The Dorset and East Devon Coast was awarded World Heritage status by UNESCO in December 2001. It is England's first natural World Heritage Site, ranking alongside places like Great Barrier Reed, Grand Canyon and Galapagos Islands. This guide explains the stories of the World Heritage Site, including the rocks, fossils, and features that make it a place of global importance. It introduces the key places along the coast, things to see and ways to explore and understand the area. With this guide, you can discover what to see and where to visit, receive guidance on fossil collecting, discover how the cliffs were formed and coastline evolved, explore the beauty of the Jurassic coastline, and also receive a large full color fold-out map of the Jurassic Coast together with a detailed geological section!