Fossils

Close up of a petrified ammonite shell with a spiral pattern in a brown and yellow colour.

Fossil Hunting in Dorset: Everything You Need to Know

Last Updated 11 July, 2025

Everything you need to know about fossil hunting in Dorset – tips, what to look for, and where to go… Dorset’s Jurassic Coast is famous…

A large grey stone with a large white ammonite fossil on the face of it sitting on a stoney beach with a low grey cliff close to Lyme Regis, the tide is out and the sea is only just visible in the distance.

8 of the Best Fossil Beaches in Dorset

Last Updated 11 July, 2025

Your guide to the best fossil beaches in Dorset – written by a local. Where to find fossils easily and safely!