Lyme Regis offers an abundance of attractions for all the family. Our top 5 things to do include:

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Fossil Hunting

 

Inspired by Lyme's own Mary Anning - the pioneer of fossil hunting along the Jurassic coast, fossil hunting on both Charmouth Beach and Monmouth Beach has been popular for many generations. Most importantly, check the Tide Times, take goggles, a hammer and FOLLOW ALL SAFETY NOTICES AND GUIDELINES!

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Lyme Regis Museum

 

 “A remarkable museum, a gem” - Sir David Attenborough

This newly refurbished museum was built on the site of Mary Anning’s home in the heart of the town at the meeting point of Devon and Dorset coastline. A modern museum with a purpose-built Fine Foundation Learning Centre “the perfect space for families and children” 

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Lyme Regis Marine Aquarium

 

Situated on the far point of the harbour just below the midpoint of the Cobb and in the old Harbourmaster’s building, this charming little two room aquarium displays a variety of local sea life. Visitors can hand feed mullet, hold a star fish, get up and close with lobsters and crabs and so much more. 

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Dinosaurland Fossil Museum

 

This is a traditional museum with more than 12.000 specimens on permanent display. Housed in a Grade 1 listed building, once the Congregational Church in Coombe Street

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The Town Mill

 

This is a working watermill in Millside alongside the River Lim. “The Creative Heart of Lyme Regis” was rescued from dereliction over the last 10 years by local volunteers. …”nestling around a cobbled courtyard , these restored mills buildings, house a working flour watermill, art galleries, artists studios, a cafe, a silversmith, a seamstress, a pottery, a bakery, a deli, a design agency and microbrewery”

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Lyme Sculpture Trail 

 

This has been called “the perfect outdoor gallery”. Discover and enjoy this collection of contemporary sculptures by local artists perched above the beach situated in the Langmoor and Lister Gardens in the heart of Lyme Regis.

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In addition to the above attractions, there is also:

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• Swimming in Lyme Bay

• Mackeral and Deep Sea Fishing Trips

• Sightseeing Boat Trips

• Banksy "Origami Crane" on the River Lim

• Walking along The Cobb harbour (featured in the filming of Jane Austen's Persuasion and John Fowles' The French Lieutenant's Woman)

• Rockpooling

• Fish and Chips / Barbecue on the Beach

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To view our recommendations for eating out, please click HERE

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For our local shopping recommendations, please click HERE