Jurassic Coast

95 miles of Devon and Dorset coast with great walks, beaches, cliffs, hills and villages

Places to visit

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Family walking dogs

Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

We’ve opened more than 100 gardens and parks in England and Northern Ireland through advanced booking. From Monday 6 July, we’re gradually opening gardens and parklands in Wales. Tickets are released on Friday for the following week. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are open across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. All National Trust houses remain closed for now. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.

How to book your visit
A view looking at Golden Cap from St Gabriel's Mouth looking East, Dorset
Golden Cap   Dorset

Important safety notice about the risk of cliff falls

Important safety notice. Following the cliff and rock falls along the coast, we urge you to stay well back from the edges when using the coast path along the cliff top, and away from the undercliff when on the beaches. Please take heed of safety signs on site – these cliffs are unstable and liable to rock falls at any time.

How to stay safe on the Jurassic Coast

Getting a nature fix

Sutton Lane Meadows in bloom

Meadows and wildflowers in the South West 

Meadows across the South West are alive with wildflowers, providing vital habitats for nature. Find out about the work we're doing to care for and improve these special places.

The garden at Overbecks

Caring for house plants and exotics 

While the ‘#urbanjungle’ hashtag has become ubiquitous with social media, there’s one special place in Devon that started embracing this trend over 100 years before Instagram. Overbeck’s has been home to plants from all corners of the globe since the 19th century. So, how do the garden team care for these unusual plants, and could they lend some tips to help you care for your own house plants and exotics?

Bird mid-flight at Trevose Head

Wildlife spotting tips and tricks 

Connecting with nature can bring a sense of continuity and calm. Whether it be on a walk, from your window or in your garden, here are some tips for looking out for nature.

Visitors walking dogs on the iron bridge over the River Teign, Devon

Top walks in the South West 

Looking for some inspiration for your next walk? Here's the nine most popular National Trust walks in the South West at the moment. Please follow social distancing measures, and don't forget to check the property home pages before you set out for your walk, for up to date opening details and see if you need to book.

Brent geese at Studland Bay, Dorset

A healthy, natural and beautiful environment in the South West 

We’re doing everything we can to make space for nature in the countryside, thanks to your support. Find out about the projects that are taking place in the South West to create space for nature.

Recipes inspired by the South West

A gingerbread house version of Saltram

How to create a National Trust gingerbread house 

Take inspiration from one of the grand houses in the South West, and create a National Trust gingerbread house.

Honey tea bread, a recipe from Kingston Lacy

Honey tea bread 

Honey tea bread, a recipe from Kingston Lacy, is perfect with a generous spread of butter and a steaming pot of tea.

Shortbread image

Chocolate chip shortbread biscuits 

Stephanie Couch from 'A Cornish Mum' shares her recipe for the perfect chocolate chip shortbread. These are her go to at Christmas time with a hot chocolate, but work perfectly year-round.

History fix

The Inner Ward of Corfe Castle looking across to Poole Harbour

Sleeping through the ages 

How did you sleep last night? Did you have a nice quiet room to yourself? A comfy mattress? Such luxurious solitude we take for granted. Martin Papworth, National Trust archaeologist, takes a look at our houses where we glimpse an older, more communal lifestyle.

Visitors in the engine room at Levant

Ten things you probably didn't know about Cornish mining 

Learn something new about Cornish mining with our top ten surprising facts.

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