Location: Lyme Regis
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The 8 Best Sights & Landmarks in Lyme Regis, England
Lyme Regis /ˌlaɪmˈriːdʒɪs/ is a town in West Dorset, England, 25 miles (40 km) west of Dorchester and 25 miles (40 km) east of Exeter. It lies at Lyme Bay on the English Channel coast at the Dorset–Devon border. It is nicknamed "The Pearl of Dorset". It is noted for fossils found in cliffs and beaches that are part of the Heritage Coast—known commercially as the Jurassic Coast—a World Heritage Site. The harbour wall known as "The Cobb" appears in Jane Austen's novel Persuasion, in the John Fowles novel The French Lieutenant's Woman, and in the 1981 film of the same name, which was partly shot in Lyme Regis. Its one-time mayor and MP was Admiral Sir George Somers, who founded the English colonial settlement of the Somers Isles, now known as Bermuda. Lyme Regis is twinned with St George's, Bermuda. In July 2015 Lyme Regis also became "tripled" with Jamestown, Virginia, as the Historic Atlantic Triangle of Lyme, St George's and Jamestown. The 2011 Census gave the parish and electoral ward a population of 3,671.
Restaurants in Lyme Regis
1. The Fossil Workshop
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5.0 based on 73 reviews
2. The Town Mill
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4.5 based on 470 reviews
Reviewed By E4730PYrachelr
Excellent tour and very interesting history of this working water mill. Watched the whole process of milling from start to finish. Surrounded by artisan businesses including cafe restaurant and bakery.
3. Uplyme Church
4. The Cobb
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4.5 based on 1,143 reviews
Reviewed By gregoryd762
We last went here in 1996. Great to revisit. Featured in Jane Austen's " Persuasion" and " The French Lieutenants Woman" , this historic breakwater provides great views over the harbour and reeks with atmosphere. A grey but dry ( for a llittle while) day with no wind- an excellent time to visit. Wonderful place.
5. St Michael & the Archangel
6. Belmont
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
A remarkable and elegant 18th century seaside villa, Belmont opened to guests in 2015 after eight years of detailed research and two resolute years on site. It was once the home of celebrated author John Fowles. Belmont can be booked for short breaks with the Landmark Trust, a charity that restores historic buildings at risk and makes them available for holidays.
7. Lyme Regis Baptist Church
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
8. Mary Anning's Grave
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
