A note book for diagrams and locations of finds is a good aid for returning to a particularly fruitful spot. A study bag for finds and always remember the usual fluids to hydrate on hot days. The Beach A much more challenging environment to collect fossils, however can prove to be extremely rewarding. Suitable for those who are experienced altitiude explorers and proficient in climbing and walking good distances. A beautiful landscape which can produce many different types of fossils, the area is famous for its rich diversity of fossil species, some of which are unique.

If you find a wonderful marine reptile in a cliff face and alert the local authorities, you may be involved in subsequent excavations and any new species discovered will carry your name forever!Wolfson Discovery room with geological and palaeontological interactive displays and information, library, archaeological display on Kimmeridge’s human history Learn about our Stories from Deep Time - life & death in the Kimmeridgian seas during the time of the Dinosaurs interpreted with state of the art CGI imagery of Jurassic marine life swimming above the amazing fossils in the museum gallery. At THE FOSSIL STORE™ we prioritise health and safety above all, then it's permission and authority! A very popular fossil collecting area, however difficult to access due to tidal conditions. Whitby, Durham and Marsdon are known for their bounteous ammonites and marine reptile finds, also famous for jet (fossilised wood) prised since the Victorian era. Rich in marine fossil reptiles, dinosaurs, fossil fish and ammonite remains, finding something spectacular is definitely a possibility however with much collecting by thousands of enthusiast annually, you may need a little patience.

Keeping away from cliff faces is advised, and knowing your weather and tidal limits and when to avoid certain cliff top dwellings or hazardous areas such as overburdens is recommended. If you’re not entirely sure then do stay away from these areas. Otimum Collecting TimesWe have knowledge of professionals and amateurs attempting to take on such rigorous tasks, only to find the cliff walls crumble and collapse causing injuries. Digging out fossils weakens cliff faces, fossil removal creates gaps and increases unnecessary coastal erosion.

Very popular fossil location and a treasured national park. Durham, close to Whitby and Marsdon, is known for hosting many wonderful fossils, particularly heavy in fauna and ice age fossils, also famous for jet (fossilised wood) fashioned since the Victorian era.Shop featuring unique gifts, jewellery, branded merchandise, rare fossils and minerals for sale, Jurassic and dinosaur themed goods

Clore room village hall that often hosts pop up exhibitions and events. This space is available for hire Watch as Steve Etches cleans and conserves his latest finds in the museum lab and workshop - our collection of world class fossils include many which are new to science and of national importance. After a king tide (Sun and Moon aline and have a maximum gravitational pull on the tides), event, which occurs twice a year, can be an excellent time to collect. Neap tides when high and low tides are just after the first or third quarter of the Moons cycle, when tidal movement is least difference between the high and low water marks, could prove fruitful for collecting floating debris such as Amber and Jet. Scree Slopes

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Come and visit the ‘Jewel’ in the crown of the World Heritage UNESCO Jurassic Coast, The Etches Collection Museum of Jurassic Marine Life situated in the village of Kimmeridge, Dorset.