Big Jurassic Birthday Bash!

Date: Saturday 22nd August

Location: The Etches Collection Museum

Join us for a special Destination Kimmeridge event as we celebrate 10 incredible years of The Etches Collection Fossil Museum. This milestone is about much more than fossils, it's a celebration of Kimmeridge Village, Kimmeridge Bay, and the amazing community that makes this corner of Dorset so unique. From world-famous fossils and coastal conservation to local food, family activities, and hands-on experiences, this special event brings together everything that makes Kimmeridge unforgettable.

Get your tickets now: The Big Jurassic Birthday Bash! – The Etches Collection Shop

What to Expect at The Etches Collection Museum

Face painting
Design-a-Saur Art Competition
Clay workshop
A marketplace filled with palaeontology-related traders and artists
Single-use access to The Etches Collection Museum included with your event ticket
Meet our exhibitors and learn more about the Jurassic Coast and careers in palaeontology
Guided village history tours
Raffle and tombola

Meet the Traders

Explore our marketplace and meet a range of talented artists, authors, and makers.

Lee Brown – Paleoart
Phoebe Ginger – Paleoart
Charlotte & Hannah – Sea glass art and crochet creatures
Matthew Myerscough – Chat to the author of "In Search of Sea Dragons" and grab a singed book
Simon Hall – Chat to the author of "Beastly times on the Jurassic Line" and grab a signed book
Elly Harvey – Handmade palaeontology-inspired jewellery
Devon Fox – Palaeontology and sea-themed homeware
Karen Fawcett – Paleoart
Manda Holden - On My Travels Art

More traders to be announced.

Meet the Exhibitors

Our exhibitors will be taking over the village throughout the day.

Lyme Regis Museum
Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
Smiling Seas
Dorset Wildlife Trust
University of Portsmouth

Meet the Speakers

Phil James - will be delivering his brand new talk “Charles Darwin Geologist and The Etches Collection ‘Missing Link’”
More to be announced

What to Expect at Kimmeridge Bay

Discover the natural wonders of Kimmeridge Bay with activities for all ages.

Visit the Wild Seas Centre and learn about the incredible marine life found in Kimmeridge waters
Join a beach clean organised by Smiling Seas
Explore a art exhibition
Meet Bay Rangers and Fossil Experts to learn about both ancient and modern marine life

Food & Refreshments

A range of food and drink options will be available throughout the event.