Natural England reported on 28 September 2026 that organisations working to protect the Jurassic Coast gathered at Lulworth Cove on 14 September to mark the 25th anniversary of the Dorset and East Devon UNESCO World Heritage Site. The event, hosted by the Lulworth Estate, celebrated a quarter-century of partnership, conservation and research.

The coastline stretches 95 miles from Exmouth in Devon to Studland Bay in Dorset, with rocks spanning almost 185 million years of Earth’s history. That record earned global recognition in 2001, when it became, and remains, England’s only natural World Heritage Site. The site attracts 14 million visitors annually, according to the release, and supports rare species including the early spider-orchid and Morris’s wainscot moth.

Natural England said it would continue working with partners to protect the coast’s geology and wildlife, address climate change, widen access to nature and support education and sustainable tourism. The release said celebrations were planned through the year, including beach cleans, walks and local artist events. It also noted the site is protected through existing designations, including 13 Sites of Special Scientific Interest and 2 National Landscapes, since World Heritage status is not a statutory designation in the UK.