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Fossil Hunting at Redcliff Point on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset.
Sip back and explore fossil hunting on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast with expert guidance from author Steve Snowball. Discover ammonites, belemnites, Gryphaea oysters, gastropods, rare plant fossils, and trace fossils along Bowleaze Cove to Redcliff Point. Learn about Corallian-aged rocks, Oxford Clay formations, storm impacts, and safe access tips. A unique adventure blending geology, history, and coastal exploration.
Apr 17, 20244 min read


Fossil Hunting at Osmington Mills on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset.
Sip back and discover fossil hunting on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast with expert insights from author Steve Snowball. Explore Osmington Mills, Ringstead Bay, and Bran Point, where the Osmington Oolite Formation reveals ammonites, gastropods, and Jurassic clams. Learn safe collecting tips at SSSI sites, uncover fossils in fallen rocks, and enjoy coastal geology before relaxing at The Smuggler’s Inn.
Apr 15, 20244 min read


Fossil Coast Drinks Sponsors the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival 2024 Festival Map
Sip back and discover that Fossil Coast Drinks Co proudly sponsors the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival 2024 map, helping visitors navigate expert talks, exhibitions, guided fossil walks, workshops, and family activities across the Jurassic Coast. Held on 8–9 June in the historic home of Mary Anning, this flagship UK palaeontology festival celebrates fossils, geodiversity, and the iconic Blue Lias cliffs of Lyme Regis.
Apr 11, 20242 min read


Fossil Coast Wins At The LUXlife Magazine 2024 Travel and Tourism Awards
Fossil Coast Wins At The LUXlife Magazine 2024 Travel and Tourism Awards.
Mar 26, 20242 min read


Exploring Pebblebed Heath near Budleigh Salterton on the Jurassic Coast
Sip back and discover Pebblebed Heath in the Otter Valley near Budleigh Salterton, a unique intertidal reserve along Devon’s Jurassic Coast. Explore lowland heath, Triassic geology, wildlife-rich estuary habitats, and the Lower Otter Restoration Project. From ancient pebble beds and fossil roots to birdlife, walking trails, and the Elizabeth Bridge, this East Devon AONB landscape blends conservation, climate resilience, and natural beauty.
Jan 20, 20244 min read


Discovering Pliosaurs on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset
Sip back and explore the Kimmeridge Clay Formation at Kimmeridge Bay on the Jurassic Coast reveals one of Britain’s richest marine reptile records. This guide explores the giant pliosaur discoveries, The Etches Collection, BBC’s Attenborough and the Giant Sea Monster, and why Kimmeridge inspires Fossil Coast Drinks, combining geology, fossils, museums, and coastal tourism in Dorset. Ideal for visitors seeking Jurassic fossils, museums, dramatic cliffs and marine reptiles.
Dec 19, 20237 min read


Exploring the Fossils of Idaho USA
Sip back and discover the Hagerman Horse (Equus simplicidens), Idaho’s official state fossil and the oldest known species of the modern horse genus Equus. Found at Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, these Pliocene fossils reveal life before the Ice Age, when herds roamed grasslands alongside mastodons, sabre-toothed cats, camels, and bone-crushing canids.
Nov 22, 20233 min read


Exploring the Fossils of Georgia USA
Sip back and explore Georgia’s Coastal Plain preserves one of the richest shark fossil records in the southeastern United States. Designated in 1976, the shark tooth is Georgia’s official state fossil, reflecting millions of years of marine history. From Late Cretaceous seas to Eocene lagoons, sedimentary clays yield abundant shark teeth, including the iconic Carcharocles megalodon, alongside diverse extinct and living shark lineages. Fossils are commonly found along rivers a
Nov 17, 20234 min read


Visiting the Mediterranean: Fossil Sites and One-of-A-Kind Experiences
Sip back and discover the Mediterranean’s richest fossil destinations, from Italy’s most complete dinosaur skeletons at Villaggio del Pescatore to dwarf elephants in Sicily and ancient canids in Sardinia. This guide explores key palaeontological sites, museums and travel routes across Italy, Crete and the wider Mediterranean, revealing prehistoric life, insular evolution and unforgettable journeys for curious travellers and fossil enthusiasts.
Nov 1, 20234 min read


The Geodiversity of Dawlish
Sip back and discover Dawlish, Devon, a seaside town with a remarkable Permian fossil sand dune system in the Dawlish Sandstone Formation. Explore its red cliffs, coastal stacks, and geodiversity, walk the South West Coast Path, and connect to nearby UNESCO sites including the Jurassic Coast. Perfect for geological enthusiasts and coastal tourists seeking a scenic, year-round destination with fossil heritage and natural beauty.
Oct 27, 20233 min read


Exploring the Fossils of Florida USA
Sip back and explore Florida’s remarkable fossil heritage, from agatized coral and ancient coral reefs to Ice Age megafauna and marine mammals. Discover how sea-level change, karst limestone, and the Florida Platform shaped the state’s geodiversity, fossil record, aquifers, and iconic landscapes including caves, rivers, and the Everglades across deep geological time.
Sep 19, 20235 min read


Exploring the Fossils of Delaware USA
Sip back and discover Delaware’s rich geological and fossil heritage, from billion-year-old Grenville orogeny rocks to the Horseshoe Crab, a living fossil vital to medicine. Explore the state’s official fossil Belemnitella americana and its designated dinosaur, the Dryptosauridae. Learn about Delaware’s colonial history, “Diamond State” nickname, and unique geodiversity spanning the Appalachian Piedmont and Atlantic Coastal Plain.
Sep 11, 20235 min read


Exploring the Fossils of Connecticut USA
Sip back and explore Connecticut’s rich geodiversity, Early Jurassic fossils, and dinosaur heritage. Known for autumn foliage and the official state dinosaur Eubrontes giganteus, the state preserves Triassic and Jurassic rocks of the Connecticut River Valley. Dinosaur trackways, glacial landscapes, and museum collections reveal how tectonics, rifting, and ice shaped Connecticut’s natural and cultural history for visitors, students, and geology enthusiasts.
Sep 7, 20233 min read


The Tank Museum Bovington along the Jurassic Coast of Dorset
Creating memories at The Tank Museum Bovington along the Jurassic Coast of Dorset with my friend Paddy who served with the 9th/12th Lancers.
Sep 5, 20233 min read


Isles of Scilly Geodiversity
Sip back and explore the Isles of Scilly, an Atlantic archipelago shaped by 290 million years of geology. Granite islands formed by the Cornubian Batholith, Variscan mountain building and Ice Age erosion underpin white beaches, rich wildlife and heritage. Discover transport links, island life, conservation designations and how Scillonian granite created one of England’s most tranquil, geologically complex holiday destinations for visitors year round trips UK.
Jul 7, 20235 min read


Exploring the Fossils of Colorado USA
Sip back and explore Colorado’s rich geodiversity reveals world-famous fossil sites and dinosaur discoveries. Designated in 1982, Stegosaurus is the official state fossil, first unearthed in the Morrison Formation. Colorado’s fossil record spans 2.7 billion years, with finds from the White River, Green River, and Morrison Formations, plus Florissant Fossil Beds. From Jurassic giants to Eocene mammals, Colorado offers unparalleled insights into prehistoric life and geological
Jun 30, 20236 min read


Exploring the Fossils of California USA
Sip back and explore California’s geodiversity, from mountains, deserts, coastlines and fault zones to one of the richest fossil records in North America. Discover the state fossil Smilodon fatalis from the La Brea Tar Pits, and the state dinosaur Augustynolophus morrisi, a Late Cretaceous hadrosaur. Learn how tectonic plates, deep time, and iconic fossil sites shape California’s geological heritage and tourism appeal.
Jun 20, 20235 min read


Discover Abbotsbury Along the Jurassic Coast of Dorset
Sip back and discover Abbotsbury, Dorset, a historic coastal village along the Jurassic Coast. Explore Abbotsbury Abbey, Subtropical Gardens, and the world-famous Swannery. Learn about its rich Anglo-Saxon history, heritage of Mary Theresa Fox-Strangways, and wildlife conservation. Ideal for families, history enthusiasts, and nature lovers seeking a unique Dorset experience.
May 31, 20235 min read


Discovering the Lulworth Rangers of the Lulworth Estate in Dorset
Sip back and discover who the Lulworth Rangers are and the vital role they play in conserving the Lulworth Estate, Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast. From biodiversity protection and geology to visitor safety, education and sustainable tourism, explore how this expert ranger team safeguards one of the UK’s most iconic coastal landscapes.
May 24, 20236 min read


Visit Honiton and Discover the Honiton Hippo
Sip back and discover the Honiton Hippo fossil at Allhallows Museum, Honiton, East Devon. Explore rare Pleistocene megafauna, Ipswichian interglacial fossils, and Devon’s hidden geological heritage. Perfect for fossil enthusiasts, geotourists, and history lovers, this unique museum visit highlights ancient climate, wildlife, and local history in a charming market town.
May 18, 20234 min read
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