the UK. Mountains, valleys, and peace. You can hear hammers on the beach all around. Red rocks and more. I recommend it 😝 Arkady

arkadiusz

Google
Really good , less crowded than Lyme Regis . Cheap car park £3 for 2 hours and 6 for whole day . There is small caffe and fossil exhibit (free) you can walk to Lyme Regis get fish and chips there and comeback.

Claudio Fiore

Google
A beautiful town in Dorset, we stayed in a cottage in Charmouth, and the beach was a 10 minute incredibly steep walk down hill. A beautiful beach with the chance to find some fossils. The walk and views were stunning. Would recommend visiting. Charmouth is also very close (by car) to a lot of points of interest, including West Bay, Lyme Regis, Seatown Beach, Golden Cap, etc. Great place to stay, and the walks are fabulous.

Paula Fortier

Google
Bring cash for the parking machines or plan on going home. No one available to make change on the day I visited. A fiver and some coins would obtain a decent stay. Looks like a good spot to wander and more laid back than the more popular beaches nearby. Fewer amenities!

Jade Stevens

Google
Beautiful Beach with stunning scenery. Plenty of parking.

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