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The Upper Jurassic Fossil Lagerstatte of Solnhofen-Eichstatt in Bavaria, Germany
Sip back and explore the Solnhofen-Eichstätt fossil Lagerstätte in Bavaria’s Altmühltal Nature Park, the world’s only Tithonian plattenkalk site and home to the Archaeopteryx, the earliest known bird. Discover Upper Jurassic fossils preserved in extraordinary detail, from jellyfish and pterosaurs to ray-finned fishes. Visit museums in Solnhofen and Eichstätt showcasing this geological heritage, where lagoons and reefs created unique conditions for fossil preservation.
Dec 8, 20225 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


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


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


Why the Jurassic Coast is the Inspiration for our Drinks
Fossil Coast Drinks Co was founded in Devon in early Spring 2021 by father and son Wayne Munday and Jack Munday during the height of the COVID pandemic. Our goal was to learn something new and create an authentic British brand delivering purpose through communicating an interesting “ story in a bottle ”. What better story than the geological and fossil record of the Jurassic Coast a World Heritage Site. Wayne and Jack Munday the Founders of Fossil Coast Drinks Co Fossil Co
Feb 21, 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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