Lyme Regis

Lyme Regis is an historic unspoiled seaside resort and fishing port on the world famous Cobb harbour. Surrounded by beautiful coastlines and countryside, the area has now been awarded World Heritage Site Status; famous for its geology and fossil finds.
The town is famous for "The Cobb", a large harbour wall, that has featured in novels by Jane Austen (who was a frequent visitor to Lyme Regis). The Cobb was used as a setting for Persuasion, a film of Jane Austen's novel. The Cobb was also used in the film The French Lieutenant's Woman, starring Meryl Streep, based on the book of the same name by local writer John Fowles.

By rail

The nearest train station is Axminster, which is on the route from London Waterloo to Exeter. Lyme Regis is on bus service routes X51, Axminster-Dorchester, and X53, Axminster-Portland Bill, both of which run from Axminster station.

By bus

In addition to the X51 and X53, services include the 9A Seaton to Lyme Regis; all three are operated by Stagecoach South West.

Parking

• Charmouth Road Long Stay Car Park, Charmouth Road, Lyme Regis DT7 3DR. has Toilets, Motorhome spaces and steps down to the sea front.
• Holmbush Car Park, Charmouth Road, Lyme Regis DT7 3DR has no height barriers.
• Monmouth Beach Car Park, Lyme Regis DT7 3JN has no height barriers but tends to be unsuitable for large vehicles. http://www.lymeregistowncouncil.gov.uk/our-town/services/car-parking

One very good way to get around is to walk. Lyme Regis is on the South West Coast path and there are many circular routes from and around Lyme Regis - the area is very steep in places.
Damory Coaches operate a town bus service.

• The CobbA large harbour wall, that has featured in novels by Jane Austen (who lived for a time in Lyme Regis) and in the film The French Lieutenant's Woman, based on the book of the same name by local writer John Fowles.

• The Town Mill

  phone: +44 1297 444042
  address: Mill Lane, Lyme Regis, Dorset DT7 3PU
  A fully working watermill, restored and re-opened in 2001; tours available. The site is also occupied by galleries, craft workshops, cafe and micro-brewery. Email via contact form on the website.

• Lyme Regis Museum

  phone: +44 1297 443370
  address: Bridge Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3QA
  With the completion of the Mary Anning Wing, the museum has added a new interactive fossil gallery, Fine Foundation Learning Centre for schools and families, improved visitor facilities and new gift shop.

• Dinosaurland Fossil Museum

  phone: +44 1297 443541
  address: Coombe Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3PY
  A traditional museum, with more than 12,000 specimens on permanent display.

• Fossil huntingin front of the cliffs by the beach. There are lots of fossilised ammonites in the sediment layers in the cliffs, and as weathering occurs, the cliffs are eroded and the fossils are left on the beach. The best time to go hunting is in Spring, when the winter's storms have exposed many fossils. Most are small, some are the size of your palm, and one or two are surprisingly largeup to a metre in diameter!

• Crazy Golf

• Relax on the Beach where you get fantastic views of England's first natural World Heritage Site - the Jurassic Coast.

• Marine Theatre

  phone: +44 1297 442138
  address: Church St, DT7 3QA
  Varied programme of theatre, music, comedy, films and other events.

Events

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Fish on the Cobb.
Crab fishing equipment for fishing off the Cobb.

Local seafood specialities include Lyme Bay crab, which is available at any fishmonger in the wider region, and is on the menu at several local restaurants as a starter or the centrepiece of a crab salad.

• Tierra Kitchen

  phone: +44 1297 445189
  address: 1a Coombe Street, Lyme Regis, DT7 3PY
  Fresh, 100% homemade vegetarian and vegan food to eat in or take away with a strong Mediterranean influence using the best local, seasonal and organic produce in West Dorset and East Devon. Deli also stocks organic vegetables, a large range of vegetarian wholefoods and hard-to-find ingredients.

• Town Mill Bakery

  phone: +44 1297 444754
  address: Units 2 & 3, Riverside Workshops, Coombe Street, Lyme Regis DT7 3PY
  Artisan bakery in the heart of Lyme Regis. Open for breakfast, brunch and lunch.

• Aroma Cafe

  phone: +44 1297 445914
  address: 6 Bridge Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset DT7 3QA
  An independent coffee house and kitchen serving local, fresh, home-made food and drink in a relaxed atmosphere.

• Italia

  phone: +44 1297 442123
  address: 14-15 Monmouth Street, DT7 3PX
  Family-friendly Italian restaurant. Takeaways also available. Email via contact page on website.
• There are also a few fish and chip shops, and a wide choice of pubs serving food.

Pubs

• The Nag's Head

  phone: +44 1297 442312
  address: 32 Silver St

• The Volunteer

  phone: +44 1297 442214
  address: 31 Broad St,

• The Pilot Boat

  phone: +44 1297 443157
  address: 1 Bridge St

• The Cobb Arms

  phone: +44 1297 443242
  address: Marine Parade

• The Ship Inn

  phone: +44 1297 443681
  address: 7 Coombe St

• The Harbour Inn

  phone: +44 1297 442299
  address: 23 Marine Parade

• The Rock Point

  phone: +44 1297 443153
  address: 1-2 Broad St

• The Royal Standard

  phone: +44 1297 442637
  address: 25 Marine Parade

• The Cobb Arms

  phone: +44 1297 443242
  address: Marine Parade
  Next to the harbour, three nice and clean rooms, modern bathroom

• Springfield House

  phone: +44 1297 443409
  address: Woodmead Road, DT7 3LJ
  Large elegant Georgian House with stunning views of the sea and Dorset coastline. Private car park.

• Royal Lion Hotel

  phone: +44 1297 445622
  address: Broad Street
  17th-century coaching inn

• Mariners Hotel

  phone: +44 1297 442753
  address: Silver St

• Alexandra Hotel and Restaurant

  phone: +44 1297 442010
  address: Pound Street, DT7 3HZ
  Built 1735; a hotel since 1901; set in private grounds overlooking the Cobb and Lyme Bay.

• Jurassic Coast
• Charmouth
• Bridport
• Weymouth
• Dorchester
• Seaton and Beer
• Sidmouth
• Honiton
• Exeter