Seashore ID Course
Learn how to identify a wide range of species that live on the Dorset coastline
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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.
Stormy Seashore Scavenger Hunt at Chesil
Join us for a guided walk along Chesil to search for wildlife treasure that have washed up on the beach after winter storms
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…
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 our visitor centres
Enjoy a warm welcome at any of our visitor centres, situated in stunning natural places abundant with wildlife. Best of all? Our centres are completely free to visit!
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!
Common starfish
A most familiar seashore inhabitant, the common starfish truly lives up to its name in UK seas and rockpools!
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Day One: Crustaceans
Begin your seashore ID course by looking out for these curious crustaceans!