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Would you like to make a lasting contribution to Durlston and help the Durlston Appeal at the same time?

We are offering the chance to Sponsor some specific items.  These are important parts of the project e.g. seats, balustrades and interpretive items – and your sponsorship directly helps the funding of the project.

Your sponsorship will be recognised in the following ways:

There are many items you could sponsor, including those below.  The range of options cover all areas such as interpretation, practical furniture, historical items, educational, sustainable and personal.
The photographs are an indication only of the item proposed.

Terracotta Balustrades—only 2 of the original 14 sections remain—help return the Castle to it’s early majesty by sponsoring one of the lost 12 sections. (approx £1000 each)

 

Children’s and educational items.

  • Tools for children to use during conservation work—loppers, spades, gloves for children
  • An Artist to come into the Studio to work with schools, children and other visitors
  • Explorers Rucsacks—a goody bag full of games and equipment to be taken out around Durlston by children, families and visitors, to help them find out more about this fantastic place.

The Geolab

The geology of Durlston Bay has truly global importance and is a key feature of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. This innovative display space will be a major element in the refurbished Castle, and will use spectacular rocks and fossils to bring the fascinating 35 million year old story of Durlston to life.

The Castle Observatory  

 

Sponsored by the Friends of Durlston, to be named ‘The Belvedere’

This elegant, spacious room, with its large windows on all sides and associated roof terrace, has a commanding position at the highest level of the Castle, providing some of the finest coastal views in Britain. The Observatory will generally be open to the public so that visitors can enjoy the unique experience it offers. There will also be opportunities for more exclusive evening events and fine dining.

 

Audio Visual Display room

On the same level as the Fine Foundation gallery and the geolab, this area will be a multi sensual room providing differing views and films about Durlston and beyond, including more derail on those seen in the Reception area upstairs.

 

Exhibitions

The annual programme (or one of the) of changing Exhibitions within the Fine Foundation Gallery – combining static exhibits with talks, walks, activities, collaborative materials and associated events – some topics are Durlston Rocks!, Migration and Underwater Magic.

 

Timeline

An on the ground interpretation display depicting a number of occurrences since the ‘big bang’ till now!  This will run from either the Visitor Centre or the car park down to the Castle.

 

Discovery Garden

An innovative and contemplative space, ideal for enjoying the stunning views. The garden will include the innovative Walk of Words and a special climate change section, developed with Kew Gardens.

 

Gallery

Sponsored by the Fine Foundation, to be named ‘The Fine Foundation Gallery’

A wonderful new build gallery space on the lowest level of the Castle, to be equipped with art exhibits, travelling and temporary exhibitions, projections and conference facilities.

 

Durlston Reception

This will be the point of arrival for over 200,000 visitors per year. Dynamic, up-to-the-minute interpretation and displays will introduce visitors to Durlston’s ever-changing environment and wildlife, with live sounds and images beamed directly back from remote cameras on the Park.

Wildlife Cameras

Transportable Wildlife cameras which can be used around the Park, for example in the meadows in the summer, by an owl roost in the autumn, or watching the adders in the spring.  (approx £3,000).

Access Improvements

An all-terrain Tramper buggy, to allow the less mobile to travel independantly around the Park. £1000 (£4000 already donated)

Renewable Energy

Including photovoltaic cells and energy production all at the new Learning Centre.

 

So how can you donate and help the project - either