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Walks / Talks / Boat Trips
Walks
Festival Fossil Walks
Saturday 12.30 |
Fossil Festival Fossil Walk along the beach (rain or shine, approximately 2.5 hours) Numbers limited |
or buy from Festival Desk |
Lyme Regis Museum Walks
Saturday 12:30 |
Fossil Walk with Paddy Howe and Chris Andrew (approx 2.5 hours) Numbers limited to 15 per guide. |
To book call 01297 443370 |
Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre Walks
Saturday 12:30 |
Fossil walk with Charmouth wardens £7 Adults, £3 children |
To book call 01297 560772 |
Natural History Museum Walks
Saturday and Sunday, approximately 3 times a day
Free. Sign up at the Natural History Museum stand in the Grand Marquee
Dr Holger Thues |
Professor Phil Rainbow |
Dr Martin Honey |
Dr Tim Ferrero |
Professor Andy Fleet, Keeper of Mineralogy |
Natural England Storyteller Walks
Sailor Jack and the Biodiversity Boat
Saturday and Sunday, 10:30, 11:15, 12:00, 14:30, 15:15, 16:00. Free. To reserve places call 07500 127 401 or sign up on the day at the Natural England Marquee.
Take a journey along the beach with Natural England's storyteller Sailor Jack and his Biodiversity Boat. Get musical with pebble percussion, explore biodiversity with games, and learn a song that will help things to grow.
Meet at the Natural England marquee. If it rains this activity will take place in the Guildhall instead. Maximum 20 children (plus accompanying adults).
Natural England Nature Walks
Natural England walks are free, but numbers are limited. Bring a packed lunch and a drink. Stout footwear and appropriate outdoor clothing is essential. To book call 07814 477 422.
Friday 30 April |
Rocks and Fossils of Monmouth Beach, led by Richard Edmonds Explore Monmouth beach and the wide range of fossils that are found there. Meet by the Lifeboat Station at the Cobb. |
Saturday, 1 May |
Spring Flowers in the Undercliff, led by Dr David Allen Learn about the many spring flowers and other wildlife found in the Undercliffs at this colourful time of the year. Meet at Whitlands (SY306911). |
Sunday, 2 May |
Birds in the Undercliff, led by Donald Campbell There are many different birds in the Undercliff, but good hearing is essential, because many will be heard and not seen! Meet at Holmbush car park. |
Talks
Masonic Hall
All talks are £1, or book the whole afternoon for £4
Book on the booking page or buy your tickets at the Festival Desk
Saturday |
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12.00 |
Dr David Penney, University of Manchester, Faculty of Life Sciences |
13.00 |
Sir Crispin Tickell |
14.00 |
Prof Chris Stringer FRS |
15.00 |
Dr Gregory Price, University of Plymouth |
16.00 |
Dr John Nudds, University of Manchester |
17.00 |
Dr Rowan Whittle |
Sunday |
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12.00 |
Paul Williams, BBC Natural History Unit |
13.00 |
Dr Kieren Howard and Dr Caroline Smith |
14.00 |
Tom Sharpe, National Museum of Wales |
15.00 |
Sir Ghillean Prance, former Director, Kew Gardens |
Lyme Regis Museum Talks
Meet the Fossil Experts takes place in the Jurassic Garden in the Marquee. All other talks take place at the Museum, are free, and no booking is necessary. The Museum has free entry throughout the Festival.
Saturday, 1 May
10.00 - 12.00 |
Meet Lyme Regis Museum's Fossil Experts |
11.30 |
Tom Sharpe, National Museum of Wales |
14.00 |
Alex Ball, Head of Electron Microscopy, Natural History Museum |
15.00 |
Stephen Locke |
Sunday, 2 May
10.00 - 12.00 |
Meet Lyme Regis Museum's Fossil Experts |
11.30 |
Tom Sharpe, National Museum of Wale |
14:00 |
Alex Ball, Head of Electron Microscopy, Natural History Museum |
15:00 |
Professor Chris Paul, University of Bristol |
Boat trips
Saturday and Sunday 11:00 and 14:00 |
Jurassic Coast Boat Tour One-hour boat trip from the Cobb, with local fishermen and guide from Natural History Museum. You may even catch your lunch! Limited to 9 passengers only. Weather dependent. £8 adults, £6 children |
To book call 07890 739625. |
