Lyme Regis Beach

Description:

Lyme Regis is a classic old fashioned seaside town with narrow winding streets and immense character. It is located on the A3052 on the border between Devon and Dorset. There is parking for 500 cars with a charge, plus places for disabled drivers.

The beach has recently been enlarged and is now perfect for families. The new wider promenade has made access from the Cobb to town much easier. The Cobb juts out to the sea and is famous for it's picturesque setting. The main beach is sandy and flat with crystal clear water.

Lyme Regis has a good selection of individual shops, fossil shops, souvenier shops and pubs, as well as a cinema and theatre. Public convenieces are throughout the town and on the beach.

The nearest town is Axminster and there are regular bus services to and from the town.

Dogs are not permitted on the beach during the Summer months.

The area became famous when  "The French Lieutenant's Woman"  starring Meryl Streep was filmed at the Cobb and in the town.

In 1823 Mary Anning found a plesiosaur fossil in the blue lias rock at Lyme Regis. This was a completely new species unknown anywhere else in the world and over the years has developed into what is now known as the Jurassic Coast.

Places to visit on a rainy day are:-

Philpot Museum, Bridge Street, displays from famous Victorian fossil collector Mary Anning, geology and local history diisplays. Open daily from 10am to 5pm (Sunday11am).  Tel: 01297 443370.

Town Mill. a restored working watermill, part of which dates back to 1340. Also a café, gardens and craft studios. Tuesday to Sunday, 11am to 4pm plus bank holidays and half terms.  Tel:  01297 443579.