About
Local myths would have you believe this extraordinary accumulation of shingle was thrown up in a single night by a raging sea; the real history of the Chesil Beach and surrounding area is no less fascinating. Having been the stage for smuggling, shipwrecks and in more recent times a testing ground for one of the greatest events of the Second World War.
During this time the wildlife of the region has endured, leaving us today with a fascinating and delicate ecosystem to explore and enjoy. The beach is ideal attraction for all ages wishing to learn a little about wildlife, geography or the history of British seafaring and as it forms part of the Jurassic Coast some people even come looking for fossils but to be honest a lot of people just come to enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
