Location: Lyme Regis
Top Things to do in Lyme Regis
Top 10 Free Things to do 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. Old Forge Fossil Shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Indigo_Dog_11 - Newbury, United Kingdom
This lovely shop is dog friendly and very welcoming. I have been here several times as it is on the list of places we always visit when in Lyme Regis. They have some lovely jewellery and fossils. It’s well laid out with plenty room. They have lots of books and information for fossil hunters of all sizes.
2. The Fossil Workshop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 73 reviews
3. Cellar 59
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 221 reviews
The Natural Beer House - Unfined artisan beer at it's finest! 4 - cask ales on traditional hand pumps 10 - craft beers from our Keg Shed Cider and a selection of wines, spirits and soft drinks are also available Small cheese, vegan and meat plates are available to complement your beer
Reviewed By timctownsend - Winscombe, United Kingdom
The 2 most difficult things about Cellar 59 is bending down to get through the entrance and then choosing what to drink. Very glad to return to this great bar and taste it’s delicious beers. Friendly staff and fellow customers. An extensive menu which all staff were happy to guide you through. Child and dog friendly, a great place to visit. A gem!
4. Monmouth Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 265 reviews
Reviewed By JennyGlos - Wotton-under-Edge, United Kingdom
Lovely spot to lose yourself for a few hours, get engrossed rooting around for fossils and listening to the sound of the waves breaking against the pebbles.
5. Lyme Regis Fossil Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
One of the oldest and we think best fossil shops in Europe with a massive range of pocket money items right up to Museum grade collector pieces. Huge selection of semi precious stone jewellery and Baltic amber is a speciality. Local Fossils as well as rare fossils from around the world. Free entry
6. Uplyme Church
7. The Town Mill
Overall Ratings
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.
8. Alice's Bear Shop and Teddy Bear Hospital
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
This is the home of the Alice's Bear Shop story books. You can often find the Author and illustrator Rikey Austin working on her next project or meet some of the real life characters from the books. Come visit the Teddy Bears and Dolls in the Teddy Bear Hospital. If you have time they'd just love a get well soon card. We also have a lovely selection of vintage and collectable bears as well as many lovely rag doll and bear making kits.
Reviewed By brionyh376 - Sutton, United Kingdom
Completely restored my boyfriend's bear, and communicated really nicely with me along the way even though it was during lockdown 2 of Covid. Was a bit pricey but completely worth it for the time and detail they put in, please do see the pictures. Note; they were asked not to wash the original material or restore the ears for personal reasons. Special thanks to Wendy for the 5* communication.
9. Lyme Regis Undercliff
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 196 reviews
Reviewed By Diptych - Hampton, United Kingdom
Many of the reviews in this category speak of walks along the Lyme Regis sea front or of strolls along the Cobb. My understanding of the undercliff is of the 7 or so mile walk between LR and Axmouth or Seaton along the line of the ever-eroding and crumbling cliffside made famous in Fowles's French Lieutenant's Woman. This is a walk I have enjoyed twice now. It is other worldly in its sylvan beauty and serenity. Forming part of the SW Coastal Path, it is a highlight of this stretch of the South Coast for any walker. It is not an easy walk and, once embarked upon it, you either finish or retrace your steps, There is no mid point or track down to the beach. The surface of the path is criss crossed with roots and pitfalls for the unwary. On wetter days it is treacherous. That said, I would always recommend this walk to anyone wishing for a unique and memorable hiking experience
10. Lyme Regis Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 124 reviews
Lyme Regis Brewery is a small brewery in the artisan centre of Lyme Regis. We make many different styles of English Real Ale. We run brew days where and you can come in and watch the fun, smell the malt and hops and, of course, taste the beers. Sit with a pint of our beer in the Town Mill courtyard and drink in the atmosphere at this historic location. We look forward to seeing you.
Reviewed By pcr_concrete - Solihull, United Kingdom
This gorgeous jewel, tucked away from the throng of Lyme Regis, suits the beer connoisseur and in a courtyard with a cafe, pottery demo & a museum with working water wheel, offers great entertainment. The brewery sells three draft beers from hand pump, keg lager & own-distilled gin. Welcoming and a great place to visit.
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