Fleet Explorer
Take a boat trip on the Fleet lagoon to find out about Chesil Beach, the little tern colony and all the wildlife that call it home.
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Evening Cruise on the Fleet Explorer
Join us for an evening cruise on the Fleet Explorer to discover the fascinating wildlife of Chesil and the Fleet Lagoon.
Stormy Seashore Scavenger Hunt at Chesil
Join us for a guided walk along Chesil to search for wildlife treasure that has washed up on the beach after winter storms
Summer Activity Pack
Download your free outdoor activity pack and explore wildlife this summer holiday. Sign up for Family Membership to receive more activity ideas and to help us conserve Dorset's wild spaces for future generations.
Explore the shore to celebrate Marine Week
Dorset Wildlife Trust is celebrating The Wildlife Trusts’ National Marine Week event at the Chesil Beach Centre by offering free marine wildlife spotters’ guides for visitors to use as they…
Long-snouted seahorse
One of 2 seahorses found in UK seas, long snouted seahorses are recognisable by their longer snout and fleshy "mane".
Short-snouted seahorse
One of 2 seahorses found in UK seas, short snouted seahorses are recognisable by their shorter snout - surprisingly enough!
Long spined sea scorpion
Masters of disguise, this species exhibits one of the best examples of camouflage you will find on the seashore!
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Common starfish
A most familiar seashore inhabitant, the common starfish truly lives up to its name in UK seas and rockpools!
Marine Weeks 2019
Marine Weeks for 2019 starts on 27th July - 11th August, and to celebrate our wonderful seas, Dorset Wildlife Trust is running lots of great events to help you explore the seashore on your…
Oystercatcher
The loud 'peep-ing' call of an oystercatcher is a recognisable and familiar sound of the seashore. Look out for it hunting on rocky and muddy shores for shellfish to eat. It can also be…