https://www.earthmagazine.org/tags/england/ Recent content in England on EARTH Magazine Hugo en-US American Geosciences Institute. All rights reserved. Tue, 05 Jun 2018 14:31:10 -0400 https://www.earthmagazine.org/article/travels-geology-mesozoic-masterpiece-englands-jurassic-coast/ Tue, 05 Jun 2018 14:31:10 -0400 https://www.earthmagazine.org/article/travels-geology-mesozoic-masterpiece-englands-jurassic-coast/ <p>Just a few hours&rsquo; drive from London, along England&rsquo;s southwestern shore, stretches a stunning expanse of coastline with a geologic story as captivating as its scenery. Thanks to a wide variety of landforms, impressive cliffs ranging in color from ochre to lily-white, and layered rocks representing all three periods of the Mesozoic Era, this 155-kilometer-long coastal strip has long been recognized as an important place in the study of earth science. But it&rsquo;s the rich cache of fossils entombed within these colorful rocks, particularly those of Jurassic age, that led UNESCO to declare this singular shoreline a World Heritage Site in 2001. Exploring the &ldquo;Jurassic Coast&rdquo; — from its pebbly beaches, windswept walking paths and cozy pubs, to the various museums detailing the area&rsquo;s long tradition of groundbreaking fossil discoveries — is a timeless and fun-filled adventure.</p> https://www.earthmagazine.org/article/getting-there-and-getting-around-england/ Tue, 05 Jun 2018 14:17:00 -0400 https://www.earthmagazine.org/article/getting-there-and-getting-around-england/ <p>From North America, the cheapest and most convenient access to the Jurassic Coast is via one of London’s major airports. Nonstop service to Heathrow (LHR) and Gatwick (LGW) airports is available from many major U.S. cities.From London, the easiest way to get to (and around) the Jurassic Coast is by renting a vehicle, assuming you’re comfortable driving on the left side of the road. Because Gatwick is located on London’s southern outskirts, it offers the best escape to England’s southern coast from the hustle and bustle of the city. National Express offers convenient and inexpensive bus shuttles between Heathrow and Gatwick. You can also catch a quick flight to Bournemouth or Exeter and either rent a vehicle or hop aboard a bus traveling one of the five routes that regularly ply the southwest coast. It’s also possible to reach the area via rail. If you decide to rent a vehicle, any airport will offer a good selection of international and local carriers.</p>