Jurassic Coast

Exmouth

information_centre_iconExmouth Tourist Information Centre,Temple Road (Alexandra Terrace), Exmouth, Devon EX8 1NZ.Tel: 01395 222299 Email: exmouth.tic@cosmic.org.uk
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museum_iconExmouth Museum, Sheppards Row, Off Exeter Road, Exmouth, Devon EX8 1PW
Tel:
01395 263785 Email: exmouth@devonmuseums.net
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boat_trips_icon Boat trips can be taken from Exmouth with Stuart Line Cruises
Tel:
01395 222144, with Avocet Cruises and with the Explorer Water Taxi Ltd Tel: 07970 918418.Open the attached Adobe Acrobat file for full details of all boat trips File type - pdf jurassic_coast_by_boat (1.39 Mb)

national_trust_icon The National Trust are the landowners at Orcombe Point. Orcombe Rocks mark the western extreme of the Jurassic Coast.
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Gateway Town road sign

 
Exmouth is a Gateway Town to the Jurassic Coast

 

Exmouth, at the estuary's mouth, marks the World Heritage Coastline's western gateway and despite being one of England's oldest resorts, remains untouched by commercialism.

The beach has two-miles of golden sand and many fascinating rock pools, making it a paradise for children and adults alike. The promenade has old favourites such as crazy golf, swing boats and sometimes even a Punch and Judy show. 

For the more energetic, the coastal playground with a boating lake, swimming, sailing, water-skiing, tennis, bowls, cricket, pony riding, river cruises and fishing trips, should provide ample entertainment.

The town itself is rich with elegant Georgian architecture and many friendly and traditional shops, restaurants, pubs and cafes. 

The bustling Exmouth summer festival takes place in June and includes concerts, picnics, parades and an amazing sand sculpture competition.  The illuminated carnival in October is spectacular and watched by thousands every year.

The nearby Exe Estuary is one of the most beautiful in Britain and a haven for birdlife, particularly sandpipers and the rare avocet. Amble along the banks for glimpses of castles, charming riverside villages and breathtaking sunsets.

Exmouth is truly a destination for all the family

Getting There 

By Foot: Accessible via the South West Coast Path which runs along the entire length of the Jurassic Coast.

By Bus: There are regular services to Exmouth from Exmouth, Sidmouth, and Budleigh Salterton. Find out more about the Jurassic Coast Bus Service  or contact Traveline on tel: 0870 608 2 608 or visit Traveline for more information.

By Coach: National Express offers regular services to Exeter. Contact on tel: 08705 808080 or visit National Express

By Train: There are many mainline to Exeter St David's or Exeter Central. Then take the local service to Exmouth along the river with great views (25 minute journey).  Call National Rail Enquiries on tel: 08457 484950 or visit National Rail Enquiries .

By Road: Come off the M5 at junction 30 at Exeter, turn south on A376 towards Exmouth.  Or from Exeter City centre (River side) take the Topsham Road south for 2 miles through the Countess Wear roundabout and 2 miles to Topsham and continue by Lympstone to Exmouth. From the east follow the A3052 to Newton Poppleford and turn off onto the B3178 past Budleigh Salterton and on to Exmouth.

Weymouth

Tourist Information Centre;
Museum;
Boat Trips
Close to:
Visitor Centre

Dorchester

Tourist Information Centre;
Museum

Portland

Museum
Close to:
Visitor Centre - Portland Bill

Abbotsbury

West Lulworth

Visitor Centre;
Boat Trips

Wool

Visitor Centre

Information Centre

Museums

Boat Trips

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Jurassic

Jurassic Period

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Cretaceous Period