Location: Lyme Regis
Top Things to do in Lyme Regis
What to do and see in Lyme Regis, England: The Best Things to do Good for Kids
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. Lyme RIB Rides
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5.0 based on 370 reviews
Running scenic coastal trips and RIB rides along the Jurassic coast and the Undercliff nature reserve from Lyme Regis harbour. We have trips suitable for the whole family and provide life Jackets for all and coats on request.
2. Harry May Boat Trips
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5.0 based on 504 reviews
One hour mackerel fishing trips leave Lyme Regis harbour all day long.Adults £15 Children £10.Come and catch your supper whilst cruising along the Jurassic Coast.Also available are three hour deep sea fishing trips from 8.30 to 11.30am,£45 for adults and £30 for children including rod and bait. People absolutely love these trips and its quite possible to have your catch cooked for you on your return to the harbour. Herbies will cook your catch for you , £6 your fish and their chips. The fish is cooked on the griddle and because its so fresh tastes delicious, Herbies is four minutes walk from the boat. Please make sure you ask the skipper well before the end of the trip that you would like your fish cooked for you and he will prepare it and remove all the bones. Sound like a good idea?
3. The Fossil Workshop
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5.0 based on 73 reviews
4. Fossil Hunting Walks
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5.0 based on 85 reviews
Nigel Clarke is a Fossil hunting guide. Walks are from Charmouth and Lyme Regis along the Jurassic Coast of Dorset. Ideal for families and small groups of up to 10. The cost is £95 for the group. I give a talk about the fossils and then onto the beach to look for your own fossils. You will find a fossil! You will also receive a fossil identification guide. CORONA VIRUS SITUATION All walks are outside and of low risk should you require further information then please contact me. Booking hopefully from July.
5. The Marine Theatre
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5.0 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By Tricky_Dicky69 - St Mary's Bay, United Kingdom
Just had to let people know how much we enjoyed the Sunday session last week. This open mic event takes place roughly once a month to showcase local musicians who just turn up and play. We had 3 hours of enjoyment being entertained by a wide variety of acts, all of which we enjoyed. The young lady who played the cello deserves a special mention as she was particularly good and has a brilliant voice as well as being a great musician. Thanks also to the nice lady behind the bar. No to be missed if you're in town.
6. Nick's Fishing Trips
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5.0 based on 41 reviews
Deep sea fishing 3 hours , Boat trips, fishing trips , sightseeing , private charter, mackerel fishing, coast tours. , rod fishing . Jurassic Coast. I offer a family friendly experience with as much help and supervision as you require. Trips are generally an hour long, plenty of time to catch a few fish for supper or a barbecue . I can't guarantee you'll catch a fish but we do our best to make that happen. Call for prices and any special arrangements you'd like to make ; I offer private charter for people who'd like a boat to themselves at a very competitive rate. It's your holiday, your trip,feel free to call me to talk it through. I'll make every effort to fit in with your aspirations. Birthday party, fishing trip, coast trip, even scattering a loved ones ashes at sea, I'm here to help. There are some restrictions on access for wheelchair users due to harbour design, I welcome individuals with extra needs and will make every effort to maximise your access and enjoyment, call me.
7. Jurassic Gems
8. Jurassic SUP & Fitness Ltd
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5.0 based on 126 reviews
Guided SUP (paddle boarding) tours & lessons, personal training and organised activities such as hiking, along the beautiful Dorset coastline. Tailor made weekends with a full programme of adventures, finding time to enjoy the wonderful local dining & watering options. Fully qualified instructor offering safe, relaxed and fun activities for all ages and abilities to help explore what Charmouth, Lyme Regis and the Jurassic Coast has to offer!
9. Jurassic Footgolf
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
A great activity for all ages and abilities. 9 hole meadow style course totalling 550 metres. Set in 5 acres overlooking the beautiful West Dorset countryside. Just up the road from Lyme Regis and easy to find just off of the A35 (Charmouth bypass). A family run business with a lovely relaxed environment.
Reviewed By AmerieB_13 - Brighton, United Kingdom
I am so glad we managed to fit this in on our last day in Dorset - we really had a fab time, and the kids loved it (girl and boy, 4yrs + 6yrs)! Gaz was great too - very friendly, and we will be sure to be back! NB - it's also very 'covid secure' with sanitised footballs, and naturally easy for social distancing. Thanks so much!
10. Dinosaurland Fossil Museum
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4.5 based on 417 reviews
A traditional museum with more than 10000 specimens on permanent display.
Reviewed By IainSpirit - Southampton, United Kingdom
We went here the day before heading to the beach fossil hunting. The collection is huge and you could spend days looking at the displays, we had a very excited 7 year old determined to see what was next so we didn't spend as much time as we would have liked. Do remember its a private collection and not the natural history museum so you could walk round it in a 5 - 10 minutes. Having said that there are literally thousands or tens of thousands of individual exhibits and being a private collection the owners are incredibly passionate and knowledgeable with every single piece each having a back story. I would have loved to have gone without covid and spent a lot more time learning. Even with COVID the owner made us feel really welcome, spent time chatting and even spent a lot of time giving us advice on where to head to the following day. The building is Mary Anning's old church converted into a Dino Museum so you really get a great atmosphere and there are wow's everywhere you look well worth the money.
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