Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
@charmouthhcc.bsky.social
The official Bluesky account for the Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre.
Registered Charity No. 1105386
Charmouth, Dorset, UK.
Visit our website: https://charmouth.org/chcc/
Book a fossil walk: https://charmouth.org/chcc/events-calendar/
Registered Charity No. 1105386
Charmouth, Dorset, UK.
Visit our website: https://charmouth.org/chcc/
Book a fossil walk: https://charmouth.org/chcc/events-calendar/
Chris Moore and Errol Fuller's Jurassic Blue is a real favourite for any fossil enthusiast! It showcases Chris' amazing collection with some stunning photos charmouth.org/chcc/shop/bo...
November 25, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Chris Moore and Errol Fuller's Jurassic Blue is a real favourite for any fossil enthusiast! It showcases Chris' amazing collection with some stunning photos charmouth.org/chcc/shop/bo...
We're a week away from our second talk in our Friends' Winter lecture series. This one is one for the geologists and rockhounds from Andy Littler on the "Minerals that made Britain Great"! Join us on Monday 1st Dec at 7pm at the Charmouth Village Hall.
November 24, 2025 at 2:06 PM
We're a week away from our second talk in our Friends' Winter lecture series. This one is one for the geologists and rockhounds from Andy Littler on the "Minerals that made Britain Great"! Join us on Monday 1st Dec at 7pm at the Charmouth Village Hall.
It's always disheartening to see so many on the beach, but we're glad to see the issue coming up more in the news recently spreading awareness of the problems plaguing our beaches and waterways.
November 24, 2025 at 9:57 AM
It's always disheartening to see so many on the beach, but we're glad to see the issue coming up more in the news recently spreading awareness of the problems plaguing our beaches and waterways.
A big shout out to the school groups and public who have helped us get started on filling our nurdle tube for the third time! That's over 5000 nurdles and biobeads collected just this month that have been littering our beaches, thank you for all your help! #MarineMonday
November 24, 2025 at 9:57 AM
A big shout out to the school groups and public who have helped us get started on filling our nurdle tube for the third time! That's over 5000 nurdles and biobeads collected just this month that have been littering our beaches, thank you for all your help! #MarineMonday
Planning trips for when we've got some (hopefully) warmer weather? If you're looking to go fossil hunting in 2026 or just planning what days there will actually be a beach to go relax on then you'll want this! Tide times for 2026 are now available in the Centre gift shop.
November 23, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Planning trips for when we've got some (hopefully) warmer weather? If you're looking to go fossil hunting in 2026 or just planning what days there will actually be a beach to go relax on then you'll want this! Tide times for 2026 are now available in the Centre gift shop.
The belemnite marls that do yield many of the belemnites and crinoids we get in Charmouth are approximately 190 million years old.
November 23, 2025 at 10:19 AM
The belemnite marls that do yield many of the belemnites and crinoids we get in Charmouth are approximately 190 million years old.
Well done to the 30 people who braved the wet and wild weather on our fossil walk today. 3 ichthyosaur bones were found and HollyandtheHerd found this tiny crinoid star tucked in the end of a belemnite! #FossilFind
November 22, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Well done to the 30 people who braved the wet and wild weather on our fossil walk today. 3 ichthyosaur bones were found and HollyandtheHerd found this tiny crinoid star tucked in the end of a belemnite! #FossilFind
Just a couple of weeks until Christmas trees start going up! We can't help but think these crochet Jurassic nautili and ammonites are a great way to add a bit of Charmouth to the decorations! Available in the Centre or message us to purchase yours (real ammonites not included!).
November 22, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Just a couple of weeks until Christmas trees start going up! We can't help but think these crochet Jurassic nautili and ammonites are a great way to add a bit of Charmouth to the decorations! Available in the Centre or message us to purchase yours (real ammonites not included!).
Shout out to Akbar who found this rare piece of fossil chimaera tooth plate on last weekends's fossil walk! Chimeras are shark-like fish, with teeth designed for crushing and grinding their shelly prey. #FossilFriday
Did you know we sell fossil walk vouchers? charmouth.org/chcc/product...
Did you know we sell fossil walk vouchers? charmouth.org/chcc/product...
November 21, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Shout out to Akbar who found this rare piece of fossil chimaera tooth plate on last weekends's fossil walk! Chimeras are shark-like fish, with teeth designed for crushing and grinding their shelly prey. #FossilFriday
Did you know we sell fossil walk vouchers? charmouth.org/chcc/product...
Did you know we sell fossil walk vouchers? charmouth.org/chcc/product...
Do you know someone who'd love to join us on one of our fossil hunting walks? Maybe you'd love to give them the chance to go out and find their own fossils with our help and guidance in 2026, grab one of our walks vouchers online! charmouth.org/chcc/product...
November 20, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Do you know someone who'd love to join us on one of our fossil hunting walks? Maybe you'd love to give them the chance to go out and find their own fossils with our help and guidance in 2026, grab one of our walks vouchers online! charmouth.org/chcc/product...
We will be joining the Charmouth Christmas Fayre on Saturday 6th December 5-7pm at St. Andrew's Church.
Grab some of our charity Christmas cards, a sparkly ammonite decoration for the tree or pick up a fossily themed gift! #ShopLocal
Grab some of our charity Christmas cards, a sparkly ammonite decoration for the tree or pick up a fossily themed gift! #ShopLocal
November 19, 2025 at 9:49 AM
We will be joining the Charmouth Christmas Fayre on Saturday 6th December 5-7pm at St. Andrew's Church.
Grab some of our charity Christmas cards, a sparkly ammonite decoration for the tree or pick up a fossily themed gift! #ShopLocal
Grab some of our charity Christmas cards, a sparkly ammonite decoration for the tree or pick up a fossily themed gift! #ShopLocal
Our fossil hunting kits are a fantastic present for any budding palaeontologists out there itching to get onto the beach and find their own calcite ammonites! We've both adult and kid's kits available covering hunters of all ages! charmouth.org/chcc/product...
November 18, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Our fossil hunting kits are a fantastic present for any budding palaeontologists out there itching to get onto the beach and find their own calcite ammonites! We've both adult and kid's kits available covering hunters of all ages! charmouth.org/chcc/product...
Remember if you're looking for gift ideas for any fossilers out there or love this beautiful part of the coast then we've got a whole selection in our giftshop and online store! charmouth.org/chcc/shop/
November 17, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Remember if you're looking for gift ideas for any fossilers out there or love this beautiful part of the coast then we've got a whole selection in our giftshop and online store! charmouth.org/chcc/shop/
You don't need to hammer to find fossils here, most are loose on the beach already. Though there are a few rocks that if you know what to look for do need a bit of persuasion revealing their treasure!
November 16, 2025 at 5:42 PM
You don't need to hammer to find fossils here, most are loose on the beach already. Though there are a few rocks that if you know what to look for do need a bit of persuasion revealing their treasure!
It's a beautiful day but the tides aren't great for fossil hunting. Drop by the Centre instead to see our incredible fossil displays like our newest ichthyosaur, Enzo, all loaned to us by the amazing collectors on our beaches!
November 15, 2025 at 11:03 AM
It's a beautiful day but the tides aren't great for fossil hunting. Drop by the Centre instead to see our incredible fossil displays like our newest ichthyosaur, Enzo, all loaned to us by the amazing collectors on our beaches!
Not a bad find for a stroll along the beach! This crinoid slab was discovered a couple of days ago by one of our volunteers and it won't need much work, just look at all those tentacley arms! Maybe after the wet weekend there'll be more like this about #FossilFriday
November 14, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Not a bad find for a stroll along the beach! This crinoid slab was discovered a couple of days ago by one of our volunteers and it won't need much work, just look at all those tentacley arms! Maybe after the wet weekend there'll be more like this about #FossilFriday
It's impossible to miss going around the shops but we suppose it is inching closer. If you're thinking of Christmas gifts and want to support our charity then have a look at our online shop!
Our final day to order is Sunday 14th December!
charmouth.org/chcc/shop/
Our final day to order is Sunday 14th December!
charmouth.org/chcc/shop/
November 13, 2025 at 10:01 AM
It's impossible to miss going around the shops but we suppose it is inching closer. If you're thinking of Christmas gifts and want to support our charity then have a look at our online shop!
Our final day to order is Sunday 14th December!
charmouth.org/chcc/shop/
Our final day to order is Sunday 14th December!
charmouth.org/chcc/shop/
It gets tons of use from children of all ages (5 or 55 we've seen you all using it!) so our sandpit definitely needed some touching up for yesterday's work party day. It's all set for the weekend now so even if the weather's not great you can fossil hunt in the dry!
November 12, 2025 at 9:37 AM
It gets tons of use from children of all ages (5 or 55 we've seen you all using it!) so our sandpit definitely needed some touching up for yesterday's work party day. It's all set for the weekend now so even if the weather's not great you can fossil hunt in the dry!
Thanks to Nigel Clarke for kick-starting our Friends winter talks series this evening! It felt very fitting on this wet and stormy night to be talking about shipwrecks of Lyme Bay!
Our next talk is in December. Why not become member: charmouth.org/chcc/product...
Our next talk is in December. Why not become member: charmouth.org/chcc/product...
November 11, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Thanks to Nigel Clarke for kick-starting our Friends winter talks series this evening! It felt very fitting on this wet and stormy night to be talking about shipwrecks of Lyme Bay!
Our next talk is in December. Why not become member: charmouth.org/chcc/product...
Our next talk is in December. Why not become member: charmouth.org/chcc/product...
A full day with Haywood Primary School's years 3 and 4 on the beach and they did brilliantly. A good fossil hunt to end the day but enduring some squalls this morning on their nurdle hunt, and over 400 microplastics collected! Well done guys!
November 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
A full day with Haywood Primary School's years 3 and 4 on the beach and they did brilliantly. A good fossil hunt to end the day but enduring some squalls this morning on their nurdle hunt, and over 400 microplastics collected! Well done guys!
It's the first of our Friends' Winter lecture series on Tuesday! Nigel Clarke will be joining us in the Village Hall at 7pm on Nov 11th talking about the shipwrecks of Lyme Bay.
Free entry and non-members also welcome but donations appreciated.
Free entry and non-members also welcome but donations appreciated.
November 9, 2025 at 1:24 PM
It's the first of our Friends' Winter lecture series on Tuesday! Nigel Clarke will be joining us in the Village Hall at 7pm on Nov 11th talking about the shipwrecks of Lyme Bay.
Free entry and non-members also welcome but donations appreciated.
Free entry and non-members also welcome but donations appreciated.
It's getting to that time of the year where you might need a bit of warming up after some time on the beach, or something to help you brace yourself before it! Hot drinks are available again from the Centre, takeaway only!
November 9, 2025 at 10:01 AM
It's getting to that time of the year where you might need a bit of warming up after some time on the beach, or something to help you brace yourself before it! Hot drinks are available again from the Centre, takeaway only!
Yesterday we had Lynton and Karen Parry visit to see their ammonite on display for the first time! The talented pair found the ammonite on Charmouth beach in September, and have kindly loaned it to us for everyone to see.
November 8, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Yesterday we had Lynton and Karen Parry visit to see their ammonite on display for the first time! The talented pair found the ammonite on Charmouth beach in September, and have kindly loaned it to us for everyone to see.
It's getting to that time of the year again, in just a couple of weeks you might be thinking of sending out those Christmas cards. If you're staying one step ahead then check out our cards and send a festive view of this part of the Jurassic Coast! charmouth.org/chcc/shop/gi...
November 5, 2025 at 10:22 AM
It's getting to that time of the year again, in just a couple of weeks you might be thinking of sending out those Christmas cards. If you're staying one step ahead then check out our cards and send a festive view of this part of the Jurassic Coast! charmouth.org/chcc/shop/gi...
The ladders and dustsheets are out as our volunteer work party start their hard work this Winter! Some much needed TLC around the Centre to start off the off-season and keep the place in running for all our visitors!
November 4, 2025 at 11:52 AM
The ladders and dustsheets are out as our volunteer work party start their hard work this Winter! Some much needed TLC around the Centre to start off the off-season and keep the place in running for all our visitors!