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Situated
in the South West of Dorset, The West Country,
England, UK, 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.
The tourist information pages on this site will show you
what Lyme Regis has to offer; how to find us; the
interesting things you can do and find here; activities,
restaurants, pubs and accommodation, tours, the history
and geology of the coastline, where to go fishing and
diving, interesting places to visit close at hand
and how you can enjoy holidays, short breaks or
vacations in summer, autumn, winter and spring. Ideal
situation and plenty of activities for children.
NEW -
Buy fossils
online here
We are twinned with BERMUDA
- Visit their
site here.
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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. |
| Location
and Maps |
How to get here maps
and routes together with a street
guide.
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Activities |
Deep
sea fishing, mackerel fishing, diving and pleasure trips
from the Cobb harbour. Visitors are welcome to The Power
Boat Club, Sailing Club or
Boatbuilding activity holidays and professional courses.. Play golf at
our 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
favourite pastime. Numerous coastal paths and country
trails for the walker. Fossil hunting of course. Activities
for children. |
| Photographs |
Here are some other photographs
of local scenery. |
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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 always. Fresh locally produced vegetables and fresh
locally caught fish and shell fish are in abundance. |
| Tourist
Information Guide |
The
Tourist Information Centre Guide and previous
versions. Visit the
Thomas Hardy trail. |
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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.
An ideal touring base for the whole of the West Country
in the South West of England.
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| Marine
Services |
Mobile Marine
Engineers ;
Boat valeting;
Boatbuilding activity holidays and professional courses
and
Lyme Regis Marine Centre, commercial boat building,
repairs and marine management. |
| Fossils |
Visit the Fossil
Shop and the Charmouth
Fossil Shop who recently found and is preparing
a giant
ichthyosaur. |
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Visit the annual
events page which 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. |
| Local
Services |
Hortus
Nursery. |
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Visit the pages for
The
Marine Theatre, Response
Lyme first aid and medical cover, the Town
Junior Band, The
Boy's Club, The
Majorettes, The Operatic
Society and The
Community Players. |
| Learning
and Education |
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Professional
Services
Or try a
holiday in Turkey |
Solicitors
and Accountants |
