Charmouth Beach On A Windy Summers Day Stock Photography

Part of the 96-mile long Jurassic Coast, Charmouth Beach is one of the best spots on the south coast to come fossil hunting. The beach is mainly shingle, although at low tide a good expanse of sand is exposed.The beach divides into three sections. The area immediately in front of the seafront car park and the Heritage Centre is known as the Central Area. When the tide is out, the exposed sand slopes gently into the sea making this a good spot for swimmers and young families.Admission to the Heritage Centre is free, although children will enjoy making a donation into the mouth of the dinosaur. There are plenty of visual displays and activities for young children. From February to September, the centre organises fascinating Fossil Walks along the beach, which can be booked online.Fans of TV series Broadchurch might recognise the attractive blue beach huts which run alongside the Central Area. These can be rented out.