There’s always something new to discover at West Bay Discovery Centre! Alongside our fascinating permanent displays, we host free exhibitions, guided walks, talks, and family-friendly events — so every visit is a new adventure.

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🏛️ Exhibition: Changing Landscapes

Celebrate 25 years of the Jurassic Coast as a World Heritage Site. Discover fossils, a Jurassic seabed model, short films about coastal change, and a fossil touch table.
Come and explore how this remarkable coastline has changed over millions of years—and how it’s still changing today.

👉 Find out more about the exhibition

GUIDED WALKS Every Thursday from 7th May

West Bay’s popular Thursday morning walks are back for summer, starting on Thursday 7 May. The Thursday morning programme is a chance to discover more about West Bay’s natural and built environment through a series of engaging guided walks throughout the summer.

📅 Date: Every Thursday from 7th May
🕖 Time: 11:00 am
📍 Location: Outside the Discovery Centre DT6 4EN
🎟 Tickets: £5.00 Just turn up – no booking required

NB The cheapest Car Park is situated in West Bay Road next to the Children’s Playground and Toilets.

🌿 Permanent Exhibition

Explore West Bay’s history, geology, and wildlife through hands-on displays and local stories. It’s the perfect starting point to learn about the Jurassic Coast and its natural wonders.
👉 Discover more about our permanent displays

☀️ Summer Holiday Fun is Coming to West Bay Discovery Centre! ☀️

Looking for free activities to keep the children entertained this summer?

We’ve got a fantastic programme of family events taking place throughout the holidays!

🦢 From 23rd July – Summer Holiday Seagull Scavenger Hunt
🦕 25th July – The Iguanodon Restaurant family performances (12.30pm & 2.30pm)
🎨 6th August – Creative Clay Modelling Workshop
🐚 10th August – 3D Ammonite Workshop with Darrell Wakelam

✅ FREE events
✅ No booking required
✅ Fun for all ages

Simply come along, get involved and enjoy a great day at West Bay Discovery Centre. While you’re here, why not explore our exhibitions and discover the fascinating stories behind West Bay and the Jurassic Coast? More details here.

We look forward to welcoming you this summer!