Changing Landscapes Exhibition at West Bay Discovery Centre

There’s always something new to discover at West Bay Discovery Centre. Alongside its engaging permanent displays, the centre hosts a year‑round programme of free exhibitions, guided walks, talks and family‑friendly events, ensuring every visit offers a fresh experience.

The exhibition runs until the 5th of September 2026.

Photo shows a display cabinet inside the West Bay Discovery Centre.

New Exhibition: Changing Landscapes Visitors are invited to explore how the Jurassic Coast has changed through time in the new exhibition Changing Landscapes, created to celebrate 25 years of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.

This interactive exhibition reveals the geological story of West Bay and its surroundings through a range of engaging features.

Highlights include fossil displays such as ammonites, a model of a Jurassic seabed, short films exploring coastal change, and a hands‑on fossil touch table.

Designed to engage curious minds of all ages, Changing Landscapes offers an accessible and fascinating insight into the forces that have shaped this iconic coastline, from its ancient past to its changing present and future.

Admission is free – making it an ideal stop for families, residents and visitors keen to learn more about Dorset’s extraordinary geological heritage.

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