Lyme Regis

Situated in the South West of Dorset, The West Country, England, 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.

Accommodation in the area comprises hotels, guest houses, bed and breakfast, self catering cottages; houses; flats and studio apartments.

There are touring camping and caravan parks and holiday parks plus indoor camping facilities for groups of young people.

Activities include deep sea fishing, mackerel fishing, diving and pleasure trips from the Cobb harbour.

The Sea Angling Club provides tuition to young anglers. Visitors are welcome to The Power Boat Club or Sailing Club. Play golf at the Golf Club ( we have a magnificent course with breathtaking views along the coastline), bowls, pool etc.

For the children and young adults there is an Amusement Arcade, table tennis, mini putting green and crazy golf. Discos are regularly held at The Marine Theatre. Wind surfing and body boarding is another favorite pastime. Numerous coastal paths and country trails for the walker. Fossil hunting of course. Activities for children.

There are top class restaurants, friendly pubs and inns that provide restaurant quality meals and bar snacks, tea and coffee rooms, beach side cafés, fish and chip take aways. Fresh locally produced vegetables and fresh locally caught fish and shell fish are in abundance.

In addition to guided history, geology and ghost tours, you can follow the Hardy Trail or the Smugglers Trail. The old Town Mill has been renovated and is well worth a visit. Lyme Regis is an ideal touring base for the whole of the West Country in the South West of England.

Places to visit include: Boat building courses at the LRMC plus ships chandlery, the Fossil Shop and the Charmouth Fossil Shop who recently found and is preparing a giant ichthyosaur. Annual events include Lifeboat Week, Regatta and Carnival Week, The Jazz Festival, a Vintage Motor Cycle Rally, Bonfire and Firework displays as well as several other interesting events.

For more information on Lyme Regis visit: www.lymeregis.com