What to Expect at The Etches Collection Museum
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Face painting
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Design-a-Saur Art Competition
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Clay workshop
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A marketplace filled with palaeontology-related traders and artists
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Single-use access to The Etches Collection Museum included with your event ticket
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Meet our exhibitors and learn more about the Jurassic Coast and careers in palaeontology
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Guided village history tours
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Raffle and tombola
Meet the Traders
Explore our marketplace and meet a range of talented artists, authors, and makers.
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Lee Brown – Paleoart
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Phoebe Ginger – Paleoart
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Charlotte & Hannah – Sea glass art and crochet creatures
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Matthew Myerscough – Chat to the author of "In Search of Sea Dragons" and grab a singed book
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Simon Hall – Chat to the author of "" and grab a signed book
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Elle Harvey – Handmade palaeontology-inspired jewellery
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Devon Fox – Palaeontology and sea-themed homeware
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Karen Fawcett – Paleoart
More traders to be announced.
Meet the Exhibitors
Our exhibitors will be taking over the village throughout the day.
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Lyme Regis Museum
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Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
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Smiling Seas
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Dorset Wildlife Trust
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University of Portsmouth
What to Expect at Kimmeridge Bay
Discover the natural wonders of Kimmeridge Bay with activities for all ages.
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Visit the Wild Seas Centre and learn about the incredible marine life found in Kimmeridge waters
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Join a beach clean organised by Smiling Seas
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Explore a art exhibition
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Meet Bay Rangers and Fossil Experts to learn about both ancient and modern marine life
Food & Refreshments
A range of food and drink options will be available throughout the event.
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Clavell's Restaurant
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Boat on the Bay
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Purbeck Ice Cream
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Event BBQ
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Festival-themed snacks and drinks
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Event Support
A huge thank you to the organisations and businesses supporting our Birthday Celebration. Your generosity helps make this community event possible.
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Coca-Cola
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Clavell's Restaurant
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Dorset Wildlife Trust
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Have an annual pass for The Etches Collection?
Existing annual pass holders for The Etches Collection Museum of Jurassic Marine Life may purchase an event upgrade for £2 per person. Annual passes should be signed by all attending adults before visiting the event. As with any return visit, the same adults must re-sign the pass upon arrival, or provide proof of a matching signature. The signatures provided on arrival must correspond to the adults listed on the ticket (for example, a ticket for two adults must be signed by the same two adults each visit). Tickets must not be older than the 22nd of August 2025 and must be presented on arrival to be valid.
Entry to The Etches Collection Museum included in all ticket types. This is a one off day pass and will not get you an annual pass for The Etches Collection Museum of Jurassic Marine Life. Ticket revenue will go towards our wonderful museum so we can continue to protect, preserve, educate and inspire!
Please note to park in our designated event parking located in the near by fields. If you require disabled parking use Clavell's car park, The Etches Collection car park or use our drop off point. Disabled parking space is limited.
Kimmeridge bay is private land so it's £6 per vehicle at a toll hut then the car park itself is free. The toll hut price is not included with event ticket.
Note: snorkel trail may require equipment hire if you do not have your own and is weather dependant.
*All children under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Dogs are not permitted at the event unless registered assistance dogs. See our policy here: Plan your visit — The Etches Collection
You will receive a confirmation email which will be your ticket which you can either print or show digitally on the day of the event. If you have any questions please send these to info@theetchescollection.org
If for any unforseen circumstances the event is cancelled you will be offered a refund. Tickets are otherwise non-refundable but if you have any issues with your booking please contact us with at least 48 hours notice.