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Chesil Beach as seen from Portland. The 18-mile shingle ridge runs to West Bay. The pebbles get smaller at the West Bay end. #Dorset

@IngGambara @BiancoDavinci Hope you find some

Fossils of sea lilies can be found in rivers in England, and they were once believed to be fairy coins. They are also called "star stones" and are said to bring victory over enemies.

@Sazeracblue @BiancoDavinci They are fab

@BiancoDavinci I love crinoids!

@BiancoDavinci You can find these on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. Try a guided fossil walk with @CharmouthHCC

Brownsea Island is one of the best places to see red squirrels. #redsquirrelawarenessweek

Today’s #WorldElephantDay 🐘 We’re reminded of Elephants when we look at these trees on the Symondsbury Estate. Does anybody else see an Elephant? #Elephant #Tree #SymondsburyEstate #Dorset

Grade II listed Blandford Bridge, crossing the River Stour at West Street. If you’re lucky, you can spot otters 🦦 there. #BlandfordBridge #RiverStour #Dorset #Blandford

Replica Columbus tall ship Nao Santa María will be docked in #Poole Quay from Wednesday 11 June to Sunday 22 June. The Nao Santa María was the largest of the three ships that Christopher Columbus used during his first voyage across the Atlantic in 1492.

West Bay ☀️ Enjoying the view on a sunny evening. #WestBay #JurassicCoast #Sunset #Summer #BeachLife #Dorset

Vote by 8pm for your favourite #PeoplesChoice Small Show Garden at #RHSChelsea. The Addleshaw Goddard: Freedom To Flourish Garden with water feature by Dorchester-based Water Artisans. The stone is beautiful Purbeck stone. rhs.org.uk/shows-events/r…

The light evenings are certainly bringing some impressive sunsets. West Bay ☀️ #WestBay #JurassicCoast #Sunset #Summer #BeachLife #Dorset #Sunrays

Waterfall at Littlebredy, the backdrop for a scene in TV drama Broadchurch. A recent sale of the Bridehead Estate means it will close to the public from 2 June 2025. #Littlebredy #Dorset #Waterfall #Broadchurch

Pink Cottages on Marine Parade, Lyme Regis. #PinkCottages #LymeRegis

Beautiful sunset in #Weymouth on Monday evening. It’s a great place to catch the sun go down. Watching the boats whilst enjoying fish and chips. #Sunset #Dorset

The fantastic mural featuring the @RNLI Ernest and Mabel is currently underway in #Weymouth at Custom House Cafe. Created by artist Peter Sheridan, the work is due to be completed soon. #Dorset #RNLI #ErnestAndMabel

The Knitaholics created a fun display for Easter in Weymouth. Various Minions adorn bollards in Cove Row.

The Lyme Regis Fossil Festival 2025 - held in Mary Anning’s home town of Lyme Regis on the Jurassic Coast. Be sure to add the date to your diary! 🗓️ 14-15 June 2025 #MaryAnning #LymeRegisFossilFestival #LymeRegis #JurassicCoast #FossilHunting

Maiden Castle is one of the largest & most complex Iron Age hillforts in Europe. It would once have been densely populated. It’s now owned by English Heritage and is a lovely place to walk around, with views over Dorchester, Poundbury & the Hardy Monument. #HillfortsWednesday

View of The Needles from Mudeford Sandbank. #TheNeedles #Mudeford