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Support Georgie and Oscar’s Dino Dash along the Jurassic Coast
Support Georgie and Oscar’s Dino Dash along the Jurassic Coast.
Apr 6, 20231 min read


Fossil Coast Explores East Cliff Beach at West Bay along the Jurassic Coast of Dorset
Sip back and explore East Cliff Beach at West Bay on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast with Fossil Coast and photographer Gary Holpin. Discover golden Jurassic cliffs, the Bridport Sand Formation, Inferior Oolite geology, fossil heritage, and coastal history near Bridport. Learn about ancient marine environments, dramatic erosion, and why East Cliff is one of Dorset’s most striking geological landscapes.
Sep 23, 20224 min read


Fossil Coast Explores Ladram Bay along the Jurassic Coast of East Devon
Sip back and explore Ladram Bay on East Devon’s Jurassic Coast, where striking red Triassic cliffs reveal the Otter Sandstone and Mercia Mudstone formations. Learn how desert environments, cross-bedding, rhizoliths, and rare fossils like Rhynchosaurus spenceri record life’s recovery after the Great Dying, with professional coastal photography by Gary Holpin.
Sep 20, 20224 min read


Exploring Budleigh Salterton along the Jurassic Coast of East Devon
Sip back and explore Budleigh Salterton on Devon’s Jurassic Coast, an internationally significant Middle Triassic fossil site. Discover Otterton Ledge, rare vertebrate fossils like Fodonyx spenceri, Triassic geology, sandy beaches, and charming coastal culture. Experience East Devon’s natural beauty, history, and scientific heritage with Fossil Coast and photographer Gary Holpin, a must-visit for fossil hunters and geotourism enthusiasts.
Sep 7, 20226 min read


Fossil Coast Takes a Tram to Devon's Most Rebellious Town along the Jurassic Coast
Fossil Coast Takes a Tram to Devon's Most Rebellious Town along the Jurassic Coast.
Jul 29, 20223 min read


Fossil Coast Explores Chesil Beach Along the Jurassic Coast
Sip back and explore Chesil Beach, also known as Chesil Bank, is a 29 km naturally formed shingle tombolo along Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, created after the last ice age. Separated from the mainland by the Fleet Lagoon, the UK’s largest tidal lagoon, it reveals Holocene geology, longshore drift processes, graded pebbles, and flint and chert sediments that shape this protected coastal landscape. Ideal for visitors interested in coastal geology, geomorphology, heritage
Jul 27, 20223 min read


Discovering Weymouth along the Jurassic Coast of Dorset
Sip back and explore Weymouth, Dorset’s harbourside gem along the Jurassic Coast with Fossil Coast Drinks Co. Discover sandy beaches, Chesil Beach, Isle of Portland, and iconic sites like Nothe Fort. Enjoy sailing history, fossil hunting, Georgian seafronts, local food and drinks, and award-winning coastal scenery. Perfect for family visits, day trips, and geotourism adventures along England’s famous Jurassic shoreline.
Jul 20, 20224 min read


Exploring Old Harry’s Rocks along the Jurassic Coast of Dorset.
Sip back and explore Old Harry’s Rocks on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, a dramatic chalk sea stack shaped by 80–100 million years of geological history and relentless coastal erosion. Discover the Cretaceous chalk cliffs of Handfast Point, their myths, wildlife-rich grasslands, and spectacular views along the South West Coast Path in this iconic Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Jul 19, 20223 min read


Landscape photography at sunset along the Jurassic Coast, Dorset
Sip back and discover the Jurassic Coast and explore the landscape photographer Harry Newton’s expert approach to capturing Durdle Door on the Jurassic Coast. Learn how he uses light, composition, and editing techniques in Lightroom and Photoshop to create stunning coastal imagery. Explore insights from his hike along the South West Coast Path and tips for photographing this iconic Dorset landmark.
Jul 13, 20224 min read


Discovering Lulworth Cove along the Jurassic Coast of Dorset
Sip back and explore Lulworth Cove on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, a world-famous geological landmark shaped by coastal erosion and mountain building. Discover how Portland limestone, Ice Age meltwater, and the Alpine orogeny created this near-circular cove, the Purbeck Monocline, and the dramatic Lulworth Crumple with its folded strata and fossilised trees.
Jul 11, 20222 min read


Discovering Durdle Door along the Jurassic Coast of Dorset
Sip back and explore Durdle Door, the iconic Portland Stone arch along Dorset’s Jurassic Coast. Hike the South West Coast Path from Lulworth Cove to view spectacular cliffs, fossil-rich limestone, and offshore islets. Discover the geology shaped by Jurassic seas and the Alpine orogeny, explore nearby beaches, coves, and wildlife, and experience one of the UK’s most photographed natural landmarks.
Jun 25, 20223 min read


Discovering Swanage along the Jurassic Coast of Dorset
Sip back and discover Swanage on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, from its historic Victorian Pier and steam railway to the dramatic geology of Swanage Bay. Explore Durlston Castle Country Park, fossil-rich Purbeck and Wealden rocks, and the famous dinosaur footprints of the Isle of Purbeck. A guide to heritage, landscape, fossils, and coastal geology at one of England’s most iconic seaside towns.
Jun 21, 20224 min read


Discovering The Isle of Portland along the Jurassic Coast of Dorset
Sip back and explore the Isle of Portland on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, a landscape that inspired Thomas Hardy. Discover Portland Bill Lighthouse, Chesil Beach, and the fossil-rich Portland Sandstone Formation, including oolitic limestone, Jurassic fossils, and trace fossils. Walk the South West Coast Path, explore fossil hunting at West Weare and Freshwater Bay, and experience a unique geodiversity and coastal heritage adventure in one of England’s most scenic tied-islands.
Jun 16, 20225 min read


Exploring Chapman's Pool along the Jurassic Coast of Dorset
Sip back and discover Chapman’s Pool, a secluded bay on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast near Worth Matravers. Surrounded by fossil-rich Kimmeridge shale and Portland stone cliffs, this rugged location offers ammonites, marine reptiles, and rare Rotunda Nodules. Explore safely along the foreshore, enjoy dramatic views from Houns Tout and St Aldhelm’s Head, and visit The Etches Collection in nearby Kimmeridge Village to see curated fossils from the Upper Jurassic seas.
May 31, 20223 min read


Have you Met Sidmouth Museum's newest VIP Resident from the Triassic?
Sip back and explore Sidmouth Museum in Devon this Summer and discover Feralisaurus corami, a unique Middle Triassic fossil over 240 million years old. Learn about the Triassic Period, the Great Dying, and early reptile evolution alongside other rare fossils. Affordable, family-friendly, and internationally significant, Sidmouth Museum is a must-visit destination on the Jurassic Coast for fossil enthusiasts and curious travellers alike.
May 27, 20223 min read


Fossil Coast now served at the Lulworth Estate Heritage Centre.
Fossil Coast now served at the Lulworth Estate Heritage Centre along the Jurassic Coast.
May 12, 20223 min read


Fossil Coast Drinks are now Onboard with Stuart Line Cruises.
Fossil Coast is pleased to announce that the award-winning Stuart Line Cruises now stocks Fossil Coast Red Bed Gin Liqueur.
May 6, 20221 min read


Fossil Coast explores Dartmoor National Park as a backdrop to the Jurassic Coast
Sip back and discover the geology of Dartmoor National Park, home to iconic granite tors and clitter slopes. Explore the 280-million-year history of the Cornubian Batholith, granite formation, mineralisation, and landscape evolution that shaped southern Britain and forms the geological backdrop to the Jurassic Coast and English Riviera Global Geopark.
Apr 23, 20224 min read


Decanter names Fossil Coast Lime Stone among the best gins to buy this Spring 2022.
Spring has certainly sprung! Julie Sheppard the Regional Editor at Decanter names Fossil Coast Lime Stone our 40% ABV London Dry Gin...
Apr 15, 20221 min read


Celebrating all things Kimmeridge with Dr Steve Etches MBE
Sip back and celebrate Fossil Coast's new Kimmeridge Rum, inspired by the Jurassic Kimmeridge seas. Explore The Etches Collection in Dorset with Dr Steve Etches MBE, uncovering fossils, ichthyosaurs, and Jurassic marine life, while learning the story behind this artisan spiced apple and blackberry spirit.
Apr 14, 20225 min read
Find out more about gin, cocktail recipes, our fossil coastline, and the places
along the way that you can enjoy a jigger of Fossil Coast Gin.
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