Adventures on the Jurassic Coast

Explore the famous geological features and dramatic coastline of the Jurassic Coast, England’s first natural UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The breadth of experiences available to pupils makes Dorset a brilliant destination for primary schools and enrichment trips! There are so many adventures awaiting you on a school trip to the Jurassic Coast, from fossil hunting at Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove, to monkeying around at Monkey World and sea kayaking along the stunning coastlines. Not to mention the excitement to be had at Splashdown waterpark!

Jurassic Coast Adventures

From £270pp. Based on 4 days.
Suitable for Secondary Schools, International School and Primary Schools

Our Suggested Itinerary

Travel to Weymouth by coach. Discover a magical underwater world at Weymouth SEA LIFE Adventure Park! Every step will reveal something new, from a face-to-face encounter with sharks to a hands-on rockpool experience. Arrive and settle into your accommodation.

Start your day by climbing Portland Bill Lighthouse and see for miles along the beautiful Dorset coastline. Pay a visit to Weymouth’s impressive sand sculpture park SandWorld and have a go at crafting your own sculptures too! Enjoy an afternoon at Splashdown, home to 13 thrilling indoor and outdoor flume rides!

Explore the stunning Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with an expert guide. Visit Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove, recognised as some of the best places in the UK to study coastal processes, geology and ecology. Then enjoy an afternoon of sea kayaking!

Enjoy a fun-filled morning at Monkey World – a sanctuary for rescued and endangered primates from around the world Stop by the impressive Old Harry Rocks and walk along the South West Coast Path to see the formation! Return to school.

Accommodation

We use safe and secure accommodation especially suited to schools. Our accommodation is usually 2* or youth hostel standard and provides a perfect base for enjoying your tour. All accommodation we use is audited, and our auditing regime is verified by independent experts.

The Hillbrook Hotel

Where modern luxury unfolds against a backdrop of the charming quintessential British town of Sherborne.

The Grand Hotel

Located in the heart of the Isle of Purbeck, The Grand Hotel has stunning views across the bay and has direct access from the gardens to the private beach.

The Grosvenor Arms

The Grosvenor Arms is a gorgeous coaching-inn with 16 high-end boutique bedrooms in the heart of Shaftesbury

FAQS

A curriculum-linked coastal fieldwork and outdoor learning trip on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, combining geology, geography, ecology and practical exploration (fossil hunting, coastal processes studies, and teamwork challenges).

Along the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, typically based around locations such as Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door, and Kimmeridge (final locations depend on tide, weather and group needs).

Commonly KS2–KS4. Activities are adapted by age and ability, with options for GCSE Geography/Science fieldwork focus.

Coastal processes (erosion, deposition, longshore drift) Geology and deep time (fossils, rock types, strata) Fieldwork skills (observations, sampling, sketching, data collection) Teamwork, problem solving and resilience outdoors