Jurassic Coast holidays and days out

Four miles of beautiful sandy beaches backed by wild dunes and sheltered, gently shelving bathing waters make Studland Bay a perfect slice of British seaside enjoyed by thousands of families every year. There’s a café, shop, free slacklining, volleyball and beach games plus plenty of opportunities for watersports including kayaking and paddleboarding. Well behaved dogs are welcome but please keep them on a lead of less than two metres anywhere on the beach between 1 May and 30 September.

Secluded coves or sandy playgrounds, there are many places along the South Devon coast for a day beside the seaside.

Take a step back from the beach and meet the wild creatures that also make Studland Bay their summer playground.

Heading out on Jurassic Coast walk, you'll be rewarded by some awe inspiring views and beaches perfect for building a sand castle or two.

Walk on the coast and stay a while with our Jurassic Coast Holiday Cottages. Visit historic coastlines and quaint villages waiting to be discovered.

Camping is the perfect way to enjoy far-reaching sea views and abundant wildlife on this special stretch of Dorset coastline - here's our guide to camping on the Jurassic Coast.

The archaeologists who help look after and discover the stories of the places we care for have a real knack for solving mysteries. Here Nancy Grace turns detective to uncover the local people who helped remodel the magnificent Italian-style house at Kingston Lacy in the 1800s.

When nature and wildlife can move freely between habitats, they flourish. Without this freedom, they suffer. Our coastal ambition is to join up the coastline, working with partners to make a link around the coast so wildlife can prosper and people can access it.

Behind the scenes, teams of specialists work to discover the past of the places we care for. A mix of fascinating research and special technology helped show what happened to 1300 trees once planted at Lodge Park.