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WED 22 MAY

Jurassic Coast Rockpooling

Lyme Regis Museum, Lyme Regis

Run by: Lyme Regis Museum

Guided rockpooling sessions on the Jurassic Coast with Lyme Regis Museum geologist Paddy Howe and marine biologist Chris Andrew.

clock09:00–10:30

Suitable for any age

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Investigate the rock pools of Broad Ledge with museum geologist Paddy Howe and marine biologist Chris Andrew. Walks fill up quickly on the day so please call us and book before travelling any great distance.

Your rockpooling ticket gives you free access to the museum where you will be able to see displays of rare fossils, learn all about Mary Anning, the famous early palaeontologist who once lived on the site of the museum and much, much more. Full payment is needed so please have your card details ready when you contact us on 01297 443370 or walks@lymeregismuseum.co.uk.

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Other Dates

This activity also runs on these dates:

  1. Wed 5 Jun 09:30–11:00
  2. Fri 14 Jun 15:00–16:30
  3. Fri 21 Jun 09:30–11:00
  4. Fri 28 Jun 15:30–17:00
  5. Fri 5 Jul 09:30–11:00
  6. Sun 14 Jul 15:15–16:45
  7. Mon 15 Jul 17:00–18:30
  8. Sun 28 Jul 15:45–17:15
  9. Mon 29 Jul 16:15–17:45
  10. Mon 12 Aug 15:00–16:30
  11. Tue 13 Aug 15:30–17:00
  12. Mon 26 Aug 15:00–16:30
  13. Tue 27 Aug 15:30–17:00
  14. Wed 11 Sep 15:15–16:45
  15. Tue 17 Sep 09:00–10:30
  16. Wed 25 Sep 15:00–16:30
  17. Thu 10 Oct 15:00–16:30
  18. Thu 24 Oct 14:30–16:00

Cost

Cost: £5 adults, children and students £2.50.

Information about this activity is provided by Culture24

Venue

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Lyme Regis Museum

Bridge Street, Lyme Regis, DT7 3QA

About this location

Built on the site of the home of Lyme's renowned fossilist Mary Anning, the museum is one of the architectural gems of Show more… the town and is packed with fascinating displays. Find out about Lyme's early and maritime history, its internationally important geology, its fossils and the many significant writers connected with the town, from Jane Austen to John Fowles.Show less…

Built on the site of the home of Lyme's renowned fossilist Mary Anning, the museum is one of the architectural gems of the town and is packed with fascinating displays. Find out about Lyme's early and maritime history, its internationally important geology, its fossils and the many significant writers connected with the town, from Jane Austen to John Fowles.

Contact

This activity is organised and run by Lyme Regis Museum.

Please register in advance.

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