"Fossils, beaches and an abandoned village" Kimmeridge by easyoar

Kimmeridge Travel Guide: 43 reviews and 64 photos

Fossil on the Beach at Kimmeridge - Kimmeridge

Kimmeridge is an area in Dorset right next to the sea, and famous for the large number of fossils that can be found on the beach. The one you can see in the picture here was in a piece of rock that had just collapsed off the cliff face, and hence has not yet been eroded by the sea (the rock was massive, and you aren't allowed to use hammers on the beach, so it is not likely to go anywhere in a hurry either ;-)

Old Pre-1935 Public Telephone Box

Another interesting part of Kimmeridge is the old village of Tyneham. This was forcibly evicted in WWII, and the houses still remain empty to this day (although they aren't really fit to live in these days...). The old village is in the middle of a Tank Firing Range (although it is safe to visit, you must not stray into the fenced off parts!)

Pros and Cons

Pros:Fossils, beach, countryside and fresh air
Cons:You'll need a car...
In a nutshell:Great for people of all ages

Last visit to Kimmeridge: Mar 2005
Intro Updated Mar 19, 2005
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Inside an abandoned house at Tyneham Village - Kimmeridge

Inside an abandoned house at Tyneham... Things to Do (18)

The last tip showed a view into the abandoned manor house that still contained a lot of fallen rubble. This picture on... more travel advice

Entrance to the Old Manor House in Tyneham - Kimmeridge

Entrance to the Old Manor House in... Things to Do (18)

This picture shows the entrance to the Old Manor House in Tyneham Village. I show this picture for two reasons: (1) -... more travel advice

Memorial with a sense of humour - Kimmeridge

Memorial with a sense of humour Off The Beaten Path (7)

It is not uncommon in Britain to see benches placed in parks with little plaques on. These normally commemorate a dead... more travel advice

Nightlife - Ha! Nightlife (1)

The only nightlife you are likely to find in Tyneham Village is bugs, creep-crawlies and nocturnal animals (and perhaps... more travel advice

Comments (28)

hunterV Apr 4, 2009 at 12:37 PM Report Abuse

Hello, Andy! Thanks for your wonderful page....
MikeBird Jan 30, 2008 at 2:33 AM Report Abuse

They're the grazing marks left behind by the whelks and periwinkles feeding on the algae. I loved the rock pools & fossils in Kimmeridge but haven't been there for ages.
evaanna Jun 2, 2006 at 6:57 AM Report Abuse

Fantastic village, I'm surprised no one has moved in there yet. I would be the first one to try it is so lovely. A most interesting page, as always from you.
budapest8 Jun 1, 2006 at 5:17 PM Report Abuse

Fossil fun and foneboxes. Fantom towns and firing ranges.Very facinating as always! musta been kinda spokey walking round that town though! I have a lot of my decendents from Dorset and Cornwall and I would love to visit. Tim
Mariajoy May 21, 2006 at 8:12 AM Report Abuse

Fabulous page Andy, love the fossils and flowers photos! Though why anyone would want to go naked in Dorset at night is beyond me... even if they are wearing insect repellant! Lol!
condorito Apr 8, 2006 at 12:54 PM Report Abuse

+May be a beach party of black ascaris lumbricoides?
iandsmith Jan 14, 2006 at 3:09 AM Report Abuse

Fascinating and very informative.......but will it help Reading win the premiership?
GillianMcLaughlin Oct 19, 2005 at 3:00 AM Report Abuse

Fantastic page. Takes me back - I used to work in Dorset (Swanage) every summer when I was a student - loved hiking around the Isle of Purbeck. Many thanks :-)
scottishvisitor Oct 13, 2005 at 2:11 PM Report Abuse

Loved the bench with a sense of humour - Trekki would be able to explain rocks!! Good page I enjoyed reading !!
RafaelTheSecond Oct 7, 2005 at 8:14 PM Report Abuse

Lovely destination in Britain this Kimmeridge, I love place like this, and thanks to you I might add some more page to this great location!;) YOU ARE A REAL EXPLORER EVEN INSIDE YOUR COUNTRY! I am proud to be your friend!