Chesil Beach Centre
The Chesil Beach Centre is situate half way along the Causeway from Weymouth to Portland, on the Portland Beach Road (A354) and is worth a visit for children of all ages.
The walls and ceilings are a mosaic of artistic paintings and interpretive displays, showing the areas special coastal wildlife and features.
Other features of the Centre include: -
- An audio presentation telling the story of Chesil and the Fleet
- 3D models of the bank and it’s wildlife.
- A touch table for children to touch and explore all sorts of flotsam and jetsam found washed up on the bank.
- An interactive computer.
- A microscope to view a variety of slides or samples from the Fleet.
- Live cameras on the bank and in the Fleet.
- Instruments displaying wind speed and direction.
- Lots of information on the flora and fauna of Chesil and the Fleet.
- A cafe and toilets.
- Puzzles and quizzes.
- and much more.
The Chesil Centre also offers a variety of guided walks and talks for groups and families. A list of our events can be found on the Chesil Beach Website. Walks and talks can be arranged for groups by contacting the Centre on 01305 760579.
So why not pop in to have a look or just to chat to one of our team of local volunteers.